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Submit an original TV pilot to the industry's first recognized independent television festival; win a guaranteed development deal from MTV, IFC, or FX. All you need is an idea and a video camera.

The 2011 NYTVF Independent Pilot Competition:

The NYTVF accepts original television pilots from 4 to 22 minutes in length in all categories and genres, both scripted and unscripted, live-action and animated, traditional or digital formats.

Cash prizes and guaranteed development deals will be awarded to 2011 NYTVF Official Selections: 

IFC "Out of the Box" Comedy Award. Winner receives a $25,000 development deal from IFC.

MTV "Voice and Vision" Animation Awards. The awards will be presented to an outstanding comedic writer ("Voice") and animator ("Vision"). Each winner will receive a $5000 development deal from MTV.

FX & Apostle “There Is No Box" Comedy Award. Winner receives a $25,000 development deal from FX.

Important Dates:

February 15, 2011…………….Submission Period Begins

11:59 PM May 11, 2011…………….Early Submission Deadline

11:59 PM, Wednesday, June 15, 2011…………….Final Submission Deadline

11:59 PM, Thursday, June 30, 2011…………….Procrastinator Deadline

To enter and for additional information, visit www.nytvf.com <http://www.nytvf.com/>.

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About the NYTVF:

Since 2005, The Festival has featured acclaimed indie pilots that were purchased by NBC Universal, A&E, and Versus, and that landed many producers and creators in meetings with major networks and production companies.  

Along with the Independent Pilot Competition, The NYTVF hosts a variety of script contests throughout the year, and the annual Festival in September presents free screenings, production workshops, panels, red-carpet premieres, and other special events designed to honor television as an institution and as an art form.

Held annually each fall in New York City, the Festival unites artists, executives, industry figures, and fans together in one forum to celebrate the medium and to help shape its future.

For more info visit www.nytvf.com