Thai PBS Launches Pitching Project 2026 for Young Filmmakers
Thai PBS launches Pitching Project 2026 to support emerging filmmakers nationwide, offering workshops, funding, and prizes totaling over 100,000 baht for 20 selected teams to create short documentaries on everyday heroes.
The Radio and Television Broadcasting and Telecommunications Research and Development Fund for Public Interest (BTRC) is supporting the VIPA Pitching Project 2026 run by Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), opening a platform for emerging creators nationwide to develop skills and produce short films or documentaries 10–15 minutes long on the theme "The Power of Human: Behind the Scenes," highlighting the everyday people driving hidden success stories.
The project, which opened applications online from March 16 to May 3, 2569, received overwhelming response from over 40 institutions including universities, schools, and organizations, plus independent teams nationwide. A judging panel selected 20 finalists with outstanding, creative ideas aligned with the theme, with results announced officially through VIPA's online channels on May 15, 2569.
All 20 selected teams will participate in two intensive workshops free of charge. Workshop 1: The Power of Story (June 25–28, 2569; 4 days, 3 nights) will develop documentary concepts and storytelling structure, followed by Workshop 2: The Power of Production (July 22–26, 2569; 5 days, 4 nights) covering cinematography, sound design, editing, and professional pitching to judges. Both workshops are led by prominent mentors in Thai film and documentary, including Nontawat Numbenjapol (director of "Doi Boy" on Netflix), Ekkapong Saranseree (winner of the Suphannahongsa Award for "Breaking the Cycle"), Nattapol Timmuang (Suphannahongsa and Nathral Award-winning editor), and Prasan Ingkanant (creator of "Manud Tang Wai" and "Kob Nok Kala"). Each team receives 10,000 baht in production funding for work between July and September 2569.
All 20 works will be distributed through VIPA and Thai PBS platforms, with public voting before an awards ceremony at a cinema. Prize pools total over 100,000 baht: first prize 50,000 baht, second 30,000 baht, third 10,000 baht, and special jury and popular vote awards at 7,000 baht each. Outstanding teams may also collaborate with Thai PBS on future projects. Details are available at www.VIPA.me/PitchingProject2026
