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Monday, January 4, 2010

Pitchmarket

Thought I'd pass this along:


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -

January 4th 2010

DEADLINE APPROACHES!

PITCHMARKET 2010 - PITCH PANEL APPLICATION DEADLINE:

JANUARY 15TH 2010

PitchMarket 2010's TV Series Panel Pitch features a handful of talented applicants leveraging an extended pitching session to an entire panel of decision makers, while other participants watch and learn. The is a unique opportunity to get your ideas in front of heavy-weight industry decision-makers and trendsetters.

Application deadline for this unique opportunity is January 15th 2009. For more information and application forms visit www.ftxevents.com.

PitchMarket 2010 announces its first TV Series Pitch Competition! Any registrant of PitchMarket 2010 (Sunday PM or Combo Pass) is eligible to apply for FREE!

TV Series may be any style, length, or genre (i.e. ½ hour reality show, animated children’s series, 1 hour drama, etc). We will even consider mini-series.

Submissions will be juried by industry professionals and TEN finalists will be selected to pitch LIVE on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Pitches will be 20 minutes in length and include feedback from the executives. Other attendees may sit in on your pitch to watch and learn.

If you would like the opportunity to pitch your TV series to a panel of executives please send up to 3 pages (maximum) of show bible including:

  • logline
  • summary of 1st season
  • summary of pilot episode
  • main character breakdown
  • any other important information

The BEST PITCH wins CASH as well as professional development services. Second and Third place receive development services. Final prize amounts TBA.

Prizes so far include: TV Boot Camp training, Script PIMP development notes, script consultation, iScript professional readings, software, industry event passes, and more!

PITCHMARKET 2010 - THE EVENT IN BRIEF

SATURDAY MARCH 6TH AND SUNDAY MARCH 7TH:

Are you a film school graduate? Have you got a great idea for a series? Developed a pilot? Got twenty-four pages of gold? If any of these describe you - don’t miss out on the opportunity to pitch directly to industry executives, literary agents, and managers. This is Hollywood North’s chance to grab some serious face-time with industry pros. This year’s PitchMarket features two days of pitch workshops, coaching sessions, career accelerators for industry advancement, panel pitches and face-to-face pitch meetings. Chat with story editors, funding agencies, and other industry organizations in the Pitch Cafe or enjoy the Indie Lounge, a relaxed networking space with special guest indie producers and directors.

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