CompetitionChecked 15 Oct 2026 · rechecked 17 Oct 2026

ATX TV Festival — Pitch Competition 2027

Closes 14 Dec 2026

Monday 14 December 2026, 07:59 Central Time (US)

Rechecked on the official page, 17 Oct 2026. Deadline confirmed on the ATX TV Festival page: 14 December, 7:59am Central time, though entries may close early if the cap is reached.

Official page

Official page: https://atxfestival.com/pitch

Who can apply: Legal residents of the 50 US states or DC, of age of majority
You get: Ten finalists pitch live at ATX TV Festival and join a year-long mentorship programme
Entry fee: $45–85
Making: Series
Stage: Writing, Development
Type: Competition, Lab or fellowship

Dates

Opens Tuesday 8 September 2026 Submissions open
Earlier deadline Monday 5 October 2026 Early deadline ($45), 7:59am CT · 07:59 Central Time (US)
Do first Monday 16 November 2026 Fee waiver or student discount request, before 11:59pm CT · 23:59 Central Time (US)
Earlier deadline Monday 23 November 2026 Regular deadline ($65), 7:59am CT · 07:59 Central Time (US)
Closes Monday 14 December 2026 Late deadline ($85), 7:59am CT · 07:59 Central Time (US)
Selection news Tuesday 2 March 2027 Semi-finalists announced
Selection news Friday 16 April 2027 Finalists announced

Who can apply

Legal residents of the 50 US states or DC, of age of majority

Limited to the US. The test is where you live.

What you get

Ten finalists pitch live at ATX TV Festival and join a year-long mentorship programme

Details		10 finalists receive live feedback, a year-long mentorship programme and industry meetings; finalist/winner benefits differ. No employment or specific buyer meeting is guaranteed.

Amounts stay in the currency the organiser uses. Caps, totals and alternatives are listed as published; don’t add them up.

What it costs

To apply

Early deadline fee	$45	On or before 5 October 2026, 8am CT
Regular deadline fee	$65	Until 23 November 2026, 8am CT
Late deadline fee	$85	Until 14 December 2026, 8am CT
Student discount	15% off	Request before 16 November 2026; fee waivers also available on request

From the official page, 17 Oct 2026.

What to bring

FIRST 10 pages of the original pilot (title page excluded), English PDF named First Name Last Name - Pitch Title; ≤90-second unlisted YouTube pitch. Finalists prepare a 4-minute live pitch.

Terms to read first

Contract	Selection terms and definitive agreements were not inspected. Read them before accepting an award or granting rights.
Rights	Creative generative AI prohibited. Limited technical/admin uses may be allowed only with disclosure. Check previous IP, awards and pitching restrictions. Entry is non-confidential. Prior awards/publication/IP and earlier industry pitches can affect eligibility.
Travel	Finalist attendance required; travel and accommodation are NOT covered. Pay and complete the entry within the organiser's 24-hour instruction.

Our notes, not legal advice. Read the contract before you accept a place or grant any rights.

Where this comes from

atxfestival.com/pitch Checked 15 Oct 2026
atxfestival.com/terms-and-conditions-pc Checked 15 Oct 2026

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