Jenny Starnes

You're probably not gonna watch it, but here goes anyway . . . check out WAYNE VS THE CONE:

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/442bc92cb6... more »

You're probably not gonna watch it, but here goes anyway . . . check out WAYNE VS THE CONE:

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/442bc92cb6

its an epic live action cartoon about an office worker who gets into some trouble with an inanimate orange traffic cone. And please TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK. Thanks!

Independent Television Festival Call for entries now open.

Seeking... more »

Independent Television Festival Call for entries now open.

Seeking innovative independent television pilots, webseries and mobilel content.

We are accepting Tv pilot and webseries submissions in these Categories: Comedy, Drama (includes horror and science fiction) Animation, Documentary, and Alternative ( game shows, travel shows, etc)

We also have our Mobifest, don't forget to submit your Mobile series. (kinda like a webseries but shorter)

More info at www.itvfest.org Deadline is May 7, 2010

The Independent Television Festival is a festival for independently... more »

The Independent Television Festival is a festival for independently produced, original and innovative television pilots and webseries.

The only festival for independently produced television pilots in Los Angeles, ITVFest prides itself on being for and about the pilotmakers.

In July 2006 ITVFest opened for business with the mission of altering the way the industry views television production by exploring the creativity that goes into independent production. In the inaugural year, the festival welcomed almost five thousand interested industry audience members, giving them the opportunity to experience the finest in independent television.

With the support of institutions like Comcast, Current TV, Brightcove and FX and the talent of pilotmakers from all over the world, ITVFest proved that the world of successful independent production is not merely limited to the silver screen. ITVFest, in fact, quickly became a viable platform in which directors, writers and producers can showcase their original visions for the small screen.

At ITVFest, creative people can not only showcase their work, but also gain notoriety and opportunity through their independent television efforts. Pilotmakers showcased at ITVFest have gone on to get script deals with NBC, web deals with Ziddio.com, representation from UTA, 3 Arts and others. Winners of the third ITVFest also walked home with $5,000 in production support each.

Now in its fifth year, ITVFest stands poised to once again serve as catalyst for change in the ever-evolving television industry. Creativity is paramount at ITVFest, and being based in Los Angeles, the hub of television production, the festival provides the people who need to see your work the opportunity to do so.

You can submit through itvfest.org

Call for entries now open.

Seeking innovative independent television... more »

Call for entries now open.

Seeking innovative independent television pilots, webseries and mobiel content.

More info at www.itvfest.org

July 31st First day of ITVFest!!!

August 3rd, Web TV Day sponsored by... more »

July 31st First day of ITVFest!!!

August 3rd, Web TV Day sponsored by Tubefilter

August 4th International Day

August 5th MobiFest

Confirmed Panelists
July 31st, 11:30 AM

Polish Your Pitch

Barbara Weintraub, Executive Producer

Donna Michelle Anderson (DMA), Executive Producer


August 1st, 12:15 PM

Casting Panel: Good Actors Make Your Show Great

Matt Skrobalak, VP Casting CBS

Tricia Wood, "Dexter"

Megan Branman, "How I Met Your Mother"

Lisa Miller Katz, "According To Jim"

Debi Manwiller, "24"

Dorian Frankel, Curb Your Enthusiasm


August 1st, 2:30 PM

Development: Executives Explain

Scott Freeman, EVP Bunim Murray

Brandon Riegg, Executive Director of Alternative, ABC

Monika Zielinska, Manager, Comedy Central

David Bickel, Executive Producer, Yes, Dear

Andy Weil, Exectuvie, Berman Braun


August 2nd, 12:15 PM

Representation: How Do I Get That, Why Do I Need That?

Barry Kotler, Gersh

Melissa Myers, WME

Michael Pelmont, New Wave

Greg Gellman, Morris Yorn


August 2nd, 2:30 PM

Pitching: How Do I Do That

Damona Resnick, Director of Development, SyFy

Adrian Kulp, VP Development, Borderline Amazing

Jason Ensler, Director/Producer

Heath Corson, Executive Producer

Guy Shalem, Executive Producer


August 3rd, Web TV Day sponsored by Tubefilter

August 3rd, 12:00 PM

Let's Go Digital

Brandon Martinez, Digital Agent, Abrams Artists

Bob Jensen, Manager of New Media, SAG


August 3rd, 1:00

Developing For The Web sponsored by Unicorn Media

Ilsa Berg, Fox TV Studios

Ian Friedman, Atom

Warren Chao, My Damn Channel

Next New Networks

David Samuels, Koldcast.tv

Jigar Thakarar, CBS Interactive

Tubefilter


August 3rd, 3:30 PM

Web TV or TV: Success Stories sponsored by Tubemogul
Lindsay Goffman, FreMantle, My Secret Girlfriend

Dan Levy, My Long Distance Relationship

Ben and Rafi Fine

David Burch, Tubemogul

Dina Kaplan, co-founder, blip.tv


August 4th, 3:30 PM

International Format Panel: Selling Your Show Overseas

Karrie Wolfe, SVP RDF USA

Kevin Kappock, Former VP Lion Television

Matt Gaven, Executive Producer


August 5th 12:00 PM

Marketing Your Show

Sean and Lori Percival, lalawag.com


August 5th 3:30 PM

Multi Platform Panel: And Other Buzzwords

Frank Chindamo, Fun Little Movies

Saskia Wilson-Brown, Current TV

Tim Morse, Unicorn Media

Chris Denson, AFI Digital Content Lab

Mike Rotman, Producer/Writer/Director


August 5th, 8:30pm
Special Screening with Kevin Pollak
Kevin Pollak will be on hand to talk about his independent venture which the LA Times describes thusly... "Kevin pollak’s Chat show is streamed on the internet, and there’s no reason to stop a good interview - not for time slots, not for commercials and certainly not for censors. The long-format show is unlike anything else on the web or certainly, with its unfiltered conversations, on broadcast television."

MAY 14TH FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE
It really feels like we just had a... more »

MAY 14TH FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE
It really feels like we just had a deadline. And now there's another one! May 14th is our final deadline. Make sure you get your submissions in soon. Go to www.itvfest.org for submission information.

INDEPENDENT TELEVISION FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY!

COME CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO WITH ITVFEST AT HOLLYWOOD HOTSPOT LIBERTINE!
(official invites to follow)

8210 Sunset Boulevard

Shmoozing 8pm-11pm

Silent auction 9pm-11pm
Mandatory RSVP at itvfest.eventbrite.com


This fundraiser/launch party is sponsored by Showbiz Software and once again, the Budweiser products will be flowing as freely as the creativity.


We'll have items to bid on in our silent acutions such as

Jet Blue Tickets

8 GB Ipod Nanos

Meetings with development executives

Paul Mitchell Gift Bags

Improv Classes

Post Production Classes

Art prints

Salon Packages

and more...


Parking is available across the street at Miyagi's for a fee.

$10 Donation for Entrance
Mandatory RSVP at itvfest.eventbrite.com