Lifetime Networks, home of cable’s number one competition series, "Project Runway," and TV hits "Designing Spaces” and "Dance Moms", has teamed up with the New York Television Festival for the Lifetime Unscripted Development Pipeline, seeking concepts for original unscripted television programming from independent artists and production companies.
Twenty-five semi-finalists will be considered by Lifetime with five finalists each receiving $2,500 to shoot additional tape. One winner will receive $10,000 and the opportunity to participate in pilot production with the network.
Free to submit.
Unscripted formats of all genres are welcome, with particular interest in docu-series, social experiment, close-ended competition, and game show formats.
TV show concepts and characters should revolve around big, unique personalities and worlds that bring a fresh perspective to the television landscape.
Submissions must include:
* A short treatment (1-2 pages) describing your original unscripted format
* A brief video (2-4 minutes) introducing the subject(s).
Deadline: July 18, 2012.
Details here: http://www.nytvf.com/2012_lifetime_pipeline.html />
Additional opportunities for Semi-Finalists:
All 25 Official Semi-Finalists will be invited to participate as Official Artists at the 2012 New York Television Festival in NYC in October, with exclusive access to:
* Participate in NYTVF Pitch, offering guaranteed development deals from:
Bio Channel, Hasbro Studios, Logo, SevenOne International, Sundance Channel, Channel 4
* Network, meet and collaborate with over forty U.S.-based television networks, studios, agencies, fellow TV creators and MORE.
More info here: http://www.nytvf.com/artists.html />
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NYTVF is also accepting entries to:
The 2012 Independent Pilot Competition
* Accepting independent TV pilots and web series 4-22 min in all genres.
* Win guaranteed genre-specific deals from network partners VH1 (docu-series), IFC (comedy), MTV (comedy), and SyFy (science fiction).
* Regular Deadline June 15; Late Deadline June 29
More info here: http://www.nytvf.com/2012_ipc.html
The New York Television Festival's annual Independent Pilot Competition is now accepting original, independently produced television and web series pilots in ALL genres, from 4-22 minutes in length. By submitting to the NYTVF, artists are eligible for category and sponsored awards including guaranteed development deals from partners IFC, MTV, Syfy, and VH1 Creative Lab. For additional details, rules and FAQ, visit: http://www.nytvf.com/2012_ipc.html />
Network sponsored awards:
Syfy "Imagine Greater" Award
Genre: Scripted and unscripted pilots that include science fiction, adventure and/or fantasy elements
Award: $5,000
IFC "Out Of The Box Award"
Genre: Alternative Scripted Comedy
Award: $25,000 development deal
MTV Comedy Development Deal
Genre: Comedy
Award: $10,000
VH1 Creative Lab "Theory of Creativity" Award
Genre: Unscripted pilots, including competition, docu-series, social experiment, dating, sketch or talk show formats
Award: $5,000 to further develop project and an invitation to participate in an upcoming VH1 Creative Lab session as a paid freelancer
In addition to the four development partners guaranteeing deals inside the 2012 Independent Pilot Competition, all Official Selections are shared with the NYTVF's industry partners (http://www.nytvf.com/sponsors.html) in the weeks prior to the 2012 Festival, including the recently announced NYTVF Pitch Partners (http://www.nytvf.com/2012_pitch.html). No matter what you're producing – scripted, non-scripted, comedy, drama, animation or children's programming – there is a home for you and your work at the NYTVF.
All Official Selections will be screened at the 2012 Festival in October where Official Artists will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in NYTVF Connect - including Executive access, NYTVF Pitch and Industry Development Chats (http://www.nytvf.com/artists.html).
Important Dates:
Friday, May 11, 2012, 11:59 PM --- Early Submission Deadline...$30
Friday, June 15, 2012, 11:59 PM --- Final Submission Deadline...$50
Friday, June 29, 2012, 11:59 PM --- Procrastinator Deadline...$100
Find out more information, view the Official Rules and Entry Packet here: http://www.nytvf.com/2012_ipc.html />
About the NYTVF:
Established in 2005, the NYTVF is a pioneer of the independent television movement, constructing new and innovative paths of development and talent identification, while simultaneously complementing the traditional television development model. Its annual New York Television Festival – held each fall in New York City – is recognized as the industry’s first independent television festival, which provides a platform to elevate the work of artists creating for the small screen. Through the Festival and other year-round activities – including NYTVF London, which launched in 2011 – the NYTVF’s mission is to connect its community of over 10,000 independent creative artists with leading networks, studios and brands by cultivating relationships that lead to new opportunities. For more information on the NYTVF, the annual Festival and these initiatives, visit www.nytvf.com.
A&E and the New York TV Festival are seeking treatments for original unscripted TV shows; Five finalist projects will receive development funding from the network with one winner earning $10,000 and the opportunity to participate in pilot production. FREE to enter. More info below and at http://www.nytvf.com/2012_ae_pipeline.html />
The A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline A&E Network and the New York Television Festival are back with the second installment of an innovative program seeking original unscripted television treatments from independent producers and doc production companies. To submit: The A&E network is seeking submissions that focus on big characters in exciting and fresh worlds that are highly entertaining and of the moment. Producers must include: * A short treatment (1-2 pages) describing their original unscripted format * A brief video (2-4 minutes) introducing the subject(s). Awards: * 25 semi-finalists will be presented to A&E development executives. All semi-finalists are invited to participate in the 2012 New York Television Festival, Oct 22-27, as Official Artists (details below). * Five finalists, selected by A&E, will receive notes on their projects and $2,500 to shoot additional tape. * One winner, selected by A&E, will be awarded $10,000 and the opportunity to participate in pilot production. Deadline: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 (noon) Free to enter. Visit: http://www.nytvf.com/2012_ae_pipeline.html />
Additional opportunities for Semi-Finalists: Official Semi-Finalists will be invited to participate as Official Artists at the 2012 New York Television Festival in NYC in October, with exclusive access to: *Participate in NYTVF Pitch, offering guaranteed development deals from: Full details about the NYTVF Artist Experience here: http://www.nytvf.com/artists.html style="font: 10.0px Lucida Grande;"> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NYTVF is also accepting entries to: The 2012 Independent Pilot Competition * Win guaranteed deals from the following US network partners IFC, MTV, and VH1. More info here: http://www.nytvf.com/2012_ipc.html
Bio Channel, Hasbro Studios, Logo, SevenOne International, Sundance Channel, Channel 4
*Network, meet and collaborate with over forty U.S.-based television networks, studios, agencies, fellow TV creators and MORE.
Want to participate in these exclusive Artist-Only programs? Only NYTVF Official Artists are invited to take part, so submit to one of NYTVF's current initiatives now!
