Got a great idea for a film but don't know how to get it from your brain to the big screen? Well, would-be filmmakers in Galway are being invited to pitch a story idea at the Galway Film Fleadh, which will take place from Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 July.

The Fleadh is offering filmmakers an opportunity to compete for its prestigious Pitching Award, with the deadline for submissions Friday 20 June.

Applicants must write and submit a 500-word story idea for screen. All applications will be read by a panel selected from the Irish Film Industry and the top five will be shortlisted and invited to present their pitch to a panel of judges.

All pitches will take place in front of an audience during the Galway Film Fleadh and the winner will be presented with a cheque for €3,000.

"The Pitching Award offers many people with no experience of the film industry an opportunity to put their ideas to paper and to practice the art of pitching. For those selected they experience the thrill of bringing their story to life as they try to win over the crowd.

"The Pitching Award continues to attract significant entrants and it is wonderful to see how the award has helped former winners to expand their pitch into a full feature film script," said Managing Director of the Galway Film Fleadh Miriam Allen.

For more information, log onto www.galwayfilmfleadh.com.

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