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: 01/07/2020

Notification: February 1, 2020

Rules

Written or video submissions accepted.

For written pitches:

• Must submit a full story synopsis. This can range from a page in length to a full treatment--entirely up to you on how to best present your idea. We do not judge on format, we judge on the idea itself. Supplemental materials (illustrations, etc.) are allowed. The best format is usually comprised of a logline, a page-long summary, and any other 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:

• Concept must be for a scripted television series.
• Script Pipeline will not share your idea with anyone unless you’re chosen as a winner or runner-up and give us explicit permission to do so.
• Previous Script Pipeline writers and former Great TV Idea contest entrants are welcome to submit, but material must not have been previously entered.
• Should go without saying, but the concept needs to be WHOLLY ORIGINAL and not based on an existing franchise.

Awards

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

• $1,000
• Extensive development sessions with Script Pipeline to get your concept ready for circulation
• Assistance in completing a TV pilot script (optional)
• Long-term exposure to producers and other companies for potential development
• Review and development of additional pitches and material

Runner-up – Announced February 1st:

• Development with Script Pipeline executives to fine-tune your pitch
• Industry circulation consideration for the pitch or a previously existing pilot
• Review of additional pitches and material