Competition Overview
Black Travel Summit presents Passport to Storytelling: Pitch Competition, an exclusive opportunity for storytellers, creators, and visionaries to share their original concepts with Jason Harvey, Executive Vice President & General Manager of BET+.
This competition goes beyond travel, it’s an open call for stories that broaden horizons, challenge norms, and reflect the limitless experiences of Black life and culture. From scripted to unscripted, from local to global, creators are invited to present concepts that explore the human experience through authentic and liberated storytelling.
Travel, in its truest form, is a way to open the mind, expand leadership, and connect to one’s most authentic self. In that same spirit, Passport to Storytelling encourages creators to break boundaries, redefine representation, and amplify narratives that move us forward.
Winners will receive a meeting with the scripted and/or unscripted development teams at BET+, gaining invaluable insight into the process of content acquisition and development.
Competition Name:
Passport to Storytelling: Black Creator Pitch Competition
How to Participate:
Apply via our official Black Travel Summit application link.
Submit a 1-minute sizzle reel that captures the essence and excitement of your series.
Provide a concise pitch deck detailing your concept, target audience, logline, episode ideas, and production plan.
Prepare a 3-minute live presentation during the Summit, where you’ll present your concept directly to Jason Harvey and a panel of industry experts.
Why You Should Enter:
- Receive direct feedback from BET+ executives on your concept and storytelling approach.
- Gain visibility with decision-makers shaping the next wave of streaming content for global Black audiences.
- Build connections with top Black travel influencers, creators, and media professionals.
- Expand your professional network with executives, producers, and creative peers.
Eligibility
- Open to Black travel storytellers, content creators, and media professionals.
- Submissions must highlight Black travel experiences, culture, and community.