Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and the NYTVF have launched a landmark partnered initiative providing indie producers and production companies with the opportunity to compete for a guaranteed production budget of $300,000 to create an original short series with accompanying second screen material. The winning selection and subsequent series will debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2013 and will then be exclusively distributed via Samsung Smart TVs and Galaxy devices. The partnership marks the first NYTVF development initiative conceived to specifically solicit content intended to be experienced across multiple devices and challenges creators to creatively expand storytelling norms by maximizing the viewing experiences enabled by Samsung's unique second screen technology.
How should "Second Screen Material" be incorporated into my submission?
We encourage you to think of the second screen as more than just an extra or deleted scene, but rather as an additional opportunity to provide perspective and enhance the story. At the same time, make sure the primary show offers a complete viewing experience - the second screen shouldn't provide spoilers or otherwise necessary information central to the story. Additionally, submitters are encouraged to think of additional interactive elements that can complement the second screen material.
Needed to submit?
An original short pilot or excerpt scene that is six (6) to ten (10) minutes in length
One (1) piece of corresponding second screen content that is a maximum of two (2) minutes in length
One (1) series treatment outlining the show concept and second screen extension opportunities that is a maximum of four (4) pages in length
The submission period will open at 12pm (noon) EST on August 6, 2012 and will close at 12pm (noon) EST on September 24, 2012. All submissions must be received during this time period, without exception.
Finalists will receive designation as 2012 NYTVF Official Artists and be invited to the New York Television Festival, held in NYC in October 2012.
samsungA screening committee of NYTVF officials will narrow the pool of entrants down to 5 finalists which will be presented to Samsung executives. One winner will be selected by Samsung and he/she will receive a production budget of $300,000 to create an original short series with accompanying second screen material. Additionally, Samsung may elect to enter into development agreements with additional finalists.
For additional information and a video visit http://www.nytvf.com/2012_samsung.html#video .
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