Lights. Camera. Promise.
Filmmaking Meets Marketing Innovation
Students showcase CTE Pathways and the Spartan East Side Promise
The Pitch by The Numbers
35 +
Video Submissions16
Awards Distributed$1,600 +
In Prizes5 TH
Year of The Pitch
Being involved in The Pitch legacy made me feel more involved in school and it helped me with my social skills.
Program Alum, 2025
The Pitch is your opportunity to:
Collaborate With Professionals in the Field
Develop Real Campaigns From Concept to Launch
Create Stories That Inspire Your Community
Your Path to San José State University
SJSU created the Spartan East Side Promise to give all East Side Union High School Students a clear pathway into college. The Pitch inspires viewers to use the program.
San José State University
One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192
The 2025 Pitch Award Ceremony
Where
Mt. Pleasant High School
1750 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95127
When
April 14th, 2026
TBD PM
Hall of Fame
Experience the legacy of The Pitch. These award-winning films showcase the courage to create, the drive to innovate, and the magic of storytelling.
When we partner with local leaders, it gives students in all pathways the chance to experience their preferred field and take charge of their own future. This model of learning is groundbreaking. Students solve challenges in their preferred field while still in school.
Mr. Cavada
Multimedia Arts Program Director
