Narrative Series submissions for the 2023 Project Market are now closed.

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

Over the course of the Project Market, selected creators are invited to meet with hundreds of industry representatives from companies such as 2AM, ABC Signature, Anonymous Content, AMC Networks, Cinetic Media, Confluential Films, Hulu, Topic Studios, and WME.

Past projects supported include 195 Lewis and Emmy-nominated Bridesman. Gotham Alumni supported in the Project Market’s Narrative Series section and working in TV include:

Ryan Cunningham (Broad City, Ziwe), Edoardo De Angelis (The Lying Life of Adults), David Elkaïm and Vincent Poymiro (En Thérapie, Reign Supreme), Jonterri Gadson (A Black Lady Sketch Show), Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke (Troppo), Jim Mickle (Hap and Leonard, Sweet Tooth), Kate Sullivan (Fosse/Verdon), Anu Valia (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law), Mauricio Leiva-Cock and Juan Diego Villegas (Echo 3), and Clement Virgo (Greenleaf).

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

Dates & Deadlines

— Information Session: April 12, 2023 at 6-7 PM ET (View Recording)

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

— Final Submission Deadline: May 23, 2023 at 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.

All projects must be submitted via the Online Application Form. Before beginning your application, it is strongly advised that you carefully review the application and prepare your materials offline in a separate document, as many components of the application have essay-type answers and word count limits. Applications must be complete and all pertinent materials and fees must be received by The Gotham for your submission to be considered.

Please note, to access the application form, you must log in with your Gotham Membership-associated email address and password. If you do not know your password, use the “Retrieve Password” function.

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. Please note: to apply at the Early Deadline discounted rate, you must finalize and complete payment prior to the deadline.

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 the 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: My project is a documentary series. Can I still apply to this section?

A: The Narrative Series section of the Project Market is best for scripted series submissions. If your project is nonfiction or a docu-series, you should apply to the Spotlight on Documentaries section.

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].