Winner Announced
The winner of the third-annual A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline, which was selected from the five finalists announced earlier this year:
- Nathan Stoll for his project, “Dirt Track Outlaws” (New York, NY)
Finalists Announced
The NYTVF is pleased to announce the following selections have been named finalists in the third annual A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline. One winner will receive $10,000 and the opportunity to participate in the production of a pilot based on their concept.
Congratulations to the finalists!
2013 NYTVF A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline Finalists
- Carved in Vermont
Created by: Barre Pinske and Alex Stradling - Chester, VT - Dirt Track Outlaws
Created by: Nathan Stoll - New York, NY - The Location Scout
Created by: Jon Bartholomew - Minneapolis, MN - The Mayor of Malibu
Created by: Jay Falk - Malibu, CA - Tornado Alley
Created by: Patrick Guzzo, Melanie Clapp, Elena Sorré, and Joanna Shaw - New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA
Semi-finalists Announced
The NYTVF is pleased to announce the following selections have been named semi-finalists in the third annual A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline and will advance to the network for consideration. Five finalists will be identified in the coming months and one winner will receive $10,000 and the opportunity to participate in the production of a pilot based on their concept. Additionally, all twenty-five semi-finalists will be invited to the 9th Annual New York Television Festival as Official Artists and enjoy exclusive opportunities available through NYTVF Connect.
Congratulations to the semi-finalists and sincerest thanks to all who entered!
2013 NYTVF A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline Semi-finalists
- Area 1
Created by: William J. Lappe and James Donohue - Bronx, NY - Barality
Created by: Matthew J. Farra - Columbia, SC - Behind Closed Doors
Created by: Kyle Burns - Dallas, Texas - The Black Greek
Created by: Xavier Burgin - Tuscaloosa, AL - Brooklyn Props
Created by: Joseph LeVine and Sean Scanlin - Brooklyn, NY - Carved in Vermont
Created by: Barre Pinske and Alex Stradling - Chester, VT - Celebrity Psychic
Created by: Frank Mosca and Lenny Mitchel - Bronx, NY - Dirt Track Outlaws
Created by: Nathan Stoll - New York, NY - Family Tree
Created by: Brian DeCubellis and Diana DeCubellis - New York, NY - In The Mind Of
Created by: Lawrence Laing - Greenport, NY - Jungle Moguls
Created by: Matthiew Klinck - Los Angeles, CA - Little Plastic Men
Created by: Hayley Etter and Dustin Hall - Las Vegas, NV - The Location Scout
Created by: Jon Bartholomew - Minneapolis, MN - A Man Walks Into A Bar
Created by: Helen Maier and Ron Reggio - New York, NY - The Mayor of Malibu
Created by: Jay Falk - Malibu, CA - Mrs. Dolittle
Created by: Jeffrey Till - Detroit, MI - On Thick Ice
Created by: Steve Marsel - Somerville, MA - Pitch Men
Created by: Alex J. Mann - New York, NY - Room for Improvement
Created by: Elaine Williams and Chip Ambrogio - Bloomfield, NJ - The Salvage King of Brooklyn
Created by: Helen Maier - New York, NY - Selling Miami: Golden Style
Created by: Anre Garrett - Miami, FL - Spirits on Bourbon
Created by: Brad Bohannan, LuLu Marcil, and KD Amond - New Orleans, LA - Tornado Alley
Created by: Patrick Guzzo, Melanie Clapp, Elena Sorré, and Joanna Shaw - New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA - The Ultimate Chicken
Created by: Taffi Rosen-Laing - Greenport, NY - Wrestling Hollywood
Created by: Soreyrith Um - Nashville, TN
Submission Info - Deadline Passed
A&E and the NYTVF have teamed for the third annual A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline to offer great independent producers the opportunity to develop new programming with A&E. If you have an eye for terrific characters and new worlds that add life and freshness to the TV landscape, then this is an opportunity for you.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
From the hilarious antics of "Duck Dynasty" to the gritty tension of the "First 48" and finally the entrepreneurial strategy and hijinks of "Storage Wars", A&E is the destination for real 21st Century stories. As for this initiative, we want you to introduce us to a world that is original, new and full of life. Don't merely show us the great characters that you uncover, but take us into their lives. What makes this concept new, fun and appealing? How are your characters connected and in what ways do they interact? In a time of economic uncertainty and anxiety, we are seeking resourceful groups of people that enjoy life and meet its adversities with good humor and perseverance. Also, don't feel pressured to merely look at concepts that are similar to what is on our air now - after all, we already have it! A&E has long been a home for outstanding television - and we think you might be able to uncover the next big thing.
A screening committee of NYTVF officials will narrow the pool of entrants down to 25 semi-finalists. These semi-finalists will be presented to A&E development executives, who will select five finalists, each of whom will receive notes on their projects and $2,500 to shoot short presentations, exploring their subject, under the guidance of an A&E approved production partner. One winner, selected by A&E, will be awarded $10,000 and he/she will participate in the production of the pilot.
This competition is FREE to enter.
Click here to download the official rules and submission form
Questions? Ask the NYTVF.
Use the links below to explore the various aspects of submitting to the A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline.
Need music for your submission?
NYTVF partner Audio Network is offering FREE and UNLIMITED access to their music library of over 40,000 tracks for any artist submitting to the 2013 NYTVF.
Simply set up an account by contacting Audio Network at nycreativeservices@audionetwork.com with your name, contact details and project title.
Need high-quality footage to improve your contest submission?
NYTVF has partnered with T3Media (formerly Thought Equity Motion) to offer FREE clip licenses for use in A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline submissions. Utilize footage from the world’s leading media companies such as BBC Motion Gallery, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, MGM Studios, HBO Archives, and National Geographic.
To take advantage of this special offer, contact a T3Media sales representative (877) 394-1580 or send an email with your name and phone number to sales@t3media.com. Be sure to mention “NYTVF/A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline” to get set up with a special account. To start browsing T3Media’s video library, visit www.t3licensing.com.
Important Dates
- Monday, April 15, 2013…………….Submission Period Begins
- Wednesday, June 5, 2013 (noon)…………….Submission Deadline
- Monday, July 8, 2013 (on or about)…………….Semi-Finalists Announced
- Monday, August 5, 2013…………….Finalists Announced
Eligibility
- Entrants must be 18 years of age or older and legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
- Formats must be:
- Completely the original work of the entrant
- Not created or funded by broadcast networks, cable networks or major production studios
- Not copied from any other source or previously broadcast or otherwise distributed or disseminated on television (except for previous broadcast on locally distributed campus or public access television or limited Internet broadcast)
- Not in the public domain
- Not in violation of or conflict with the trademark, copyright, rights of privacy, rights of publicity or any other rights, of any kind or nature, of any other person or entity
- Programs must be received by NOON Eastern on June 5, 2013.
Entry Requirements
- Five (5) copies of the video with label of Producer, Director and/or Production Company and contact information
- One (1) to two (2) page treatment describing the unscripted format, which must be submitted as both a hardcopy and as a PDF file type on a CD-ROM
- Subject video must be submitted on playable DVDs formatted for multi-zone or Zone 1 (North America)
- All videos must have a total running time of between 2 and 4 minutes
- Signed Application Form
- There is no fee to enter
Address
All submissions, accompanied by a signed Application Form, must be sent to:
A&E Unscripted Development Pipeline c/o New York Television Festival
121 W 27th St., Suite 901
New York, NY 10001
