Pitch
Submission Form

Thank you for your interest in submitting your concept for consideration in the Bentonville Film Festival Kids Development Contest! We are seeking one-page elevator pitches for kids and family content that aligns with Crayola Studios’ creative vision and demonstrates clear potential for development. Your pitch should outline the concept, audience, and why it fits the Crayola Studios brand.

We are accepting projects that are: 

1. Original Pitches: original proposals from creators in the industry.
2. Based on submitter’s pre-existing works (books, games, podcasts, etc.), provided the work qualifies under the terms and conditions linked below. 

Additional Considerations:

• We are accepting projects for all kid and family demos (preschool, bridge, 6-11.) 
• We are accepting proposals that are animation, live action, or mixed media.
• We are accepting proposals for scripted and unscripted shows. 

SUBMISSION RULES:

1. Review the full terms and conditions of the contest here: Crayola Studios 2026 BFF Contest Submission Release.
2. Digitally sign the release form and email it with your project materials to [email protected]. Please include "Bentonville" in your email subject line.
3. Fill out and submit the form below.
4. Submissions that don't complete all three steps will not be reviewed.

Submissions will be accepted from 12:01AM EST on April 13, 2026 to 11:59PM EST on May 18, 2026. Finalists will be notified via email.

Please review our Crayola Studios Content Guidelines to ensure your submission aligns with the type of storytelling we’re currently seeking.

Thank you!