Some of the most innovative storytelling now resides in the digital space. SeriesFest is looking to find and honor exciting new digital series with episodes under 15 minutes.
Submissions are now closed. These series will compete for various awards at our virtual celebration of episodic storytelling June 18-24, 2020.
Key Dates and Fees
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Earlybird Nov 22, 2019 |
Regular Jan 03, 2020 |
Late Feb 05, 2020 |
Extended Feb 26, 2020 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $45 | $60 | $75 | $85 |
| FilmFreeway Gold Member | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| Student | $40 | $50 | $65 | $75 |
Entry Materials
Produced Pilot
Submitted via FilmFreeway's Secure Online Screener system. Each episode must be under 15 minutes. Creators are encouraged to submit multiple episodes totaling 20 minutes of run time. Foreign production is eligible.
Series Format Deck
All submissions must also Series Format Deck to be uploaded to the application page under “Files & Attachments."
An effective Series Format Deck introduces your project in a visually exciting and emotionally powerful way. It captures the reader’s imagination, allowing them to see the full scope of the series and embrace the characters.
The Series Format Deck should be no longer than 15 pages and include the following:
- Log Line
- Pilot Synopsis
- Season One Outline
- Main Character Descriptions (Up to 5)
- Tone of your series (can include no more than 2 comps)
- Producing Team
- Key Creatives
- Goals for your Series
- A Creator Statement which includes Why This Idea, Why Me, and Why Now?
Entry Fee
See fee schedule above for details.
Press Kit Material
Any available press kit material.
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