On October 31, the “Pitching UMH – University Audiovisual Talent, Pitching Valencian Universities – Audiovisual Sector” conference was held in Room 5 – Rosa María Calaf, located in the Atzavares Building. The event, organized by the Audiovisual Analysis and Foresight Chair (CAPA UMH), brought together students from various years of the Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication and the Double Degree in Audiovisual Communication and Journalism, receiving an excellent turnout and enthusiastic participation.

The invited professionals, Araceli Isaac (Nakamura Films) and Joana Chilet (JC Media and Bísilaba), provided students with a direct insight into the real workings of the audiovisual industry through pitching—the essential tool for presenting and defending projects before professionals, production companies, distributors, television networks, and streaming platforms.

Araceli Isaac focused her presentation on the preparation and execution of a pitch, sharing her experience in both national and international markets, including her participation in Berlinale Talents. She showcased various project dossiers to illustrate how to structure, design, and present a professional proposal. In addition, she led a practical exercise in which students created loglines for their own projects to develop their skills in synthesis and public presentation.

Joana Chilet, on the other hand, offered a comprehensive overview of the Valencian and Spanish audiovisual ecosystem, introducing key events, markets, and professional associations that can help emerging creators advance their careers. During her talk, she also announced that two student series projects—“Qué hubiera pasado” by Sandra Pastor, a fourth-year Audiovisual Communication student, and “Diario de un piso compartido” by Leonardo Guevara, an Audiovisual Communication alumnus—had been invited to participate in the next Talent Málaga selection. This invitation followed a personal pitch session with Annabelle Aramburu, director of Mafiz, the industry section of the Málaga Film Festival, held during Promercat on November 6 in Alfafar, Valencia.

Through this initiative, CAPA UMH reaffirms its commitment to hands-on training and to strengthening ties between the university and the audiovisual industry, fostering emerging talent development and the professional integration of students.

This activity forms part of the university’s broader efforts to bring students closer to the professional networks and structures of the local audiovisual sector.