The Independent Pilot Competition (IPC) is the New York Television Festival's flagship, annual competition, accepting independently-produced, original television pilots and web series in all genres from around the globe. Official Selections in the IPC will screen in competition during the annual New York Television Festival in October. IPC Official Selections are eligible for the competition's category and individual achievement awards as well as guaranteed development deals from Festival Development Partners including IFC, MTV, CW, TRUTV, VH1, UK's CH4, BET, and more.
Submit:
- An original TV pilot or web series with a total run time of between 4 and 22 minutes
- Completed and Signed Entry Packet
- Entry Fee (varies, see below)
Entry Fee Schedule:
11:59 PM Friday, May 10, 2013…….Early Submission Deadline ($30)
11:59 PM, Friday, June 14, 2013……Regular Submission Deadline ($50)
11:59 PM, Friday, June 28, 2013…….Procrastinator Deadline ($100)
Prizes:
Guaranteed development deals from Network Partners including:
*MTV: $10,000
*IFC: $25,000 development deal
*CW Digital: $5,000 Development Option
*VH1: $5,000 Option Deal
*BET: Possible Development Deal (minimum $10,000)
*truTV: TBA
*Channel 4: TBA
