Producers will Participate as Official Artists at the 2011 NYTVF

The NYTVF is proud to announce the twenty-five semi-finalist projects in the inaugural A&E; Unscripted Development Pipeline. All of the selected producers will have their projects reviewed by the network for a chance to win a $10,000 prize and the opportunity to participate in the creation of a network pilot based on their concept. Five finalists will be named at the Awards Show during NYTVF 2011.

Additionally, the semi-finalists have the opportunity to participate in the 2011 New York Television Festival as Official Artists. As such, the semi-finalists will join the 2011 Independent Pilot Competition Official Selections, along with finalists from the Sony Format Competition and the Bing Decisions Project in exclusive, artist-only events, including NYTVF Pitch, Executive Access and Development Chats.

A hearty congratulations to all the semi-finalists and thank you to everyone who entered.

A&E; Unscripted Development Pipeline: Semi-Finalists

• American Genius
  Created by: Phillip Hullquist – Nashville, TN


• The Baton
  Created by: Mark Saxenmeyer – Chicago, IL


• The Big Blind
  Created by: Russell Ford and Alec Torelli – Las Vegas, NV


• Deadliners
  Created by: Justin Tyler, Alden Ford and Matt Fisher – New York, NY


• Detroit 300
  Created by: Keith McQuirter – Detroit, MI


• Disinherited
  Created by: Roslyn Dauber – Los Angeles, CA


• Dominatrix Diaries
  Created by: Chelsea Downs – New York, NY


• FX Factory
  Created by: Brian Beacock, Lauren Bass and James Wade – Los Angeles, CA


• Great Hexpectations
  Created by: Tommy Lonardo and Dennis Golonka – Staten Island, NY


• Hardcore Husbands
  Created by: Joseph Saroufim – Santa Monica, CA


• Harvey’s Transformation Camp
  Created by: Leslie Small and Julian Gooden – Los Angeles, CA


• Heal Your Space
  Created by: Brian Thomas and Dina Lockridge – Los Angeles, CA


• I Could Do That
  Created by: Benjamin Deeb – Los Angeles, CA


• Immigration Nation
  Created by: Jeff Crandall and Allen Yates – Los Angeles, CA


• Mineral Explorers
  Created by: Thomas Nagin – Hot Springs, Arkansas


• The New Independents
  Created by: Chris Suchorsky – New York, NY


• Our Forgotten Dead Presidents
  Created by: Paul Durica – Chicago, IL


• Pushing The Limits: Diaries of the Ironman
  Created by: Daniel Sacchetto and Javier Bermudez – Los Angeles, CA


• Race Track Dads
  Created by: Don Mann – Los Angeles, CA


• Reverend Billy’s Life After Shopping
  Created by: Glenn Gabel, William Talen and Savitri D. – New York, NY


• Surviving the Burn
  Created by: Paul Lima – Los Angeles, CA


• Toes of Steel
  Created by: Bess Kargman – New York, NY


• Tough Girl
  Created by: Tim Smyth and Mike Represa – New York, NY


• Vendor
  Created by: Daniel Mintz – New York, NY


• A Week With My Father
  Created by: Giacomo Knox – Pasadena, CA

2011 AMERICAN FILM MARKET – NOVEMBER 2 – 9, 2011

Each year, Los Angeles — the film capital of the world — serves as the backdrop for the industry’s most coveted and world’s largest motion picture trade show, the American Film Market (AFM).

The AFM brings together the who’s who of the global film industry with more than 8,000 attendees hailing from 70+ countries, including decision makers from leading entertainment companies, filmmakers, producers, directors, writers, and more, who all gather under one roof for the eight-day event. From hundreds of film premieres, to the AFM Conference Series and Industry Conversations where industry thought leaders and experts provide critical insight into the most important and controversial topics impacting the business, to parties, invaluable networking opportunities and millions of dollars in production and distribution deals being done, the AFM is a must attend annual event for all those who provide services to the motion picture industry.

For more information about attending, visit www.americanfilmmarket.com .