Reboot Studios

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the approval process is entirely discretionary. Accordingly, there is no guarantee that a Project submitted to Reboot Studios will receive a development investment and each Project shall be required to execute the Reboot Studios customary investment paperwork prior to funding of any contribution, which may include an affidavit of eligibility, a release and indemnification, as well as any other documents that Company may require. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in these Official Submission Rules, Company shall not be under any obligation to designate any number of Recipients. If a Recipient does not reply to any notification by Reboot Studios within five (5) business days, such Recipient may be disqualified in Reboot Studios sole discretion and an alternate Recipient may be selected. Company shall not be responsible in any way for any missed notification or a Creator’s failure to receive a communication from Reboot Studios.

Our goals are straightforward yet far-reaching, aiming to achieve transformative impact on a broad scale:

- The development and production of narratives that explore a far more expansive vision of the Jewish diaspora, its themes and identities beyond what we’ve historically been exposed to in the media. These projects would include scripted and documentary media (long form, short form and episodic), theatrical productions (plays, one-person shows, etc), podcasts, books, albums, photography projects, and digital/multimedia art.

- The marketing and distribution of these projects to scale for a young Jewish audience and the broader community.

- An emphasis on premium projects that have the potential to win awards (Oscar/Tony/Emmy/Grammy-worthy content).

- The integration of social impact campaigns and education curricula that inspire a clear call to action and active participation for Jews and beyond.

Eligibility

Reboot Studios funding is open to all individuals who are 18 years of age or older at all levels of as well as creators under the age of 18 whose entries are accompanied by written parental consent to the terms of these Official Submission Rules. Reboot Studios reserves the right to verify and confirm such consent and disqualify any creator under 18 without valid consent. Creators are not required to identify as Jewish, however they must be able to show how the project displays Jewish themes.

Areas of interest - We strongly encourage applications that address the following:

- Projects created by Jews of Color, Jewish-Indigenous, Sephardi & Mizrahi backgrounds

- Projects focused on combating antisemitism

- Projects that center traditionally marginalized voices such as women, LGBTQ+ perspectives related to the Jewish traditions(s)

- Projects that illuminate pathways to peace and mutual respect, bridging cultural, religious, and political differences

- Projects that use genre storytelling (such as horror/occult, Jewish futurism, science fiction, fantasy) to explore Jewish themes

Selection Criteria

Mission Consistent:

- Reflects Reboot’s Mission of reimagining and reinforcing Jewish thought and traditions through arts and cultural initiatives. Learn more about our mission here - https://rebooting.com/about-us/

- Appeals to a broad spectrum of Jews and the broader world

- Brings a new connection to being Jewish

Opportunity for Scale:

- Shows promise of scale and/or impact

- Looking for projects that can be launched in 2023 but also open to those that have a longer development period

Engaging:

- Intriguing call to action

- Contains unique Jewish content

- Potential appeal to Jews and non-Jews alike

Energized Founder/Creator:

-Enthusiastic founder/creator willing/able to invest time/energy to bring project to market

Financially Sustainable:

- Project creator research “market” with first 6-12 months

- Determine if there is a funder, angel investor, or adopter

End-Game Strategy:

- Project must have a clearly defined end-game strategy and business plan (if applicable) which should include an estimated development timeline.

Types of Content Accepted
Creative content of any genre, length, style, and type. See below for project categories and requirements.
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Projects must be in development or early stages.

Project Categories

Scripted series: A scripted, fictional series or limited series. Submit ONE of the following:
Pitch Deck
Treatment
Teleplay

Documentary: A non-fiction series or limited series. Submit ONE of the following:
Pitch deck
Treatment

Feature Film or TV Movie: A long form film project, fiction or documentary. Submit at least one of the following:
Pitch Deck
Treatment
Full Screenplay

Short Film: Short form film project, fiction or documentary. Submit one of the following:
Pitch Deck
Treatment
Screenplay

Theatre Production - A theatre piece intended to be performed live such as a play, musical, solo performance, song cycle, performance art piece, poetry piece, etc. Submit one of the following
Pitch Deck
Treatment
Script
1-3 Song Demo Files (if the piece is a musical)

Music - A music festival, live or recorded album, or other musical project. Submit one of the following:
Pitch deck
Treatment
Demo

Podcast - Fiction or nonfiction audio series. Submit one of the following:
Pitch Deck
Treatment
Script
Sample Episode

Literary - written work, fiction or nonfiction. May include novels, short stories, nonfiction books, blogs, essays, substack, etc. Submit one of the following:

Pitch Deck
Book Proposal
Manuscript

Art (Visual, mixed media) - may include art pieces, exhibitions, artist collectives, etc. Submit one of the following:
Pitch Deck
Portfolio

All applications must include the following in their cover letter:

Project Description

A short (1-2 paragraph) description of the project. Please include what stage the project is currently in and what you intend to achieve should you be selected for the Reboot Studios Creator Fund.

