Narrative Series submissions for the 2023 Project Market will open in late March.

Suited for short- and long-form scripted fiction series ranging from the from development stage to the post-production or distribution stage, including completed unreleased series.

For more information about participating in the Gotham Week Project Market, visit our Project Market page.

Dates & Deadlines

— Information Session: April 26, 2023 at 6-7 PM ET

— Early Submission Deadline: May 4, 2023 at 11:59 PM HT 11:59 PM HT (Hawaii–Aleutian)

— Final Submission Deadline: May 23, 2023 at 11:59 PM HT 11:59 PM HT (Hawaii–Aleutian)

— Notifications: mid-July 2023

— 2023 Gotham Week: September 16—22 (Project Market Sept 18—22)

How to Apply

If you are interested in submitting your series to participate in the Project Market, learn more about eligibility, application requirements, and materials below.

Please note, once you have begun your application, you will not be able to save and return to your application file. We strongly encourage creators to prepare application materials before beginning the application for a seamless process.

Eligibility

Active Gotham Membership: To apply to the Project Market, you must be a member of The Gotham. If you are not currently a member, use the code GWPM23 for 15% off of your annual membership fee when you join at the Pro or Essential level. Pro members receive a submission fee waiver. Learn more and become a member.

Submission Fees: You must pay a submission fee to complete your application. The fee for those who submit by the Early Deadline is $45; the fee for those who submit by the Final Deadline is $60.

Application Materials

Scripted fiction series, whether they are short-form (under 40 minutes) or long-form (over 40 minutes), including limited or anthology series, may be submitted for consideration.

Projects may be in development stage, with a pilot script and pitch or series bible, or the post-production or distribution stage, which might mean a completed, unreleased series.

Submitted projects cannot have premiered nor been sold to any network, partner, studio or website prior to participating in Gotham Week (September 2023). Projects associated with a production company or with development deals in the works are eligible for the Project Market and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

A complete application includes:

— A pilot script and/or proof of concept video (up to the entire unreleased series) via a password-protected link.

— A pitch deck detailing key information about the series overall, or a show bible with a detailed overview of the narrative arc of the project.

— Projects with one or more episodes in post-production must submit the pilot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: If I’ve made a feature film previously, am I still eligible to apply to Narrative Series? 
A: Yes. Filmmakers who have previously made a feature are still eligible to apply to the Long-Form program. 

Q: My project is intended to be closer to fifteen-minute episodes. Am I eligible for this program?
A: Yes.

Q: I’m not based in the U.S., but I’m working on a series. If it’s an international project, is it still eligible for this program? 
A: Yes. International projects must be submitted through one of The Gotham’s Presenting Partners by invitation only. Invitation to submit must be confirmed by a presenting partner or by The Gotham prior to submission. View the full list of international presenting partners.

Q: I’ve shot the pilot episode of my project. Am I still eligible to apply? 
A: Yes.

Q: My project is a narrative, multi-platform series. Can I still apply to this section? 
A: Yes. You can 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, applicants submitting by the Early Deadline pay a $45 submission fee. Applicants submitting by the Final Deadline pay a $60 submission fee.

Q: How and when do I receive notification that my project was selected to participate in the Project Market?
A: All applicants will receive notification about their submission via email in mid-July. Unfortunately, due to the volume of submissions and the production timeline for the Gotham Week Project Market, if your project is not selected to participate, we are unable to provide individual feedback on specific projects.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about eligibility, the application process, or what to expect from participating in Narrative Series during the Gotham Week Project Market, please contact Gabriele Capolino, Senior Manager & Producer, International and Episodic, at [email protected].