NYTVF - Lifetime Unscripted Development Pipeline
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 NYTVF for an innovative initiative 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 ...
Director: Giovanni Tartaglia.
A man’s life and family is tormented
by strange visions and encounters,
eventually leading to the shocking
truth behind the mystery of what
his life may really be.
Alan Arrivée
Have you ever had an incredible dream that’s so vivid its practically begging to be turned into a film? Well, Alan Arrivée, a filmmaker and writer is here to help! Best known for the film “Silent Radio” in which he wrote, directed and produced, Arrivée will discuss why we actually believe in our most outlandish dreams while we are dreaming? How is it that the fantastical, unrealistic nature of dreams doesn’t startle us out of our sleep? ...
Director: Jan-Willem Breure.
We live in a society that condemns pedophiles, though biological instinct and world cultures throughout history suggest that an attraction to adolescents is as natural as it is unavoidable. The fashion industry on the one hand sexualizes ever-younger girls while those who act on these instincts are reviled. The apparent hypocrisy at the heart of society forces the question: What do we mean when we talk about Pedophilia? Are All Men Pedophiles?
Still time to submit! Deadline 7/15.
A&E and the NY TV Fest
accepting treatments for original docu-series; winner will receive $10k and
create a pilot with A&E.
The A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline
A&E Network and the New York Television Festival invite independent
artists and production companies to submit treatments for original unscripted
docu-series focused on unique personalities. Entrants should focus on treatments
that center around indiv...
Call for Script/Film Entries: The 6th
Annual SURGE Film Festival
Dear friends in this group and beyond,
The Sixth Annual S.U.R.G.E. Film
Festival is accepting entries.
We accept Multimedia, Film and Script
Entries. We offer wonderful Early Bird discounts until July 14th on
all entry Fees. We accept entries through Withoutabox (click here) or through our
website (click here). After that we accept entries until November 2011 for the
2012 festiva...
The NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL The NYTVF Independent Pilot Competition is currently accepting original, independently produced television and new media 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 FX, IFC and MTV. For additional details, rules and FAQ, visit: http://www.nytvf.com/2011_ipc.htm Network sponsored awards: FX and Apostle present: FX "...
The A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline A&E Network and the New York Television Festival are introducing an innovative program seeking original unscripted television treatments from independent artists and production companies. Entrants should focus on treatments that center on individuals or small groups that represent unique points of view. To be considered, producers must submit a short treatment (1-2 pages) along with a brief video introducing the subject(s). The top treatments wi...
A collection of daring documentaries from around the world, screened in Cape Town, South Africa
Director: Ammad Azhar.
This film is based on three different groups of people that share the same essence.It represents shades of human behaviors in a great manner with the best of direction and camera work.
The story starts from Adam, a lonely person standing and remembering how he got into the world. Then there came three persons representing three groups of people.Then there is fear, jungle , fire, agony and a fresh start.
3 Shadows is film by Ammad Azhar under Meditation Production.A real time
thrill, drama, reality and mystery.Great team work with dedicatin.This film is based on three different groups of people that share the
same essence.It represents shades of human behaviours in a great manner
with the best of direction and camers work.
The story starts from Adam, a lonely person standing and remembering how
he got into the world. Then there came three persons representing three
groups of people...
BING 'DECISIONS' PROJECT
The New York Television Festival is teaming up with Microsoft’s innovative decision engine Bing and branded entertainment visionary Ben Silverman’s Electus to develop a new show created by a member of the NYTVF community.
The theme of the competition is "Decisions."
How you showcase that theme is up to you, but it must be central to the story or format of the show. The show can be scripted or nonscripted, with any format or tone.
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Final Deadline is Monday, December 13.
Want to see your work produced around the globe?
So does the New York Television Festival! That is why we are teaming up with Sony Pictures Television on Sony Pictures Television Format Competition-- a new initiative aimed at producers of nonscripted television. One winner will receive a $10,000 deal from the studio as well as the opportunity of pitching the format to global content buyers at MIPCOM 2011 in Cannes, France.
For more inform...
Calling all nonscripted producers!
The NYTVF has launched a groundbreaking nonscripted initiative with Sony Pictures Television. Submit your original nonscripted format in the form of a teaser tape by December 13th for a chance to win $10,000.
