Inaugural pipeline seeking independent producers to submit docu-series treatments and tape focused on unique personalities

One producer to create original unscripted pilot with A&E; and production partner, Left/Right Productions

A&E Network and the New York Television Festival (NYTVF) today announced an innovative program seeking original unscripted television treatments from independent artists and production companies. Artists should focus on treatments that center on individuals or small groups that represent unique points of view. The top treatments will be reviewed by the network and the winning producer’s concept will be produced as a pilot in partnership with A&E Network and production partner, Left/Right. A&E has committed to fund the production of the winning concept.

“We are excited to partner with the NYTVF and Left/Right to offer talented independent television producers the opportunity to have their ideas brought to life,” said David McKillop, Executive Vice President of Programming, A&E.

“The NYTVF is thrilled to be expanding our relationship with longtime partner A&E on this new groundbreaking content development initiative,” said NYTVF founder Terence Gray. “That an independent producer can pitch a great idea and through this initiative see their concept come to life by being made into a network-supported pilot, is truly phenomenal.”

To be considered, producers must submit a short treatment (1-2 pages) along with a brief video introducing the subject(s). Twenty-five 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 production partner, Left/Right Productions. One winner will be selected by A&E;, and he/she will participate in the production of the pilot, as well as enjoy a co-executive producer and co-creator credit on the pilot and any subsequent series. All semi-finalists will be invited to participate in the 2011 New York Television Festival as Official Artists.

• Submission Period Begins: Monday, June 20, 2011
• Submission Deadline: Friday, July 15, 2011 (noon)
• Five Finalists Announced: Saturday, September 24 – 2011 NYTVF Awards Show

No entry fee. For details, rules and submission info visit: UNSCRIPTED DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE

To read the full press release, visit: PRESS RELEASE

An Insider’s Guide: Creating and Selling Nonfiction and Unscripted Television

Are you a documentarian, web series creator, short film producer or just someone with a great idea for an unscripted or docu-series TV show? On Wednesday, June 8th join the NYTVF for an exclusive panel on unscripted, nonfiction, and documentary series development, featuring top NY producers and agents. Learn about the Festival’s current opportunities for independent producers working in the unscripted space, including the A&E; Unscripted Development Pipeline and hear tips and advice from producers and agents about creating, pitching and selling formats.

This session is geared toward producers of docu-series, competition series, game shows, talk shows and other nonscripted formats. Please join us after the panel for drinks and networking.

• WHEN: Wednesday, June 8th
• TIME: Panel 6 pm – 7:30 pm
• WHERE: Showbiz Store & Cafe – NY | 19 W 21st St. | New York, NY

To attend please RSVP to [email protected]

11:59 PM, Wed, June 15, 2011: Final Submission Deadline
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