Huge search for talented scriptwriters

Hypewriter, a TV pitch forum by Paprika Studios and RTL Hungary is looking for talented creators from the CEE region.

Hypewriter, a joint contest launched by Paprika Studios and RTL Hungary is inviting ideas of television series for competition. Paprika Studios, present in 10 countries, is the leading content production house in the CEE region. The studio has outstanding experience in producing and developing drama, shiny floor entertainment and reality TV shows as well as digital and branded content.

The companies behind the idea of the pitch forum, Paprika Studios and RTL Hungary aim to develop high-quality television series. To achieve this, they offer a chance to realize unique ideas and launch new content. The winner of the contest will receive a 10.000 euro cash prize. The winning concept will be further developed by Paprika Studios, RTL and the creator. The pilot episode will be produced by Paprika Studios and aired on RTL Hungary.

The Hypewriter Pitch Forum in Budapest, Hungary (hypewriter.tv) is inviting applications of television series concepts. The concepts must be eligible for a series consisting of 6-10 episodes, each 40-50 minutes in length.The contest is targeted primarily for creators from the CEE region, but it is open to applicants from all around the world. Applications must be written in English. The Pitch Forum Event will be held between 25-28^th of June, 2018. The selected eight best projects will be pitched to the five members of an international jury and the audience.

Details about the application and prizes can be found under:

hypewriter.tv

…or in the information the below:

Prizes:

- 10.000 € cash prize for the best script

- In addition there will be support for production of the pilot episode. The winning project’s pilot will be further developed by Paprika Studios, RTL and the applicant. The pilot will produced by Paprika Studios and broadcast by RTL.

Rules and terms for the application:

- Concept: The idea of a series. The series must consist of 6-10 episodes, each 40-50 minutes in length. There is no limit on the concepts that can be submitted by one applicant.

- Format: every material for the application should be sent in PDF format.

- Applications can only be submitted electronically.

- The language of the application is English only.

The concepts must be submitted to the Filmfreeway platform (hypewriter.tv) and must include the following material:

- A two-page synopsis of the series (in English)

- The treatment of the pilot episode (in English)

- One complete scene of the pilot. Must be formatted in script form (in English)

- The applicant’s CV (in English)

Deadline for application:

The deadline for application is 15^th May, 2018.

Notification of the applicants:

Paprika Studios will notify applicants by 4^th of June, 2018.

The Studio intends to keep the notification deadline, but it reserves the right to extend the deadline. Paprika Studios does not hold any liability for any cost that may result from the changed deadline.

Rules for application

1. Application to the Hypewriter TV Pitch Forum can only be submitted in English.

2. In order for Paprika Studios and RTL Hungary to accept an applicant’s submission, the applicant must assure that they have the right to enter this contest and agree to grant Paprika Studios the following rights and shall warrant for the following rights:

- The applicant shall grant exclusive option for Paprika Studios for the period of 6 (six) months starting from the submission of the materials by the applicant all rights in any and all media, in and to the submitted materials and all elements thereof.