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CONTENTS:
Fifth Annual Independent Pilot Competition now accepting entries
The NYTVF co-presenting four events at New York Comic Con
The NYTVF congratulates 2007 pilot-maker Kevin Napier for receiving a pilot order from FOX
History Makers Summit is Coming to NYC
A brief message from MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer
Check out the 2008 Pilots on our YouTube Channel
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Dear Friends,
Fifth Annual Independent Pilot Competition now accepting entries
The New York Television Festival is proud to announce it is now accepting submissions to its fifth annual Independent Pilot Competition (IPC). The 2009 NYTVF will be held September 21st through the 26th.
Official Selections to the 2008 Independent Pilot Competition were screened directly for development execs, agents, and producers throughout the TV industry. Additionally, all pilots were broadcast online for viewers all over the world to enjoy, maximizing the exposure our artists received for their work. Our top entrants have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest producers in TV, such as Tom Fontana, Michael Davies, Mitchell Hurwitz, and Phil Rosenthal. They also have a chance to win cash prizes, development deals, and recognition unmatched anywhere else. In past years, pilots have been purchased for development by networks such as NBC, A&E, and Versus.
The NYTVF accepts pilots from 4 to 22 minutes in length in all categories and genres, both scripted and unscripted, live-action and animated. For more information, please visit www.nytvf.com or email us at submissions09@nytvf.com.
NYTVF co-presenting four events at New York Comic Con
From February 6-8 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, New York Comic Con (NYCC) is launching, and the New York Television Festival will be there! The NYTVF is co-presenting four events at NYCC, two centering on independent television and two featuring the talent behind two of the biggest shows on the FOX network. These events include:
SATURDAY
FEB 7TH
3:00 PM-
4:00 PM |
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Do You Have a Great Idea for a TV Show?: A Starter’s Guide on Independent Television
Many people have had ideas for the perfect new TV show, but what comes next? Unless they have a relative working in development at a network, it can be very difficult for aspiring TV producers to get their voices heard. This panel introduces the audience to a group of independent producers who took matters into their own hands. Often armed only with easily accessible equipment and a few favors from friends, dozens of up-and-coming producers have created their own television pilots and showcased them for the decision-makers in the industry at the New York Television Festival. As a result of screening at the NYTVF, producers have secured deals with development departments at places such as NBC, A&E, and MSN. Come listen to the stories of independent producers who have used the NYTVF to help launch their careers in television.
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Panelists include Kevin Napier ("Ex-Pats: Bangalore" 2007, “The Station” 2009) Barry Gribble (“Codeword Secret” 2007, “Saving Corporate America” 2008), Marty Johnson (“Strange Faculty” 2007, “Today’s Special” 2008) and James Murray (“Criss-Cross” 2005, “Super Mega-Awesome Travel Show”, 2006).
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SATURDAY
FEB 7TH
5:30 PM-
7:45 PM |
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New York Television Festival Showcase: The Best of Independent Television
The New York Television Festival (NYTVF) presents a selection of independently produced pilots that received acclaim at the 2008 Independent Pilot Competition. Creator-producers will be on hand to discuss the creative process behind creating, developing, and shooting your own TV pilot. The showcase features a Drama Block and a Comedy Block separated by a brief intermission.
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Short interstitial screenings and brief talkbacks with the producers will occur during the presentation.
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SUNDAY
FEB 8TH
1:45 PM |
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NYCC and NYTVF Present FOX’s “Fringe”
The hit FOX action series visits NY Comic Con for an event featuring a Q&A with cast and producers, and an exclusive video presentation created specifically for the NYCC audience. The event will be lead by executive producer Jeff Pinkner and cast members Anna Torv (“Olivia Dunham”), John Noble (“Dr. Walter Bishop”), Lance Reddick (“Phillip Broyles”), Kirk Acevedo (“Charlie Francis”), Blair Brown (“Nina Sharp”) and Jasika Nicole (“Astrid Farnsworth”).
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This will take place at 1:45 PM in Room 1A08-12. Additional members of the cast and crew participating in the event will be announced soon.
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SUNDAY
FEB 8TH
Screening
12:45 PM
Autographs
2:00 PM |
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NYCC and NYTVF Present Joss Whedon and FOX's "Dollhouse"
Pop culture icon Joss Whedon will attend NY Comic Con as a Special Guest and premiere the first act of his upcoming television series "Dollhouse" to convention attendees. One of the most influential names in the pop culture landscape of the last decade, Whedon is the creator of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel," "Firefly," and "Serenity," and his latest project "Dollhouse" -- is set to premiere on February 13 on FOX.
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Whedon will lead a screening of the first act of the first episode of "Dollhouse" followed by a discussion at 12:45 PM in the IGN Theater. Whedon will then conduct an autograph session beginning at 2 PM.
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Want to attend NYCC?
Visit http://www.nycomiccon.com to buy passes. Enter the code “NYTVF5” for a $5 discount.
Hope to see you there!
The NYTVF congratulates 2007 pilot-maker Kevin Napier for receiving a pilot order from FOX
Last week, The Hollywood Reporter announced that independent producer Kevin Napier’s comedy script, “The Station,” has been officially ordered as a pilot from the Fox network. The pilot is being produced by Ben Stiller’s Red Hour Films, with Stiller attached to direct the pilot. Napier is signed on to write the pilot script and to co-executive produce the pilot for FOX. Once the pilot is completed, FOX will decide whether to pick the show up for series in fall 2009 or later midseason.
Kevin Napier was the creator of a pilot in the 2007 NYTVF titled “Ex-Pats: Bangalore,” and that pilot earned Napier an NYTVF Fellowship in which he received a mentorship with Tom Fontana. Through this mentorship, Napier cultivated his project and presented it to development execs at Red Hour Films. Once Red Hour acquired the show, it was sent to development executives at FOX. The NYTVF is thrilled with the success of Kevin Napier and wishes him all the best in production of his pilot, ‘The Station.”
Here is a link to the story in The Hollywood Reporter.
History Makers Summit is Coming to NYC
The History Makers Summit is coming to town from January 29-31 at the Marriott Downtown.
The History Makers Summit is an annual event that attracts the world's key commissioning editors, delegates and broadcasters. Held from January 29-31,
2009 in New York City at the Marriott Downtown, the summit addresses the relationship between history and current affairs through high profile keynote addresses, master classes, debates and workshops.
Our programming highlights include a session with scholar Dr. Henry Gates, who will address the extraordinary political changes in the United States into a historical context, a look at the Biography genre, and the journalist failures and flaws in the TV coverage of Wall Street's fall. You'll also have the opportunity to meet with the world's top commissioning editors at our Decision Maker Lunches and honor "The Best" and "Most Innovative" programs of the year at our Awards Ceremony.
For more information on History Makers, please visit http://www.historymakers2009.com
A brief message from MediaBytes with Shelly Palmer
News You Can Use About Media, Technology and Entertainment. You Give Us Two Minutes and We'll Give You The Stuff You Really Care About.
http://www.shellypalmermedia.com/
For more information, please visit www.nytvf.com
Regards,
--NYTVF
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