Submissions are now open: apply here!
Suited for fiction scripted series (including short form, half-hour and hour-long), from development stage up to the entire unreleased completed series.
Submissions are now open!
Early deadline: May 3rd – ($45)
Final deadline: May 17th – ($60)
For questions, contact Gabriele Capolino: [email protected]
Criteria
- Applicants must submit:
- 1. A pilot script and/or a proof of concept video (up to the entire unreleased series) via password-protected link.
- 2. A pitch deck with key info on the show at large, or a show bible with a detailed overview of the arc of the project.
- For projects with one or multiple episodes in post-production, the pilot is required.
- Short form series, limited series, and anthology series, are eligible.
- Projects cannot have premiered prior to Gotham Week (September 2021) nor sold to any network.
- The submitted material cannot have been sold to any network, partner, studio or website ahead of Gotham Week. Production companies and development deals will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between the Gotham TV Series Lab and Narrative Series at Gotham Week?
A: The Gotham TV Series Lab (May 2021) is a 5-days program created to mentor up to 10 fiction series projects: the teams selected will also participate as Narrative Series in Gotham Week (September 2021) to connect with Industry. After the call for entries for the TV Series Lab (deadline: March 12, 2021), another call for entries for fiction series projects (any format, any stage of development or production) opens in April: teams only interested in connecting with Industry to advance their series projects might apply directly as a Narrative Series for Gotham Week. Short form series in development with a proof of concept may apply to the Gotham TV Series Lab. Short form series in post-production are only eligible for Narrative Series at Gotham Week. We encourage applicants to the 2021 Gotham TV Series Lab to wait for their acceptance/non-acceptance notification (by end of April) if planning to apply to Gotham Week with the same series project!
Q: If I’ve made a feature film previously, am I still eligible to apply to this program?
A: Yes. Filmmakers who’ve made a feature previously are still eligible to apply for the Long-Form program.
Q: My project is intended to be closer to fifteen-minute episodes. Am I eligible for this program?
A: Yes. For short-form series projects, you should apply to this category.
Q: I’m not based in the U.S., but I’m working on a long-form series. If it’s an international project, is it still eligible for this program?
A: Yes. All International projects must be submitted through one of The Gotham’s Presenting Partners. All submissions through a Presenting Partner are by invitation only and must have been confirmed by that partner prior to submission or by direct invitation of The Gotham. To see the full list of partners, see the bottom of this page.
Q: I’ve shot the pilot episode of my project. Am I still eligible to apply?
A: Yes, as long as it is unreleased and used as a proof of concept (so you are open to reshoot it in case of a network deal).
Q: My project is a narrative, multi-platform series. Can I still apply to this category?
A: Yes. On the application, you’ll see a field where you can define the “Distribution Platform” of the project. There, please make sure you select ‘Other’ and explain your idea in the “Please Specify If Other” box. It’s also recommended that you use the ‘Project Summary’ field on the application to describe any cross-platform intentions with the project.
Q: Is there a benefit to applying before the Early Deadline?
A: Yes. To encourage early submissions, applicants submitting by the Early Deadline pay a $45 submission fee. Applicants submitting by the Final Deadline pay a $60 submission fee.