Welcome to Ozarks Indie TV Fest an exciting new festival celebrating the independent spirit, creativity, and storytelling that drives innovation in television. This inaugural event is dedicated to showcasing original voices that challenge traditional norms, foster bold storytelling, and aims to redefine production and distribution in the television industry.
Open to first-time creators and seasoned industry professionals alike, the festival invites submissions across a diverse range of categories, including drama, comedy, documentary, faith and family, and short-form web series. By embracing risk-taking and creative content, the festival seeks to highlight the power of independent creators to inspire, challenge, and entertain.
Beyond being a showcase for creative work, the Ozarks Indie TV Fest offers an invaluable opportunity to connect audiences and creators with industry professionals, creatives and critics. Attendees can share their vision through pilot episodes, scripts, pitches, or short-form series, positioning themselves at the forefront of the burgeoning independent television movement.
More than just an event, the Ozarks Indie TV Fest serves as a catalyst for building a new model of independent television production and distribution. By creating a supportive and dynamic space for storytelling, the festival underscores its mission to champion great ideas and provide a platform for fresh, independent voices in television.
- All entries selected to participate in the festival will receive an Official Selection laurel.
- Category winners will receive a Best in Category Laurel.
- Category winners will receive a $250 prize.
- Two scripts, one comedy and one drama, will have their project showcased in a live table read during the festival.