History and the NYTVF awarding development deals for original doc and unscripted entertainment TV teasers.

Submit your teaser or casting tape for the chance to receive funding, win $10k and participate in pilot production with History.

History, a #1 destination for authentic unscripted entertainment for men and home of hit series Pawn Stars and Swamp People, is re-teaming with the NYTVF to give independent artists and production companies a chance to develop fresh unscripted programming with the network. The History brand is sharp, gutsy, genuine, and rooted- and we think you might have the next big thing!

Unscripted formats of all genres are welcome. Submissions should focus on introducing charismatic male characters living in surprising worlds or with fresh points of view.

Awards:
* 15 semi-finalists will be reviewed by the network with five (5) finalists receiving development funding to produce additional tape. One winner will receive $10,000 and a development opportunity with History.
* All 15 finalists will receive designation as 2014 NYTVF Official Artists and an exclusive invitation to participate in the 10th annual New York Television Festival, held in NYC in 2014. Details here: http://www.nytvf.com/artists.html

FREE to submit. Just include:
* Pilot Teaser/Sizzle Reel/Casting Tape: Two (2) to Four (4) Minutes
* Series Treatment: One (1) to Two (2) Pages

Submission Deadline:
Monday, February 24, 2014 (noon EST)
For more details and to download an Entry Packet visit: http://www.nytvf.com/2014_history_pipeline.html

About the NYTVF:
The NYTVF is a pioneer of the independent television movement, connecting its community of over 12,000 independent creative artists with leading networks, studios, agencies, production companies and brands. In 2013 alone, the NYTVF handed out over 30 network and studio development deals to independent artists totaling nearly $500,000 in production and development funding.
Full details on the NYTVF here: http://www.nytvf.com. See a list of 2012 NYTVF partners here: http://www.nytvf.com/sponsors.html.

More 2014 NYTVF initiatives in all TV genres will be announced soon!
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laura heckman