FROM SET TO SCREEN: THE SITCOM SEARCH
A Sitcom Pitch Initiative for Comedy Performers - Presented by the New York Television Festival and Just for Laughs
NYTVF and Just for Laughs are looking for hilarious new sitcom ideas (and the masterminds behind them) to compete in a first-ever joint initiative slated for the Just for Laughs Comedy Conference in Montreal, July 26 – 28, 2012. Five finalists will be selected to pitch live during the event before a panel of comedy experts with one winner selected for exclusive showcase opportunities and participation at the 2012 New York Television Festival in October.
More information available here: http://www.nytvf.com/2012_jfl.html For c.onsideration, creators will be asked to submit a series treatment and outline along with supporting video and will retain all rights to their concepts throughout the process.
What are we looking for?
Some of the world’s most beloved TV shows stemmed from comedy performers with a strong story and point of view that uniquely translated to the small screen. From The Cosby Show and Seinfeld to Everybody Loves Raymond, Ellen and Louie – a substantial swath of television history has been paved by comedians and we’re looking for the next big thing. Submissions should be based on or inspired by stories, sketches or characters that have been developed and honed by performance. Single-camera, multi-camera or animation concepts are welcome. We’re looking for fresh sitcom ideas that make us laugh.
How do you submit?
All entries must be submitted via the Just For Laughs upload page and must include the following:
• Series treatment
• Summaries for 4 episodes
• Professional CV
• Supporting Video
• A non-refundable fee of $40.00 CAD
• Full rules and submission requirements can be found at http://comedyconference.hahaha.com/info
ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE BY MAY 18, 2012
Got more projects in the works?
The NYTVF is also currently accepting submissions for The FOX Comedy Script Contest (http://www.nytvf.com/2012_fox_contest.html), The Lifetime Unscripted Development Pipeline (http://www.nytvf.com/2012_lifetime_pipeline.html) and the 8th Annual Independent Pilot Competition (http://www.nytvf.com/2012_ipc.html).
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