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ISPA Programs
Pitch New WorksA global forum for creators and arts professionals to present new performing arts projects to an international delegation of industry leaders. Meet the ten projects selected for Pitch New Works at the ISPA 2027 New York Congress! Learn More → About the Program
What is Pitch New Works?Developed from a program which originated at the Banff Film and Television Festival in Canada, Pitch New Works is a forum for creators and arts professionals to share and discover new performing arts projects at ISPA congresses. Twice a year, ISPA holds a public call for applications from which ten submissions are selected to be presented at the following ISPA congress. Who Should Apply?Those involved in the creation of a new artistic project seeking international exposure and interested in presenting to a delegation of global performing arts industry professionals. Past Pitch New Works projects have included new works
from many of the world's leading artists. Why Participate?Pitch New Works participants have secured project support, representation, touring opportunities, performance engagements, international exposure, premiere locations, and more as a direct result of their presentations. Who Attends?Each ISPA congress brings together hundreds of performing arts professionals — presenters, producers, festival directors, and funders — from across the globe. Pitch New Works gives you direct access to this international network. 
People often say success in the performing arts is 30% Talent and 70% being in the RIGHT PLACE at the RIGHT TIME. In our case Pitching a Project at ISPA was the RIGHT PLACE
and January in New York was definitely the RIGHT TIME!!… and We were only 25% talent!
Govin Ruben and Terence Fernandez - TerryandTheCuz - Australia/Malaysia
Pitch New Works has been hands down one of the best platforms to showcase our artists and projects. The obvious benefit are the booking/collaborative opportunities generated
from the pitch but equally important is the extremely high standard of productions being presented, which brews inspiration year after year.
Rika Iino - Founder/Producer - Sozo Artists, Inc. - United States
How to Apply
Application ProcessStep 01
Application Launch
July 21, 2026
Step 02
Submission Deadline
August 21, 2026
Step 03
Notification of Status
September 28, 2026
Step 04
Pitch Session
January 13, 2027
Applications are reviewed and selected by the Pitch New Works Committee which consists of ISPA members and staff. A non-refundable $50 USD application fee is payable to ISPA upon submission of each application. ISPA members receive a fee waiver for one application. Information on how to complete the payment can be found in the Application Guidelines. What You Gain
Pitch New Works BenefitsCongress AccessUp to two presenters receive a complimentary day pass to attend the ISPA Congress where they are allotted 7 minutes to present their new work, followed by a 3-minute Q&A at the Pitch New Works session. ProEx (Professional Exchange)Participants are allocated ProEx table priority placement where they interact with congress delegates during ISPA's informal networking session and marketplace, immediately following the Pitch New Works session. Ongoing Project VisibilityFollowing the congress, project information is hosted on ISPA's Pitch Project Directory and project updates are spotlighted in ISPA's members-only newsletter and website. Real ResultsPitch New Works participants have secured project support, representation, touring opportunities, performance engagements, international exposure, and premiere locations as direct results of their presentations. From the Pitch Floor
What Are Pitch Projects Up To?Watch past Pitch New Works presentations and discover the remarkable projects that have been presented at ISPA congresses. See how artists have used the platform to launch careers and forge international partnerships. View More VideosProject Archive
Browse the Pitch Project DirectoryView past Pitch New Works presentation videos, project descriptions, and contact information for artists, creators and producers, from projects presented at congresses as far back as 2012 — that's more than 200 projects! Go to Pitch Project Directory200+
Projects in the Directory
Going back to 2012
Get in Touch
Questions about Pitch New Works?Contact Réka Echerer
1 212 206 8490 x4 |
