FREE SKATE advances to SFs in ATX TV Festival's The Pitch Competition presented by Canva
My TV pilot FREE SKATE has advanced to the Semi-Final Round of ATX TV Festival's The Pitch Competition presented by Canva.
The Pitch Competition gives writers the chance to pitch their TV show idea in front of some of TV’s greatest showrunners and executives at the annual ATX TV Festival.
The Finalists will be announced on April 12, 2024. Fingers crossed!
ABOUT THE PITCH COMPETITION:
The ATX TV Pitch Competition presented by Canva and the Pitch Program were developed to give burgeoning TV writers the community, support, and tools needed to take the next steps in their careers.
This program is designed for those that have not quite been able to pierce the industry bubble. It is for those who have been hitting wall after wall trying to get into the right door, and also those just starting out, ready to give it their all, but have no idea where to begin.
The Pitch Competition gives writers the chance to pitch their TV show idea in front of some of TV’s greatest showrunners and executives at the annual ATX TV Festival. Finalists will also be able to utilize visuals created in Canva to accompany their pitch.
The ATX TV Pitch Program is the year long program for the ten (10) Pitch Competition Finalists that last from May 2024 - May 2025. It is divided into four (4) parts: Developing Your Project, Perfecting Your Pitch, How to Take a Meeting, and Inside the Writers Room, and includes:
Monthly Virtual Gatherings with Special Guests (showrunners, executives, manager, agents, etc). These are moderated conversations that give all finalists an open forum to ask any questions about the industry or guest’s career.
Script Feedback from ATX TV Staff, fellow Finalists and Industry Members.
Workshops to hone your 4 minute pitch and create your 12-15 minute pitch, including practice sessions and feedback with industry professionals, ie. “mock pitches.”
Preparation and practice meetings with Showrunners, Executives, Manager & Agents in preparation for General and Staffing Meetings.
Writers Room 101 Workshop with showrunner and staff writer(s) discussing various protocols in the writers room, including staffing levels, the overall do’s and don’ts (that can vary greatly from room to room).
The first place winner of ATX TV Festival’s The Pitch Competition will receive:
Script Read and General Meeting with minimum three (3) ATX TV Pitch Judges or ATX TV Panelists for feedback.
Pitch Mentorship with Showrunner or Executive (three (3) virtual meetings) to help hone and edit the pitch to prepare winner for meetings.
Three (3) General Pitch Meetings with Studio, Network, or Production Company.
Three (3) months of hosting on The Black List.
Two (2) script evaluations on The Black List to help fine-tune their pilot script.
One (1) Credential to ATX TV Festival, Season 14 (2025).