About the initiative:
Launched during the 2010 New York Television Festival, the Sony Pictures Television Format Competition invites nonscripted producers to submit a 4-8 minute teaser tape and a written treatment for a new nonscript...
CALLFOR PROJECTS
NOMAD Films isexcited to announce our partnership with the “Big Screen Project” to screen acollection of films at the public plaza in February 2011.
Through thispartnership, NOMAD Films will curate an exhibition of short films directedand/or produced by independent filmmakers utilizing innovative and explorativeways of filmmaking. The films canbe narrative or documentary, and should evoke feelings of warmth for its shiveringFebruary audience. Projects willb...
Director: 1EYE.
'Whiskey Business' is a feature length documentary about a new UK, Birmingham based band called 1EYE. 1EYE have already supported UB40, Beverley Knight, Toots and the Maytals and Musical Youth. Creating a buzz within industry circles, 1EYE recently released their debut single 'Worries & Trouble' featuring Apache Indian. 1EYE have blended a multitude of flavours creating a barrel of an album also entitled 'Whiskey Business', which is a distinctive mix of reggae, Latin, and soul. The album is lyrically entertaining making quirky references to life in Birmingham and beyond. Whiskey Business was mostly filmed at a run-down Georgian pub called 'The Church Inn' in Birmingham. Half of 1EYE were living there at the time. The band organised two gigs at the pub’s dilapidated function room in order to polish the material before it was recorded. At the same time the band were building a studio in the old coal cellar in preparation for the recording of Whiskey Business. Alek (lead singer) makes a last minute decision and decides to fly out to Cannes to meet Danny (bass player) who is working with another band on a short stay. The two of them work around Danny’s gigs to network and promote 1EYE. Their time in Cannes gives an interesting twist to the story offering even more comical scenes set in a refreshing new location. Alek and Danny are faced with bad news upon their return. 1EYE are presented with a strict deadline. They not only have to finish building the studio, but also have to record the album and break the studio down all within a space of three weeks as the pub is now being sold by the owner! Emotions run high. The story gains pace as 1EYE set about achieving this near impossible goal. 1EYE manage to finish the album and embarks upon the daunting task of organising and promoting their first album showcase at a 2000 capacity nightclub called ‘Oceana’ in Birmingham. This concludes the documentary Whiskey Business. The film offers an interesting insight into what it’s like to truly ‘do it yourself’ from an unknown artist’s perspective. It is full of music, comedy, emotion and deadlines. Whiskey Business is a must for anyone who’s keen to immerse themselves in the gritty reality of what it’s like for a UK band trying to launch themselves into the public eye on limited resources. Radio stations that have played ‘Worries & Trouble’ include; BBC 1Xtra, Solar FM, Asian Network and Sting FM. 1EYE’s single has also been play listed by ZonaReGGae radio, Portugal and WCBN, Michigan USA. 1EYE’s 'Dopamine' remix has also been played frequently by Roger Sanchez.
Article by Anna Takayama
Director, Alice Mitterrand recently submitted her film, D’UNE VIE A L’AUTRE to the ÉCU 2010 Dramatic Short category. She discusses the joys and sorrows of motherhood as well as her own struggles as a filmmaker.
Q: What is your film about?
The film is about motherhood, which is a very sensitive time in a woman’s life. Everything changes: one’s way of thinking, one’s priorities, and one’s vision on life. In this s...
Director: Amber Moelter.
SupaNova yearns for fame and fortune. Tommy claims he can get it for her. Brad covertly follows the pair of them. And Amber is filming everything. Against the glamorous background of Cannes, a young singer's attempt to carve out stardom descends into a maze of anger and violence. Catching everything on camera, Amber looks on as scores are settled and events spin dangerously out of control. But the drama unfolding before the lens will change her in ways she can't imagine.
This Saturday's New York International Independent Film and Video Festival reception at 2nd Avenue's Pangea restaurant was a convenient walk across the street from the Village East Cinemas where Filmmakers, actors, and artists assembled from Japan, China, Austria, Botswana, South America, Italy, India, and all across the USA. Though interpreters were used to translate across language barriers - no translators were necessary to convey the passion and pride these Independents showed for each oth...
The story of a desperate loser who falls in love...maybe.