The School of Cinematic Arts Office (SCA) of Industry Relations Alumni Showcase: The CAA Pitch Room 2026 is an opportunity to present your projects to working CAA executives for feedback and guidance on how to make it as business ready as possible. Following the pitches, there will be an evening of networking.

APPLY HERE

We are accepting projects in: 

• TV (scripted and unscripted)
• Motion Pictures
• Podcast

Materials Required: 

• A video pitch of the project (5 min max) *Note: If recording a verbal pitch isn’t an accessible option for you, please submit a written pitch.
• PDF of pitch deck
• 200 word short bio
• Logline
• 500 word project synopsis
• 500 word artist statement
• Completed draft of your script (Script revisions are permitted up until one week before the event)
• Hero image/project poster

*ONLY one submission per applicant

The Deadline is: December 12th, 2026 (This Application will close at 11:59p PST on Friday December 12)

The chosen projects will be notified on: February 13, 2026

Event Date: April 14, 2026 5p - 7p PST

Event Location: CAA Office in Los Angeles, CA

For questions please reach out to ir@cinema.usc.edu