Objective

To discover original, high-concept TV show ideas and develop the winning material with the writer for circulation network execs and television producers.

Deadline/Entry Fees

Expired. Previous Deadline: 12/31/2018

Notification: February 1, 2018

Rules

Written or video submissions accepted.

For written pitches:

• A two-sentence logline to a full treatment–entirely up to you on how to best present your idea. We don’t judge on format, we judge on the idea itself. Supplemental materials (illustrations, etc.) are also allowed. The best format is usually comprised of a logline, half-page to a page-long summary, and any other notes or comments on the originality of the premise.
• Please do not send full-length screenplays–summaries ONLY. Pitches may be emailed direct or uploaded.
• Remove your name and contact information from the documents prior to submitting.
• Longer submissions are judged on the SAME criteria as short ones, so whatever length you think is best.

For video pitches:

• Submit a link to the video after registration through email. We prefer a private link on YouTube, Vimeo, or any other video hosting site, or your personal website. *make sure to include the password, if private
• Videos can be any length, but shorter is typically better. No short films (or for that matter, features). Must adequately convey the overall premise.

General rules:

• It is highly advised that you register your concept with the WGA prior to submitting, however it is not required. Script Pipeline will not share your idea with anyone unless you’re chosen as a finalist and give us explicit permission to do so.
• Previous Script Pipeline writers and former Idea contest entrants are welcome to submit.
• Goes without saying, but the concept needs to be WHOLLY ORIGINAL and not based on an existing franchise (in other words, don’t send us the next Avengers movie).

Awards

Grand Prize Winner (1) – Announced February 1st, 2018:

• $2,000
• Development sessions with Script Pipeline executives to prepare your pitch for circulation
• Assistance in completing a screenplay (depending on the writer’s experience level)
• Exposure to producers for potential development
• Review of additional pitches and material

Runner-up – Announced February 1st, 2018:

• $500
• Extended development with Script Pipeline’s executives to fine-tune your pitch
• Consideration for industry circulation