Fox and NYTVF Announce Comedy Script Contest

Posted on March 8, 2012

Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and the New York Television Festival (NYTVF) have announced the fifth annual FOX-NYTVF Comedy Script Contest. The contest seeks scripts for original half-hour comedy TV pilots from aspiring television writers. The prize is $25,000 and a development deal with FOX. Scripts must present an original idea for a potential half-hour comedy series. The opening date for script submissions is Monday, April 16, 2012. The winner will be announced at the 8th Annual New York Television Festival, being held October 22-27, 2012, in lower Manhattan.

NYTVF Founder Terence Gray says, "Five years ago FOX took a chance on the NYTVF when they partnered with us to offer a guaranteed deal to a talented writer in our community. The network's support and continued commitment have fundamentally changed the way in which we work with the industry and paved the way for artists to access opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach. We are thrilled and honored to continue this partnership with FOX and look forward to the creative response from our community."

More information about the contest can be found here. The official rules can be found here.