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NYTVF Newsletter
March 3, 2011
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Contents:
Sony Format Competition - Finalists Announced
Upcoming NYTVF Launch Events: Philadelphia and Chicago
NYTVF at Digital Hollywood
2011 NYTVF Summer Internship Program
 
 
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Sony Format Competition - Finalists Announced
 

The NYTVF and Sony Pictures Television are proud to announce the three finalists in the Sony Pictures Television Format Contest.

To be announced the week of March 14th, the winner will be awarded a $10,000 development deal with Sony Pictures Television as well as the opportunity to attend MIPCOM 2011 in Cannes, France.

Congratulations to these fine finalists:

  • "Dollars and Sense" created by Soreyrith Um
  • "Local Local" created by Ben Gonyo
  • "The Trend" created by Ahlilah Longmire

NYTVF on the town...
 

The NYTVF is continuing our 2011 outreach efforts with scheduled stops in Philadelphia and Chicago in the coming weeks. Stop by to meet Festival staff, learn about the 2011 Independent Pilot Competition and FOX Comedy Script Contest, and network with other artists.

NYTVF LAUNCH EVENTS - MARCH 2011
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16


Join NYTVF staffers for a casual night of networking and cocktails in partnership with the Philadelphia Entertainment Network.
  • DATE: Wednesday, March 16
  • TIME: 6 pm – 9 pm
  • LOCATION: McFadden’s Ballpark | 1 Citizen’s Bank Way | Philadelphia, PA
  • Free to Attend | No Cover | Discounted Drinks & Appetizers | Free Parking
Pre-register at www.nytvf316.eventbrite.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 19


NYTVF Info Session at C2E2 - the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Do You Have a Great Idea for a TV Show? A Starter’s Guide to Independent Television
  • DATE: Saturday, March 19
  • TIME: 7 pm – 8 pm
  • LOCATION: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo | Room 475b – West Building at McCormick Place | 2301 South Lake Shore Drive | Chicago, IL
For additional information or to reserve tickets: www.c2e2.com

MONDAY, MARCH 21


NYTVF Chicago Launch Party and Meet & Greet – NYTVF Founder Terence Gray, Co-Festival Director Michael Getto and Director of Artist Relations Laura Heckman will be in the Windy City to celebrate the 2011 announcements with Chicago alums and artists. RSVP to attend.
  • DATE: Monday, March 21
  • TIME: 6 pm – 9 pm
  • LOCATION: The Spot | 4437 N. Broadway Avenue | Chicago, IL
For additional information or to RSVP: RSVP@nytvf.com

FIRST 50 GUESTS TO SIGN IN AT EVENT WILL RECEIVE FREE DRINK TICKETS!

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9


Additionally, NYTVF Founder Terence Gray will be moderating a panel in New York at the Digital Hollywood Content Summit, next Wednesday, March 9th.
  • DATE: Wednesday, March 9
  • Panelists:
    • Jeremiah Rosen, President and Partner: Campfire
    • Sarah Szalavitz, Founder: 7Robot
    • Hope Hutman, Telefon Projekt
    • Alison Norrington, Founder: StorycentralDIGITAL
For additional information or to purchase tickets: click here

 

Have an event you’d like Festival staff to speak at?
Let us know! Email us at industry11@nytvf.com.
We look forward to meeting you!

2011 Summer Internship Program

The New York Television Festival is currently accepting applications for the 2011 Summer Internship Program.

If you are – or know – a current college student or recent graduate with a passion for television, we’d love to hear from you! Please send cover letters and resumes to internships11@nytvf.com.

2010 NYTVF Interns

2010 Interns

left to right) Amanda Lorber, New York University | Adam Wagner, Brown University | Elliot Johnson, Duke University | Nicole Zeidman, Syracuse University | Melissa Rosen, New York University | Lily Cedarbaum, Columbia University

 

 

For more information visit www.nytvf.com

®2011 NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL