Standard Submissions Deadline Feb. 16, 2020
The mission of Omni Cultural Tv Fest 2020 in Partnership with NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives), is to connect diverse emerging independent producers with industry professionals and distributors who can buy and sell content. The success of last year’s OCTVF/NATPE has propelled this one of a kind event, to expand to one of the most prestigious locations in Hollywood and will take place on June 14th, 2020.
This a one of a kind, all inclusive visual expo bringing together emerging content producers with established legitimate buyers of broadcast, cable and streaming platforms at the event. A much needed platform that celebrates diversity and inclusion!
This year, the festival has added a rapid pitching session competition. Thirty scripts will be selected to have a one-on-one pitch with network executives, production companies and studios.
The festival accepts all genres of television such as TV Pilots, Tv Sizzle Reels Scripted and Non-Scripted, Short Form Web Series, Tv Movie Trailers, Foreign Language TV Sizzle reels, Student Submissions, Animation, and Talk Shows.
The Omni Cultural TV Fest’s industry are comprised of top broadcast TV, streaming and cable platforms executives searching for fresh and exciting untold stories.
The selected submissions will be screened by industry executives, and all attendees will be able to attend the public screenings on the day of the festival. There will be panel Q&A’s, networking opportunities, a red carpet, and an after party.
“The 1st annual Omni Cultural TV Fest was a wonderful culmination of filmmakers, investors, and tv viewers alike. It gave my film “Badge of Honor” the opportunity to be viewed by the best in the independent market and was sold to Shorts TV, said indie producer Brandon Davis. “We are very thankful to have been apart and hope to be involved this coming year at the 2nd annual Omni Cultural TV Fest. Thank you to Kiki Melendez, her team, & especially NAPTE!!”
Last year, the festival received a unanimous 5 star rating from festival attendees’ in the areas of: Quality, Value, Communications, Hospitality, Networking and Overall.
“The Industry has been incredibly supportive of our innovative platform and this year more network executives, studios and production companies are taking part in our grand event as well as becoming part of the Judging panel and advisory board,” said Kiki Melendez Festival Founder. Award winning producer Cindy Cowan (Miracle on 42nd Street) is co-founder of Omni TV Fest and a long time established industry professional. Melendez and Cowan lead the team of 30 staff that makes the festival thrive.
Eight submissions from last year’s Omni Cultural TV Fest were able to secure distribution deals, and many others were able to secure pitch meetings with some still in negotiations.
The impressive Blue Ribbon Panel of Judges as well as the production team can be found on the website.
To find out all the information on how to submit or buy tickets for Omni Cultural Tv Fest 2020 please go to www.OmniCulturalTvFest.com
Early submissions are encouraged as there are limited spaces available.