Open to the general public
Join us and be part of this unparalleled experience!
Participate in the Pitch for Series call.
Until May 22, 2024.
The Audiovisual Market Model (MOMAV) is an event that brings together students and professionals in film, video, television, and animation from across the country for three days of talks, panels, pitch sessions, forums, and workshops led by national and international experts.
We are proud to announce that this year we will celebrate the fifth edition of our event on June 3, 4, and 5.
We will explore the industry from a global perspective, discussing possibilities and limitations with the unique vision of local and international creators. From co-production to the use of AI as a creative tool, we will address the most relevant topics of the moment. Take advantage of our pitch call for short series, where you will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from local industry experts.
Investment
| Early Bird* | Regular rate | |
|---|---|---|
| USFQ Community | $20 | $40 |
| General public | $30 | $50 |
| Pitch Participants | $35 | - |
* NOTE: Early Bird rates are valid until May 22.
Call for Pitch Series
MoMav 2024 Series Pitch Call
We are pleased to announce the call for submissions for the MoMav 2024 Pitch Session. If you have a series project in mind, this is your chance to have your story heard and evaluated by a panel of audiovisual industry professionals.
We invite young filmmakers and audiovisual professionals to submit their proposals. Projects of all serial formats, genres, and distribution mediums are welcome. For more information, follow us on Instagram @cineusfq. All projects must be in the initial stage to participate in the pitch sessions, which will take place on Wednesday, June 5th as part of MoMav 2024.
We firmly believe in the talent of new creators. For this reason, we have launched this call aimed at:
- Film students and/or audiovisual career students.
- Young professionals in the industry up to 35 years old.
You can register by accessing the payment button located at the bottom of the page and selecting the option "Pitch Call Participants $35 USD". For this fee, you can attend all talks within MoMav and, if your project is selected, participate in a Pitch Workshop and the Official Session. Here, you will present your story to a panel of industry experts who will provide valuable feedback and advice. In addition, winning proposals will receive prizes awarded by Femmakers and 2B Latam for the development of their audiovisual proposal.
Participant Conditions - MoMav 2024 Pitch:
- Eligible Projects: Short serial fiction or documentary projects by students and/or young professionals up to 35 years old.
- Number of Projects: Each participant may submit only one series project, whether fiction or documentary.
- Registration Deadline: The deadline for project submissions is May 15th. To participate, interested parties must complete the registration form provided at the following link [Link]. No registrations will be accepted after this date.
- Each candidate must upload a single PDF dossier including the following:
- Cover page with project title and contact information of the responsible person.
- Genre and subgenre (action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, drama, fantasy, musical, etc.).
- Format (number of episodes, duration, platform).
- Target audience (who the project is aimed at).
- Tagline (phrase or slogan that summarizes and sells the project).
- Logline (define the essence of the story in one or two sentences).
- Synopsis (series summary) maximum 1 page.
- Brief description of characters (main, secondary, characteristics).
- Style, tone, structure, and narrative singularities references.
- Brief biography and/or filmography of the author, screenwriter, producer, or showrunner (maximum 1 page).
- Project status.
- Pitch Session Dynamics: On Wednesday, June 5th, each participant will have 3 minutes for their pitch plus 3 minutes of questions and answers.
- Preselection: Selected projects will be announced on May 28th through the official film career page @cineusfq.
- Mandatory Attendance: All selected participants must attend the workshop on May 31st and the Pitch Session on Wednesday, June 5th.
- Free Accreditation: Selected participants will have free access to all activities scheduled by MoMav 2024.
- Material Use Authorization: By registering for the contest, participants authorize the use of materials related to their projects for promotional and event dissemination purposes.
Apply as a participant:
Speakers
Juan Pablo Solano
He is a partner and vice president of the production company “Jaguar Bite” in Colombia, which provides production services for international films and series for studios like Warner Brothers, NBCUniversal, and independent producers such as Annapurna, with whom they recently produced the series “The Changeling.” He leads original projects in development for Colombia, Mexico, and the USA.