Creator bio

How the project meets the criteria

Project timeline - An estimated development timeline for your project and your target goal to get to production

Project Budget - An estimated development budget for the project. Please note any additional funding you have secured (if applicable).

Reboot Studios Creator Fund Terms and Conditions

BY SUBMITTING ANY MATERIALS TO REBOOT STUDIOS (“COMPANY”) HEREUNDER, YOU (THE “CREATOR”) HEREBY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS (THE “OFFICIAL SUBMISSION RULES”):

Each Creator seeking to submit to the Reboot Studios Creator Fund (the “Fund”) must submit either: (i) a treatment, pilot or sample episode that follows the conventional format for either one-half hour or one hour-long television programs in terms of content and length as further described below (a “Pilot”); (ii) a treatment or script for a docuseries/documentary; (iii) a treatment or script for a narrative feature film; (iv) a treatment or script for a narrative short film; (v) a treatment or script for theater production; (vi) a treatment, script or sample episode for a podcast; (vii) a book proposal or manuscript; or (viii) a pitch deck or proposal for a visual art project of contention, digital or mixed media.

Each Creator’s project shall be referred to in these Official Submission Rules as a “Submission”.

By submitting to the Fund, Creators agree to these Official Submission Rules and acknowledge that the decisions of Company shall be binding and final in all matters relating to the Fund.

Eligibility for Participation

The Fund is open to submissions from individuals who are 18 years of age or older, as well as Creators under the age of 18 whose entries are accompanied by written parental consent to the terms of these Official Submission Rules. Company reserves the right to verify and confirm such consent and disqualify any Creator under 18 without valid consent. Any individuals who have been employed by or performed services for Company or any other person or entity responsible for sponsoring, administering, advertising or promoting the Fund, and/or their respective parent, subsidiary, affiliated and successor companies, including but not limited to employees, consultants, independent contractors, interns, immediate family and household members of such individuals, are not eligible to submit to the Fund. Programs created or funded by broadcast networks, cable networks or studios are likewise ineligible to submit to the Fund.

If Company, in its sole discretion, believes that an Submission contains any material that may infringe or violate the copyright or any other right of a third party (including, without limitation, right of publicity, right of privacy, etc.), Company may, in its sole discretion, immediately disqualify such Submission and take any and all other measures Company may deem appropriate. If Company determines in its sole discretion that an Submission contains any content deemed indecent, inappropriate, morally objectionable or otherwise unfit for dissemination or broadcast, such Submission will be immediately disqualified. If an Submission does not meet the stated running time requirements or fails to satisfy any of the Official Submission Rules, Reboot may disqualify such Submission in Company’s sole discretion.

Representations and Warranties. Creator represents and warrants that: (i) Creator has the full, exclusive and unconditional right and authority to enter into this Agreement without the authorization of any third party; (ii) Creator is the sole and exclusive author and owner of the Submission, and no third party is or could be entitled to any payment or other consideration as a condition of the exploitation of the Submission or any part thereof; (iii) no rights in the Submission, or any part thereof, have been granted to any third party or otherwise encumbered; and (iv) the Submission does not violate the copyright or any other right of any third party, and is not the subject of any litigation or of any claim that might give rise to litigation.

Indemnification. By submitting to the Fund, the Creator(s) agree to indemnify, defend (to the extent requested by Company), and hold harmless Company, and its successors, licensees, and assigns, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable outside attorneys’ fees and disbursements) that arise from any breach or alleged breach of any representation, warranty or agreement of Creator hereunder.

Name/Voice/Likeness. By submitting to the Fund all Creators grant Company the non-exclusive right to use their respective names, photographs, likenesses, voices, and/or biographical information for Company programming, publication, publicity, advertising and all other promotional purposes without compensation, review or approval unless otherwise prohibited by federal, state law, or other applicable law.

Release of Claims. Creator acknowledges that Company is relying on the acknowledgements and representations set forth in this Official Submission Rules in reviewing Creator’s Submission and Creator expressly releases and discharges Company and its principals, managers, owners, employees, agents, representatives, licensees, successors and assigns from any and all liability in connection with the Submission and agrees not to assert any claim, action or proceeding of any kind for damages, liabilities, costs or expenses relating to the Submission, any project, programming, production or other content developed, produced and/or exploited by Company and/or its licensees, assigns or successors-in-interest, and/or any other matter related to the subject matter hereof. Creator will indemnify Company and its principals, agents, representatives, managers, heirs, successors, representatives, assigns and licensees from and against any and all claims, damages, expenses, losses or liabilities (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and punitive damages) that may be asserted against Company or incurred by Company at any time arising from any breach or alleged breach of the representations, warranties, covenants and/or agreements made by Creator herein. In agreeing to release claims which may arise in the future, Creator hereby waives the benefits of Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California or similar laws of other jurisdictions which provides as follows: A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR. Notwithstanding such provisions, this Official Submission Rules shall constitute a full release in accordance with its terms. Creator acknowledges and agrees that this waiver is an essential and material term of this release and without such waiver Company would not have accepted Creator’s Submission. Creator hereby represents that Creator has had the opportunity to consult with Creator’s legal counsel, and understands and acknowledges the significance and consequences of this release and of this specific waiver of Section 1542.

