Sony Pictures is partnering with Stareable Fest to find the next great digital series! We’re looking for the next HOT ONES, PUPPET HISTORY, GAME THEORY, or BINGING WITH BABISH.

Enter to win by submitting a 90 second video of you delivering your project’s elevator pitch. The top 10 finalists will pitch live on stage at Stareable Fest 2024 in Los Angeles. The winner will receive a $5,000 prize and the opportunity to collaborate with Sony Pictures to make their project a reality.

We are looking for a variety of shows in the following categories, such as:

Game shows / challenges  
Beauty and fashion
Interview formats
Deep dives / video essays / edutainment
Social experiments
Dating and romance
Food and travel
Reviews
DIY
And other original short form unscripted formats

Contest submissions are due by November 21st, and Finalists will be announced November 26th. Stareable Fest’s Pitch Competition featuring the selected Finalists will be on December 14th, in person, in Los Angeles.

We want show ideas that are innovative, bingeable, and producible. The potential new series will release across YouTube channels and other social platforms. Channels may include existing Sony properties like:
Scene City
Voyage
Love Love
Piece of the Action
Cut Scenes
Crime City

With more to come very soon! 

If selected, finalists are responsible for purchasing a festival ticket in order to compete in person. Please grab yours at tix.stareablefest.com before prices go up!

Finalists will be required to provide their own transportation to attend Stareable Fest in person in Los Angeles on December 14, 2024.

Finalists will be required to sign a release with Sony Pictures in order to qualify for the $5000 prize.

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  • ravi steve

    We were thrilled to screen I WILL BURY YOU at Stareable 2024. The fest came with some great name recognition from other creators and the fest itself aims to create opportunities for their selected projects and themselves by facilitating connections.

    January 2025
  • Rae Ashe

    What a magical and wonderful experience. I had an amazing time. This festival is the community you dream of when it comes to creativity. I'm so honored to say I was there. Sarah and Ajay are AMAZING!!!! The communication and logistics were fantastic from start to finish. ❤️

    December 2024
  • Joaquín Bravo

    I'm very grateful to Stareable Web Fest. They were very attentive at all times and sent us the beautiful trophy via FedEx. Unfortunately, I couldn't attend this edition, but I hope to meet you soon

    December 2023
  • Tyler Council

    Stareable exceeded our expectations! Connecting with an array of remarkable filmmakers was an invaluable experience. Every screening showcased top-tier content, and we were genuinely honored to be part of such an exceptional lineup. A heartfelt thank you to Stareable and Ajay for curating an outstanding event!

    November 2023
  • Alessio Avezzano

    Being a part of the Stareable Film Festival was an absolute pleasure, particularly as a proud recipient of one of its awards. The organizers were incredibly welcoming and supportive, creating an environment that truly celebrated the art of filmmaking and the talents behind it.

    November 2023