Marcelo Pont
Production Designer and Art Director for feature films, series, and advertising cinema. As a Production Designer, he has worked for the creative duo Cohn & Duprat on the Star+ series "El Encargado" with Guillermo Francella and "Nada" with Robert De Niro and Luis Brandoni. He was the Art Director for “The Secret in Their Eyes” (Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film 2010) by Juan José Campanella. He is a member of the Argentine Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences and a Founding Member of the Argentine Association of Art Directors (AADA).
Nelson Quimbay
A prominent artist from Bogotá who merges technology with art. He currently leads innovative projects at the Pontifical Xavierian University, where he promotes the development and use of virtual production, motion capture, and various artificial intelligence tools, contributing to research in various disciplines. His work focuses on exploring the boundaries between creativity, technology, and learning, investigating the future of audiovisual creation.
Stephen Wolf
Stephen Wolf is the Senior Vice President of Production Finance at the American independent production company Annapurna, which he joined in 2017 to create the production finance department. He is currently responsible for financing film, television, animation, and theater productions. Before joining Annapurna, Stephen worked for 7 years at HBO in the Production Finance and Budgeting department. Among others, he oversaw “Nimona,” an Oscar-nominated animated feature in 2024, and the series “Game of Thrones,” “Westworld,” and “True Detective.”
Alexandra Cuesta
Award-winning filmmaker and visual artist selected by Film Comment magazine as one of the 25 Best Avant-Garde Emerging Filmmakers for the 21st century.
Arturo Yepez
Executive producer. CEO of 2bLatam -creators and owners of the YouTube channel enchufe.tv, with more than 27 million subscribers and over 61 million reach on social media-.
Daniela Fuentes Moncada
Master's degree in gender public policy and communication. Co-founder of Majadera Gestión Creativa and Femmakers.
Gabriela Calvache
Gabriela Calvache is a distinguished Ecuadorian producer, screenwriter, and director. Her debut film, "La Mala Noche," premiered at SXSW 2019, received multiple awards, and represented Ecuador at various international festivals. Her work focuses on stories of characters inspired by social, ethnic, or cultural minorities.
Hermanos Vega (Daniel y Diego)
VRO Films, led by the brothers Daniel and Diego Vega, revolutionizes virtual reality from Chile and Ecuador. With expertise in cutting-edge technology and immersive productions, they are pioneers of innovation in the metaverse.
Isabella Durán
Isabella Durán: CEO of Be Flamingo Agency. Her focus on storytelling and growth marketing has driven her agency to rapid growth, creating memorable brands in the digital world.
Jimmy Pazmiño - Rambo
Jimmy Pazmiño, also known as Rambo, has been THE lighting technician in Ecuadorian cinema since 1991. His distinguished career includes work on films such as 'Qué tan lejos' and 'Sin muertos no hay carnaval'.
Jorge Ulloa
Jorge Ulloa, director and screenwriter, founded EnchufeTV - the influential Spanish-language sketch channel. He directed 'Dedicada a mi Ex', a record-breaking Ecuadorian film, and 'Asu Mare 3', part of Peru's most successful trilogy. Additionally, he is the co-creator of the series 'Putas Redes Sociales'.
Juan Pablo Viteri
Juan Pablo Viteri, audiovisual researcher and producer, merges creativity and research at Radio COCOA. He holds a degree in Audiovisual Communication, a Master's in Anthropology, and a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from Birmingham City University.
Luiz López
Luiz López, a film consultant and producer trained at the California Institute of the Arts and UCLA. With experience in Hollywood studios and production companies like Sony TV and HBO, he leads projects from conception to international distribution.
María Belén Vivero
María Belén Vivero, a lawyer from USFQ, leads Audiovisual Media and Entertainment at ECIJA GPA. She has experience in corporate law, intellectual property, and entertainment.
Nicholas Hogan
Trained in 3D Animation and Multimedia at USFQ and Vancouver Film School, he has worked with prominent studios such as Sony, Double Negative, and MPC. As a 3D animator, he has collaborated on films like 'Eternals' by Marvel, 'Justice League,' and 'Kong Vs Godzilla,' among others.
