Winner Announced
The winner of the 2014 History Unscripted Development Pipeline is:
- Wreck Hunters, created by Gary Simson and Andrew Giacometti - Los Angeles, CA
Finalists Announced
HISTORY and the NYTVF are pleased to announce the five finalists chosen from the field of 15 semi-finalists in the second annual HISTORY Unscripted Development Pipeline. Each of the five will receive notes on their projects from NYTVF and HISTORY development executives as well as a prize of $2,500. Finalists will also receive $1,500 to shoot additional tape to further enhance their projects. From there, the creators of one winning project will receive $10,000 as well as the opportunity to participate in the creation of a network pilot based on their concept.
2014 NYTVF History Unscripted Development Pipeline Finalists
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Cleveland Art
Created by Jeannine Denholm, Dave Denholm, and Stefan Wallach - Cleveland, OH -
Crash Junkies
Created by Steve Garrett and Jeff Steinborn - Nashville, TN -
Hackers
Created by Sean Skelton and Manny Kivowitz - New York, NY -
Sap Wars
Created by Hilary Weisman Graham and George Cilley - Francestown, NH -
Wreck Hunters
Created by Gary Simson and Andrew Giacometti - Los Angeles, CA
Semi-finalists Announced
The NYTVF is proud to announce the fifteen semi-finalist projects in the 2nd annual History Unscripted Development Pipeline. All of the selected producers will have their projects reviewed by the network. Five finalists will be named by History and have the opportunity to create additional tape under the guidance of the channel and the NYTVF. One winner will win a $10,000 prize and the opportunity to participate in the creation of a network pilot based on their concept.
Congratulations to the semi-finalists and sincerest thanks to all who entered!
2014 NYTVF History Unscripted Development Pipeline Semi-finalists
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Antique Garage
Created by Michael Kasino - New York, NY -
Blood Brothers
Created by Will Cunningham and the White Plains Rugby Club - New York, NY -
Cleveland Art
Created by Jeannine Denholm - Cleveland, OH -
Crash Junkies
Created by Steve Garrett and Jeff Steinborn - Nashville, TN -
The Full Monte
Created by Steven Matty - New York, NY -
Hackers
Created by Sean Skelton and Manny Kivowitz - New York, NY -
Harlistas: Latino Rider Journeys
Created by Alfredo De Villa - Brooklyn, NY -
Heli Hog Hunters
Created by Bil Arscott - Dallas, TX -
It's A Rough Life
Created by Jeremy Lavoi and Abby Berendt Lavoi - San Francisco, CA -
Larson Legacy
Created by Jenn Larson - Mora, MN -
Reenactors
Created by Angela Harrer and Andrew Eldridge - Newton, MA -
Rocky Mountain Cowboys
Created by Nathan Stoll - Creede, CO and New York, NY -
Sap Wars
Created by Hilary Weisman Graham and George Cilley - Francestown, NH -
The Wise Guy Singer
Created by Sal Manzo and Aaron Weiss - New York, NY -
Wreck Hunters
Created by Gary Simson and Andrew Giacometti- Los Angeles, CA
Submission Info - Deadline Passed
History and the NYTVF are re-teaming for an innovative program seeking original unscripted television treatments from independent artists and production companies. Submissions should focus on charismatic male characters living in surprising worlds or with fresh points of view. See below for more from History.
A screening committee of NYTVF judges will narrow the pool of entrants down to 15 semi-finalists. These semi-finalists will be presented to History development executives, who will select five finalists from among the 15 projects. Each of these finalist projects will receive notes from the network and $2,500 to shoot short presentations that further explore their subject. One winning project, selected by History, will be awarded $10,000, and the creator(s) will have the opportunity to participate in the possible production of a pilot.
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.
This competition is FREE to enter.
Download Full Rules and Entry Packet Here
Check out our FAQ or Ask NYTVF, and make sure you check out the resources page for FREE music and footage.
Use the links below to explore the various aspects of submitting to the History Unscripted Development Pipeline.
History Creative Brief
From the deals on “Pawn Stars” to the misadventures with “The Legend of Shelby the Swamp Man” and the ingenuity of the “Mountain Men”, History is a #1 destination for authentic informative unscripted entertainment for men. The purpose of this NYTVF initiative is to introduce History to the next generation of emerging producers and story tellers who have found dynamic aspirational male characters in exciting exceptional worlds. What makes these characters interesting and drives them? Why should the audience care about this character/group and what they do? Are these characters experts in their worlds? Is there clear exciting action that can provide material for multiple episodes/ seasons? Try to think outside the box of what is on our air. After all- we already have it! The History brand is sharp, gutsy, genuine, and rooted- and we think you might have the next big thing!
About History:
HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate, including scripted event programming, features a roster of hit series including American Pickers®, American Restoration™, Ax Men™, Counting Cars™, Pawn Stars®, Swamp People® and The Legend of Shelby the Swamp Man as well as HISTORY®’s first scripted series Vikings, and epic miniseries and special programming such as The Bible and the Emmy® Award-winning Hatfields & McCoys, Gettysburg, Vietnam in HD, America The Story of Us® and 102 Minutes That Changed America.
Awards
- 15 Semi-finalists will recieve 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.
- 5 Finalists will receive notes from the network and $2,500 to shoot short presentations that further explore their subject.
- 1 winning project, selected by History, will be awarded $10,000, and the creator(s) will have the opportunity to participate in the possible production of a pilot.
Important Dates
- Monday, November 4, 2013…………….Submission Period Begins
- Monday, February 24, 2014 (noon)…………….Submission Deadline
- Monday, March 17, 2014 (approximate)…………….Semi-finalists Announced
- Monday, April 14, 2014 (approximate)…………….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
Entry Requirements
Download Full Rules and Entry Packet Here
- Five (5) Pilot Screening Copies, two (2) to four (4) minutes in length
- Playable DVDS: Five (5) copies of the Pilot Program with label of Producer, Director and/or Production Company and contact information
- Compressed video file: One (1) copy of the Pilot Program saved as a compressed/ QuickTime file on a data DVD (MP4, H.264 or MOV preferred. Recommended output minimum 640w x 348h pixels, or under 200MB)
- 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 data DVD
- 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
- One (1) screen capture image/digital frame from the Pilot, saved as a JPG file on a data DVD
- Signed Application Form
- There is no fee to enter
NOTE: Treatment PDF, Pilot image JPG and Compressed pilot MP4 may all be included on the SAME data DVD.
Address
All submissions, accompanied by a signed Application Form, must be sent to:
History Unscripted Development Pipeline c/o New York Television Festival
121 W 27th St., Suite 901
New York, NY 10001
