2010 Writer's Submission Information

Please CAREFULLY read the following instructions to determine the application process that applies to you.

The Fox Entertainment Group (hereinafter "Fox") announces the 2010 edition of its Diversity Writers Initiative. We again invite submission of original television pilot scripts in the multi-camera comedy, single-camera comedy, animation and drama formats. Writers selected will be invited to attend a six-week session at Writers Boot Camp and subsequent consultation with WBC mentors during which their scripts will be developed and improved. The goal is to execute scripts at a level of professional quality equal to those purchased by Fox in the course of its normal television development.

We have been excited by the quality and originality of some of the material which contributed new diverse themes and characters to our development discussion. We encourage all diverse writers with a story to tell, or writers of any color with a project that features a diverse series lead character to submit their scripts per the guidelines below.

  1. Submission Period

    We will accept submissions from March 15, 2010 to June 30, 2010. Submissions will be deemed to have arrived on time only if they have been received by the Fox mailroom or by an authorized Fox Diversity executive no later than 5:00pm on June 30, 2010. Late submissions will be returned unopened. FOX is not responsible for lost, incomplete, damaged, illegible, late, postage due or misdirected entries, or for errors in mechanical transmission, technical difficulties or inability to transmit the submission.

  2. Eligibility

    The emphasis in our Writer's Initiative is to support the development of original television series ideas by diverse writers, or by non-diverse writers who are writing about inherently diverse themes and/or diverse lead characters. African-American, Latino, Native American, Middle Eastern, East and South Asian writers are particularly encouraged to apply. You must be at least 18 years old to submit.

  3. Submission Process

    All writers who would like to be considered for this year's Writers Initiative will be required to submit two (2) copies of a single original television pilot script, comedy or drama. We will accept only one TV pilot script per writer. Such original script can be submitted through either: (a) agent/attorney representation with (2) copies of a signed and notarized 2010 Fox Diversity Writers Initiative Submission of Material ?Release and Agreement, or (b) by an individual with (2) copies of a signed and notarized 2010 Fox Diversity Writers Initiative Submission of Material ?Release and Agreement and a letter of recommendation (per instructions below)

  4. Rights & Obligations

    Spec pilots selected for the program will be optioned by Fox for a period of up to one year. Compensation will be under the WGA Basic minimum rate governing speculative writing. Ownership of scripts not subsequently purchased by Fox will revert to the writer.

  5. Script Formats

    Please carefully note the following requirements:

    1. Script title page must identify the pilot genre from these four categories: hour drama, multi-camera comedy, single-camera comedy or animation.
    2. Pilot scripts not to exceed 60 pages.
    3. Scripts must be 3-hole punched with brads, no bound scripts.
    4. The Submission and Release Agreement pages must be stapled together.
    5. Any ancillary material such as DVDs, press packages, headshots will not be accepted.


    Please note the following specific procedure that applies to you:

    1. Writers without agent or attorney representation:

      1. Writer must submit two (2) copies of a single TV original pilot script, comedy, drama or animation.

      2. Writer must include a cover letter indicating writer's desire to participate in the FOX Writers Initiative.

      3. The script must be read and evaluated by an individual with considerable industry experience (e.g. a writer that is currently working on a TV show {producer or above}, a television or film creative executive, writing professor, a community entertainment group, a national media coalition group).

      4. The evaluator is to write a letter of recommendation on the letterhead of the company or school with which (s)/he is affiliated. Contact information must appear on the letter. The letter must state the following:

        1. The name, title, telephone number and email address of the evaluator;

        2. His or her qualifications as a reader and evaluator;

        3. That he or she has read the script which was submitted and determined it to have the elements of a well-developed, professional television pilot script; and

        4. The evaluator must sign evaluation letter.

        Please note: Program administrator may contact the evaluator should (s)/he require further information about the script, writer and/or the evaluation given in the letter

      5. Attach two (2) copies of a resume and/or bio with the writer's name, address, telephone numbers and email. An email address is necessary for further communication from FOX.

      6. IN ADDITION, a writer must complete and have notarized the 2010 Fox Diversity Writers Initiative Submission of Material ?Release and Agreement form located below. The release form must be included with your submission. For writing teams, each member of the team must provide (2) copies of the notarized 2010 Fox Diversity Writers Initiative Submission of Material ?Release and Agreement.

        2010 Fox Diversity Writers Initiative Submission of Material - Release and Agreement Form

        Checklist

      7. Submittal MUST include (2) two sets of: (i) notarized and completed 2010 Fox Diversity Writers Initiative Submission of Material ?Release and Agreement; (ii) resume/bio; (iii) TV pilot script; and (iv) evaluation/recommendation letter signed by the evaluator.

        NOTE: If any of the above materials are missing, the script will not be processed! Any materials beyond what is requested will be discarded.

        Send your submission to:

        FOX Broadcasting Company
        Legal Affairs
        Bldg 100, Room 4155B
        FOX Broadcasting Company
        P.O. Box 900
        Beverly Hills, CA 90213



    2. Writers with agency representation:

      1. Talent agent or attorney must submit two (2) copies of a single TV pilot script, comedy, drama or animation.

      2. Talent agent must include (2) copies of a cover letter indicating writer's desire to participate in the FOX Writers Initiative.

      3. Attach two (2) copies of a resume and/or bio and credit list with the writer's name, address, telephone numbers, and email address. An email address (agent or writer's) is necessary for further communication from FOX.

      4. IN ADDITION, a writer must complete and have notarized (2) copies of the notarized 2010 Fox Diversity Writers Initiative Submission of Material ?Release and Agreement located below. The Release and Agreement must be included with your submission. For writing teams, each member of the team must provide (2) copies of the notarized 2010 Fox Diversity Writers Initiative Submission of Material ?Release and Agreement.

        Submission of Material - Release and Agreement Form

        NOTE: If any of the above materials are missing, the script will not be processed! Any materials beyond what is requested will be discarded.

        Send your submission to:

        Fox Broadcasting Company
        Legal Affairs
        Bldg 100, Room 4155B
        FOX Broadcasting Company
        P.O. Box 900
        Beverly Hills, CA 90213






    Please note: The FOX Entertainment Group does not guarantee that writers participating in the Writers Initiative will be staffed on any FOX show.