The Channel 4 Sheffield Pitch is an annual competition sponsored by British public-service television broadcaster Channel 4, which seeks to offer one new documentary maker the chance to make a film for the company.
Potential pitchers, who cannot already be established filmmakers, must submit a very brief description of their idea for a documentary film.
The winning director is awarded a £30,000 commission to make their film, and professional mentorship from a Channel 4 editor.
The award, now in its fifth year, is part of the station's 4Talent initiative to help new talent break into the very competitive UK television industry.
Other projects in the scheme include FourDocs and the popular 3 Minute Wonder short film awards.