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| Reminder: TONIGHT – Networking Mixer and Info Session for Comedy Central’s Short Pilot Competition!
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Tonight, Monday, 7 November, NYTVF staffers will be on hand at the Peoples Improv Theater (PIT) for an info session and networking mixer to discuss the Comedy Central Short Pilot Competition as well as other great opportunities from the NYTVF.
The NYTVF received a great amount of interest in this event, and we are currently at capacity. Be sure to arrive early to guarantee entry.
- WHERE: The Peoples Improv Theater
123 E 24th St. New York, NY
- WHEN: Monday, Nov 7th
- 6:00PM – Comedy Central info session
- 6:30PM – 8:30PM – Networking Mixer
Additional details about the Comedy Central initiative can be found here.
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| NYTVF LONDON is this week (11/11/11) |
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The NYTVF is excited to continue its international expansion with the launch of the first annual NYTVF LONDON. The sold-out event will take place this Friday, 11 November 2011. The event will feature an afternoon of panels focused on opening the U.S. television market to UK-based independent television producers and production companies. Additionally, signature sponsor BBC America will host the NYTVF LONDON opening session as well as the event’s closing cocktail reception. All events will take place at BAFTA headquarters (195 Piccadilly).
Signature sponsors Fox Television Studios, in conjunction with Apostle (“Rescue Me”), and Warner Bros. International Television Production will be announcing guaranteed development initiatives with NYTVF, open exclusively to UK producers.
NYTVF LONDON: Program at a Glance
11 November, 2011
BAFTA London – 195 Piccadilly
TO ATTEND: NYTVF London is currently Sold-Out, but there will be a standby line for all panels and events. Arrive early!
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Guest Check-in at 195 Piccadilly |
| 13.30 |
NYTVF London Welcome
Location: Princess Anne Theatre |
The NYTVF and its flagship annual event, the New York Television Festival, were founded in 2005 to provide opportunities for independent producers and television writers to showcase their work before industry decision makers and TV enthusiasts. In the seven years since its launch, the NYTVF has evolved into a year-round development incubator for networks and studios, providing multiple guaranteed development deals for outstanding creators. This brief introduction will provide an overview of the NYTVF and the opportunities available to the artists that participate.
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Creative Exports: An Insider’s Guide to Navigating the U.S. Marketplace
Location: Princess Anne Theatre |
NYTVF London kicks off with this in-depth look at transcontinental television hits (and misses) with an eye toward creative trends across the American broadcast and cable spectrum and emerging demographic sweet spots that are driving development and deals. The discussion will also provide insights for translating scripted and nonscripted concepts to best reach an American audience, as well as deal-making guidance on how to effectively create, sell and protect intellectual property in the U.S. market.
Presented with the generous support of BBC America in conjunction with BAFTA |
| 14.45 |
Networking Break and Tea Service
Location: Run Run Shaw Room |
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Formats Without Borders: Creating a Transatlantic Reality Hit
Location: Princess Anne Theatre |
The American television landscape is filled with reality hits first created and broadcast on British soil – could yours be next? Panelists will lead a lively discussion on the creation, adaptation, and sale of formats across territories and provide valuable information for independent producers looking to prep a project for the U.S. market. Additionally, Warner Bros. International execs will announce information on the studio-sponsored development deal for U.K. unscripted producers.
Presented with the generous support of Warner Bros. International Television Production |
| 16.15 | Translates to Success: Adapting Scripted Television for U.S. Sensibilities
Location: Princess Anne Theatre |
In recent years there have been a number of international scripted hits adapted to great success for U.S. networks. This discussion, led by a studio that has shepherded several notable international adaptations, including AMC’s “The Killing” and USA’s upcoming “Sirens,” will illuminate the American studio and network scripted development process and provide insights for writers looking to break into the market. The panel will also announce details of the Fox Television Studios and Apostle-sponsored initiative guaranteeing a script development deal exclusively for U.K.-based creators.
Presented with the generous support of Fox TV Studios in conjunction with Apostle |
| 17.00 | BBC America Closing Cocktail Reception
Location: Run Run Shaw Room |
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| Reminder- Missed out on registering for NYTVF London? Join the NYTVF for cocktails. |
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Limited space is still available for NYTVF LONDON’s UK Indie Producers Cocktail Party.
RSVP today to join the NYTVF in conjunction with The Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT) for your chance to network and meet with NYTVF LONDON organizers and learn more about current opportunities with the NYTVF.
NYTVF LONDON: UK Indie Producers Cocktail Party
- WHERE: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), 195 Piccadilly, London
- WHEN: Friday, 11 November, 2011
- TIME: 19.00 – 21.00
- TO ATTEND: please RSVP to [email protected] with “UK Producers Cocktail” in the subject.
This event is free to attend.
The first 50 people to sign-in at the door will receive a free pint, courtesy of the NYTVF.
Additional details about NYTVF LONDON here: http://nytvf.com/2011_london.htm
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| Comedy Central Orders Presentation of 2010 NYTVF Official Selection “My Mans”
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Congratulations to 2010 NYTVF Alumni Mark Raterman, Andy Miara, & Tim Robinson! Comedy Central has ordered a presentation of their show “My Mans”, executive produced by Naomi Odenkirk and Mark Provissiero.
“My Mans” (sketch comedy on a hero’s journey) was an Official Selection in the 2010 New York Television Festival, and we were excited to have Raterman participate in the NYTVF panel at Chicago Comic-Con this year to talk about translating sketch comedy experience into television success. You can view the trailer for “My Mans” here and the full pilot here.
Congratulations Again!
Are you an NYTVF Alum with exciting news to share? Email Director of Artist Relations, Laura Heckman at [email protected]
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| A Message from NYTVF Partner, NATPE |
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Use promocode N12NYTV for $750 rate.
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