SONY PICTURES TELEVISION FORMAT COMPETITION

Winner Announced!

The NYTVF and Sony Pictures Television are proud to announce that the winner of the Sony Pictures Television Format Contest is “Dollars and Sense” created by Soreyrith Um.

Soreyrith will be awarded a $10,000 development deal from Sony Pictures Television as well as the opportunity to attend MIPCOM in Cannes, France.

Congratulations to Soreyrith and to these fine finalists:

• “Local Local” created by Ben Gonyo
• “The Trend” created by Ahlilah Longmire

Want to see your work produced around the globe?

So does the New York Television Festival! That is why we are teaming up with Sony Pictures Television on Sony Pictures Television Format Competition– a new initiative aimed at producers of nonscripted television. One winner will receive a $10,000 deal from the studio as well as the opportunity of pitching the format to global content buyers at MIPCOM 2011 in Cannes, France

We’re looking for exciting new shows in any nonscripted genre: docusoap, gameshow, talk show, etc. Shows should have the potential to work in multiple regions worldwide, and MUST be wholly original.

All you need to submit is a 4-8 minute teaser tape and a written treatment.

We look forward to seeing your shows!

Click here to download the official rules for the 2010 Sony Pictures Television International Format Project and an official submission form.

For more details Ask the NYTVF.

Required Running Times

All pilots or teaser tapes must have a total running time of between 4 and 8 minutes.

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– Early entry fee (prior to November 15)…….$30
– Regular Entry (after November 15)…….$50

Check and money orders made payable to the “New York Television Festival” or “NYTVF” are acceptable forms of payment.

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– Formats must be:

• an unscripted television series, including, but not limited to, reality programs and game shows
• in English
• wholly original (e.g., NOT adapted from books, plays or any other source material and NOT a “spec” of existing television programs or treatments)
• submitted under the entrant’s legal name as evidenced by entrant’s valid government-issued identification
• comply with the “Official Rules”

• be currently be under development at a network, studio, major production company or format distribution company
• currently or previously have been submitted to any other Competition or festival, including but not limited to the NYTVF Independent Pilot Competition
• have been previously pitched to a network, studio, major production company or format distribution company and/or optioned, developed, purchased or produced by a network, studio, major production company or format distribution company
• violate, misappropriate or infringe another person’s rights, including, but not limited to, privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights

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The New York Television Festival “Sony Pictures Television International Format Project” accepts entries beginning on September 20, 2010 and ending December 13.  All entries must be received by the NYTVF no later than 12:00 Noon ET on December 13, 2010. This is not a postmark date.  Final notification to the winner will be made on or around February 7, 2011.

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– Entries must be submitted on DVD

– Five (5) copies of the Pilot Program with label of Producer, Director and/or Production Company and contact information.

– Written show treatment outlining all aspects of the format.  For game shows or competition shows please include all rules governing the show.  For celebrity or personality focused formats please outline all relevant issues regarding talent involvement and accessibility.

– Signed Application Form and Entry Fee.

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Address

All submissions, accompanied by a signed Application Form and Entry Fee, must be sent to:

New York Television Festival
Attn: Entries ’10
P.O. Box 627
Planetarium Station
New York, NY 10024-0627

For FedEx:
New York Television Festival, Attn: Entries ’10
22 W 19th St., Suite 5R
New York, NY 10011

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Sony Pictures Television Format Competition Submission Deadline in:
	Important Dates Required Running Times Fees Eligibility Acceptance Guidelines Entry Packet Address

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