NYTVF

 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 "There Is No Box" Comedy Award
Genre: Comedy
Award: $25,000 toward development of an FX Comedy

IFC "Out Of The Box Award"
Genres: Alternative Comedy and Comedic Non-fiction
Award: $25,000 development deal

MTV "Voice And Vision" Animation Awards
Genres: Comedic Animation
Award: $5,000 Writer | $5,000 Animator

All Official Selections will be screened at the 2011 Festival in September where Official Artists will enjoy exclusive opportunities to meet, pitch and interact with industry decision-makers through Executive Access, NYTVF Pitch Events and Development Chats. Prior to the Festival, Official Selections are shared with Festival partners spanning network, studio, production company, and brand divisions. For a full list of 2010 NYTVF sponsors, visit: http://www.nytvf.com/2010_sponsors.htm

Procrastinator Deadline: June 30th (midnight EST)

To learn more about the New York Television Festival, visit www.nytvf.com.

ARTIST SUCCESS, ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY
The NYTVF has hosted independent initiatives resulting in guaranteed development deals with a number of networks, studios and brands including FOX, ION Media, Microsoft's Bing, Sony Pictures Television, Lifetime and Procter & Gamble Productions. In addition to those stand-alone initiatives, Independent Pilot Competition partners have included FX, IFC, MTV, USA and FOX Television Studios. Finally, Festival artists have gone on to sell Festival-premiered content and subsequent projects to a number of outlets including NBC, Sundance, A&E, Versus, IFC, Comedy Central, truTV and Spike. The Festival is supported by William Morris Endeavor (WME), Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and the United Talent Agency (UTA).

SPECIAL EVENTS
From red carpet premieres of the hottest new fall shows to free educational events featuring the most celebrated tv artists working today, to examinations and discussions of storytelling in the digital space - the annual Festival in September provides exclusive experiences for tv lovers, industry decision makers and emerging artists, alike. For more information on past festivals, visit www.nytvf.com.