Osvaldo Báez
Originally from Uruguay, he began at Publicis Buenos Aires before directing production at Euro Uruguay. In Ecuador, he led production at JWT and founded Ramona Films, a leading regional commercial production company.
Santiago Paladines
Santiago Paladines, a writer, director, and producer, holds a master's degree in film directing from the American Film Institute. Notable for projects like 'Los Wannabis,' 'Estrella 14,' and 'Seekers,' he is a professor in the film program at USFQ.
Agenda
| MONDAY, JUNE 3 | |
|---|---|
| Location: Shakespeare Theatre | |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Registration - Welcome Coffee (Shakespeare Theatre Lobby) |
| 9:30 - 11:00 | STEPHEN WOLF |
| Someone Has to Do the Dirty Work: The Financing That Makes It Possible. From HBO to Annapurna Pictures. | |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | NICHOLAS HOGAN |
| I Animated and It Worked: Achieving Success with Major Animation Studios. | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | OSVALDO BÁEZ AND PAULA RIOS |
| Nothing Is as It Seems: Producing Commercial Replicas for the International Market. | |
| Lunch | |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | |
| 14:30 - 15:00 | NHORA SALGADO AND PABLO MOGROVEJO |
| Ecuador Film Commission and Audiovisual Investment Certificate. | |
| 15:00 -16:30 | JORGE ULLOA |
| From YouTube to Netflix and Amazon. How to Reach Major Platforms Without Dying in the Attempt. |
|
| 16:30 - 18:00 | PRODUCTION CONVERSATION |
| Is Ecuador Ready to Offer Production Services to Foreign Platforms? Panel moderated by Arturo Yépez Juan Pablo Solano - Jaguarbite Films Roberto Aguirre - Urbano Films - COPAE Belén Vivero - ECIJA GPA Alicia Herrera - AETC |
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| 18:00 - 19:30 | |
| The Rules of the Game Are Changing: The Emergence of Virtual Production. |
| TUESDAY, JUNE 4 | |
|---|---|
| Location: Shakespeare Theatre | |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Registration - Welcome Coffee (Shakespeare Theatre Lobby) |
| 9:30 - 10:30 | ISABELLA DURAN |
| In a World Full of Pigeons, Be a Flamingo. How Storytelling Led Me to Become CEO of a Creative Agency. |
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| 10:30 - 12:00 | LUIZ LÓPEZ |
| Borderless Cinema: Strategies for the International Success of a Local Production. | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | JIMMY PAZMIÑO |
| How I Became Rambo: The Journey of a Gaffer to Lighting. | |
| Lunch | |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | |
| 14:30 - 16:00 | ALEXANDRA CUESTA |
| Cinema in Its Pure State: Visual Territories Between the Experimental and the Documentary. | |
| 16:00 - 17:30 | STEPHEN WOLF + JUAN PABLO SOLANO |
| The Risk Is That You'll Want to Stay: How Colombia Became the Ideal Destination for Foreign Production. The Case of THE CHANGELING. | |
| 17:30 - 19:00 | MARCELO PONT |
| It Can't Be Seen, It Can Be Felt: The Art of Production Design. |
|
| 19:00 - 19:30 | MEET AND GREET |
| Cocktail with Speakers |
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 | |
|---|---|
| Location: Shakespeare Theatre | |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | DIEGO VEGA + DANIEL VEGA |
| Immersive Audiovisual Productions for the Metaverse. LATAM Representatives of the DeoVR Platform. | |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | NELSON QUIMBAY |
| You Are My Best Friend. Or Not? AI at the Service of Audiovisual Creation. |
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| 11:00 - 12:00 | DIEGO AYALA LEÓN - SONY |
| The New Camera Technologies in Cinema. | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | JUAN PABLO VITERI |
| Creative Challenges in the Age of AI. | |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Lunch |
| 14:30 - 16:00 | FEMMAKERS and General Motors |
| Other Ways of Making Cinema: A Commitment to the Environment. Three Perspectives for More Sustainable Productions. Launch of the GM-FONAG-USFQ Scholarship. |
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| 16:00 - 16:15 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 16:15 - 18:00 | |
| Series Pitch Sessions | |
