Submit an original TV pilot to the industry's first recognized independent television festival; win a guaranteed development deal from MTV or IFC.
All you need is an idea and a video camera.

The 2010 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 2010 NYTVF Official Selections:
NYTVF "Out of the Box Award", sponsored by IFC TV. Winner receives a $25,000 development deal from IFC.
"MTV Outstanding Animator Award". The winner will receive a $5000 development deal from MTV.

5/5/10 -Early submission deadline
6/30/10 -Final submission deadline
9/20-9/25 -The 2010 New York Television Festival will be held in NYC.
To enter and for additional information, visit www.nytvf.com < http://www.nytvf.com/> .
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About the NYTVF:
Since 2005, The Festival has featured acclaimed indie pilots that were purchased by NBC Universal, A&E, and Versus, and that landed many producers and creators in meetings with major networks and production companies.

Along with the Independent Pilot Competition, The NYTVF hosts a variety of script contests throughout the year, and the annual Festival in September presents free screenings, production workshops, panels, red-carpet premieres, and other special events designed to honor television as an institution and as an art form.
Held annually each fall in New York City, the Festival unites artists, executives, industry figures, and fans together in one forum to celebrate the medium and to help shape its future.
For more info visit www.nytvf.com

laura heckman