Festival

Festival presentation: 

The Golden Age of Television Competition

Opportunity, access and acclaim.

With Hollywood scrambilng to figure out why box office keeps dropping, TELEVISION is the place to be. Be prepared for this coming television spec season by winning cash, feedback and notes from top industry professionals. 

Festival Nickname: 

Golden Age

Edition: 

1

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The Golden Age of Television Competition

Opportunity, access and acclaim.

With more content and exhibitors than feature films, by far, television writing is an exciting way for aspiring writers to break in.

The Golden Age of Television Competition is looking for writers with new ideas and a strong voice so that we may introduce you to industry players who matter.

There are two categories for submission:

• Spec scripts (for existing shows), half-hour and one hour, all genres.
• Original pilots and MOW (movie of the week). All genres, up to one hour

Prizes

Prizes are focused on helping writers with professional development and making introductions to professionals who offer priceless advice in the field.

Grand Prize

Winners of each category receive:

• $1,000 in cash
• 30-minute phone consult with acclaimed Jen Grisanti, story consultant, independent producer, writing instructor for NBC’s Writers on the Verge, blogger for The Huffington Post and author of the upcoming book, Story Line: Finding the Gold In Your Life Story.
• Your script ready by and a 30-minute phone (or in person) meeting with Charles Rosin, prolific writer and producer of Dawson’s Creek, Northern Exposure and Beverly Hills 90210

Runners Up

Three runners up in each category receive:

• a free 30 minute career phone consult with Julie Gray
• complete dvd series of the television show of their choice

Deadlines and Entry Fees

Early bird: August 15th, 2010 ($30)
Regular Deadline: September 15th, 2010 ($40)
Extended Deadline: October 15th, 2010 ($45)
FINAL DEADLINE: November 15th, 2010 ($55)

Announcements:

Quarter Finals: December 15th
Semi Finals – December 28th
Winner – January 15th, 2011