GLOBAL CREATOR PIPELINE
SCRIPT COMPETITION
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GLOBAL CREATOR PIPELINE
SCRIPT COMPETITION
The Creatives Miami Platform was developed as a response to the growing need to support and connect local talent within an evolving global content ecosystem. Following a comprehensive assessment of shifts in content development, production, and distribution—and their implications for Miami-Dade County’s independent screen sector—it became clear that expansion was not only necessary, but strategic.
The findings are unequivocal: while global content production continues to grow, the physical location of production has become increasingly fluid and driven by incentives, access to financing, and international partnerships.
In response, the Miami Media & Film Market (MMFM) will launch the Global Creator Pipeline—a curated initiative designed to elevate Miami-Dade content creators and position their projects within the international marketplace.
This initiative reflects a deliberate evolution in approach. While MMFM remains committed to supporting local production whenever feasible, it is equally focused on ensuring that Miami-Dade’s creative workforce is competitive, connected, and active within the global content economy.
Strategic Objectives
TThrough this initiative, MMFM seeks to:
● Elevate the global visibility of Miami-Dade content creators
● Establish partnerships between Miami-Dade content creators and those throughout international markets
● Strengthen pathways to co-production and financing
● Support career advancement for local creative talent
● Build a curated pipeline of high-quality projects connected to MMFM
● Generate measurable industry engagement independent of local incentive conditions
Call for Submissions
The MMFM Global Creator Pipeline is issuing a Call for Submissions to writers, directors, and producers—both from Miami-Dade County and beyond—working across film, television, animation, digital media, and emerging screen formats. The objective is clear: to identify Miami-Dade creators and foster meaningful collaborations with international partners, expanding pathways for development, financing, and production.
Submission | Registration Fees:
● $40 per project (for Miami-Dade based submissions. Also includes registration to MMFM event July 20-21, 20226)
● $100 for non-local submissions.
● $50 If you chose not to submit a script but want to attend the MMFM event
Multi-stage review process | Evaluation by an International Panel of Industry Experts
Cash awards for top-ranked projects
Schedule
● April 16, - June 1, 2026 | Submission window
● June 10, 2026 | On-line meet and greet with program participants
● June 11 – July 14, 2026 | On-line coaching sessions
● July 16, 2026 | On-line briefing session on pitch schedule and format
● July 20, 2026 |One-on-one Pitches to Industry Experts at MMFM Conference
● July 21, 2026 | Announcement of Winners at MMFM Reception
Evaluation Framework | Criteria:
● Project location is not restricted to Miami-Dade | Details below.
● Priority will be given to projects which have some financing or 50% financing in place.
● Projects will be evaluated using a weighted scoring system that reflects current market realities. Particular emphasis will be placed on Global Market Strength, recognizing the increasing mobility of production across global territories.
● The program maintains a meaningful focus on Miami-Dade creative participation to ensure continued local ecosystem relevance over the long term.
Awards Structure
Based on projected submission volume, MMFM will establish an initial cash award structured as:
● Best Overall Project
● Special Jury Recognition Award
● International Market Award
This level is intentionally calibrated to signal a notable commitment to the industry while maintaining financial sustainability.
Industry Evaluation
Projects will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of industry professionals, with anticipated participation from:
● Film London
● Madrid Audiovisual Cluster
● Andersen, Spain
● Established U.S. Producers and Filmmakers
This international jury structure is designed to reinforce MMFM’s positioning as a hemispheric and global connector.
Conclusion
The Global Creator Pipeline represents a disciplined, forward-looking response to current industry conditions to ensure that Miami-Dade’s creative professionals remain competitive, visible, and connected to global opportunities.
We will continue to support independent production activity in Miami-Dade whenever and wherever feasible. In the interim, MMFM will strengthen strategic ties with international partners to ensure our local talent remains fully engaged in the global content economy
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