Have a great idea for an original half-hour comedy pilot? Win a $25k guaranteed development deal with FOX and the opportunity to participate at the 2012 NYTVF!    The New York Television Festival and Fox Broadcasting Company have teamed up to offer aspiring TV writers the opportunity to submit original half-hour comedy pilots scripts for the chance to win $25,000 and a development deal with FOX!   Awards: 25 Finalists will have their scripts evaluated by FOX...

The New York Television Festival's annual Independent Pilot Competition is now accepting original, independently produced television and web series 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 IFC, MTV, Syfy, and VH1 Creative Lab. For additional details, rules and FAQ, visit: http://www.nytvf.com/2012_ipc.html   Network sponsored awards: ...

ARE YOU AN LA-BASED INDIE PRODUCER, DOCUMENTARIAN, COMEDIAN, WEB SERIES CREATOR, DIRECTOR, WRITER, FILMMAKER, ANIMATOR OR JUST SOMEONE WITH A GREAT IDEA FOR A TV SHOW? The NYTVF Has Opportunities for YOU!   Join the New York Television Festival,and TV.com, for a free networking event on Tuesday, March 6 and learn about submission opportunities with the NYTVF as well as multiple guaranteed development opportunities from the Festival's slate of partners includ...

NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL - U.K. INDEPENDENT PILOT COMPETITION   The New York Television Festival (NYTVF) is calling for original, independently produced television pilots from UK-producers and production companies for the UK Section of their Independent Pilot Competition. The NYTVF has partnered with Warner Bros. International Television Production and Fox Television Studios, in conjunction with Apostle, to offer two development opportunities exclusively to U.K. producers. ...

 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 "...

Enter the 4th Annual FOX-NYTVF Comedy Script Contest and submit your script for an original half-hour comedy series. One winner will receive $25,000 and a development deal with FOX. 25 Finalists will have their scripts evaluated by FOX for possible development deal with the network and will receive NYTVF designation as 2011 Official Artists and be invited to the New York Television Festival, held in NYC in September, 2011. There is no fee to enter the script contest.Important Dates:       Â...

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 2...

BING 'DECISIONS' PROJECT The New York Television Festival has teamed 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.  ...

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.  ...

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...

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.    Contest Theme: * 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...

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 nonscripte...

The New York Television Festival (NYTVF) today announced Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Ronald D. Moore as the keynote speaker for the indie TV fest's first ever Development Day, a free series of panels and discussions with industry leaders for those aiming to take their television careers to the next level, Saturday, September 26 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, btwn 8th and 9th Aves). In addition to the keynote address, the day will feature writers and executives from "30 Roc...