The Bangladesh Film Archive, in collaboration with content-based creative platform Lekhalikhi, organized a day-long workshop titled “Pitch Your Film” on Wednesday.
In today’s film industry, the concept of a “pitch” or “pitch deck” has become an essential component of project development.
A well-structured pitch outlines a filmmaker’s creative vision, production strategy, financial requirements, and the overall market potential of a film.
From international forums to national grant systems and private investments, pitching has become a recognized and widely accepted practice.
Considering this growing relevance, the workshop was arranged to equip aspiring filmmakers and storytellers with practical knowledge and professional insights.
The workshop was conducted by filmmaker and producer Raka Noshin Nower. The overall supervision of the program was led by Syeda Farzana Zaman Rumpa, chief executive of Lekhalikhi.
During the session, Raka Noshin Nower discussed the practical architecture of building a compelling pitch. Participants were guided on how to prepare a strong project proposal and design an effective pitch deck.
The workshop emphasized that a pitch deck is not merely a decorative slideshow, but a strategic document that translates creative ideas into production logic, audience positioning, and financial feasibility.
The program was attended by Director General M Javed Iqbal, Director Mohammad Kamruzzaman Bhuiyan, and Project Director Ali Sarker of the Bangladesh Film Archive. Also present was Annie Islam, Executive of Chashi Films and daughter of Ekushey Padak-winning filmmaker Chashi Nazrul Islam.
Director General M Javed Iqbal expressed optimism upon seeing the enthusiastic participation of young attendees.
He reaffirmed the Archive’s commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to the development of the film industry, stating that the Bangladesh Film Archive remains committed to meaningful engagements that benefit cinema and is always eager to stand beside such creative endeavours.
Annie Islam described the workshop on film pitching as a timely initiative and emphasized the importance of organizing more such programs for the advancement of the film sector.
Syeda Farzana Zaman Rumpa, Founder of Lekhalikhi, stated that the workshop marks only the beginning of a broader effort to nurture skilled and capable “cinema soldiers.”
She shared plans to organize more advanced and in-depth training initiatives aimed at strengthening the professional capacity of emerging filmmakers.
At the conclusion of the day-long workshop, certificates were awarded to the participants. A total of thirty enthusiastic trainees took part in the program.
It is noteworthy that the Bangladesh Film Archive is a key national institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, and research of films and film-related materials, thereby safeguarding the history, heritage, and culture of cinema in Bangladesh. The institution began its journey on 17 May 1978 under the Ministry of Information as the “Film Institute and Archive.”
Founded in 2018, Lekhalikhi is a creative skill development and storytelling platform focusing on writing and content initiatives. Since 2023, the organization has been conducting training programs, workshops, and mentorship across various forms of writing. Its core work includes providing professional support in content and story development.
The authorities expressed hope that Bangladesh Film Archive and Lekhalikhi will continue to collaborate on more creative initiatives in the future to further strengthen the film ecosystem of the country.