Third Party Releases. At the request of Company, each Creator, at Creator’s sole expense, agrees to obtain from all necessary third parties, all releases, permissions and other written documents, in a form acceptable to Company, as may be required by Company and any of its affiliates or sponsors so as to confirm, record and/or perfect all of the rights involved in the particular Submission. Without limiting the possible requirement to obtain the aforementioned releases, Creator acknowledges and agrees that upon Company’s request, Creator shall provide to Company all necessary written releases and permissions pertaining to on-camera talent, writers, composers, and any other third parties providing any services or materials in connection with such Submission.

Company Materials.

Creator acknowledges that Company and its affiliates, employees, officers, directors, licensees, assigns, and/or sponsors (referred to collectively as the “Designated Entities”) as a part of their business may routinely engage, and may have previously engaged in, extensive activities in connection with developing, writing, acquiring, publishing, disseminating and broadcasting literary, artistic, and other materials, including stories, ideas, themes, plots, titles, screenplays, teleplays, treatments, formats, and concepts (collectively referred to as the “Materials”). In submitting an Submission to Company, each Creator acknowledges and agrees that any Materials that the Designated Entities may hereinafter use or exploit may have originated with the Designated Entities themselves or may have been already acquired from the Designated Entities’ employees or other parties, and that if such Materials duplicate, parallel or resemble Creator’s Submission, Creator shall have no claim against the Designated Entities for any use of such Materials.

By submitting an Submission, Creator acknowledges and agrees that the Designated Entities’ use of Materials containing features and elements similar to or identical with those contained in the Creator’s Submission shall not entitle the Creator to any compensation where such Materials were not created or originated by the Creator. As an inducement to Company to accept the Submission, each Creator hereby waives any claim or right of legal action against any of the Designated Entities or their successors and assigns in connection with the Designated Entities’ use of any features or elements similar or identical to Materials or any portions thereof. By submitting an Submission, Creators acknowledge and agree that the Designated Entities do not accept Creator’s submissions in confidence.

Fund Procedures. Company will review each Submission based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: (i) writing (ii) acting (iii) concept (iv) originality and creativity, (v) production and (vi) adherence to and appropriateness for a particular format. Creators may be required to submit additional information upon Company’s request, including but not limited to additional releases and permissions from necessary parties, to assist in the Company’s due diligence research.

Publicity. The Recipients may be required to participate in a reasonable number of customary promotional and publicity activities [including press junkets, telephone interviews, sending press packages, and public appearances (either virtually or in person)] to promote the Fund. If an Creator is not willing or unable to participate in such promotional activities at the time of being named a Recipient, Company reserves the right to select an alternate Recipient.

Additional Conditions of Participation.

Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion to terminate, modify or suspend the Fund or the selection of Recipients for any reason, including, without limitation: an act of God; unavoidable accident; epidemic; fire; blackout; act of public enemy; war, riot or civil commotion; enactment, rule, order or act of government or governmental instrumentality or tribunal; strike, lockout or other labor dispute; inclement weather; failure of technical facilities; or any other cause beyond Company’s control. Each Creator agrees that should the Fund be terminated for any such reason(s) Creator irrevocably waives any right to seek rescission, an injunction, or other equitable relief.

Creator acknowledges and agrees that: (a) Creator is providing the Submission on a voluntary and unsolicited basis; (b) Company has no fiduciary duty to Creator, and Company and Creator have not entered into any agreement concerning the use of the Submission, except as expressly set forth herein, and Creator acknowledges that no obligation of any kind is assumed by, or may be implied against, Company based on its acceptance of an Submission; and (c) Company assumes no responsibility for the loss and/or damage of any Submission which Company may receive hereunder and the Creator acknowledges and agrees that Company is not obligated to return the Submission to Creator.

Choice of Law/Venue. This Official Submission Rules shall be governed by and construed both as to validity and performance and enforced in accordance with the internal law of the State of New York, applicable to contracts entered into and fully performed therein, without giving effect to New York’s principles of conflict of laws. The parties agree that any suit or proceeding arising out of this Agreement, or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, shall exclusively be brought in a federal or state court located in the County of New York, State of New York. The parties each waive (i) any claim that such jurisdiction is not a convenient forum for any such suit or proceeding, and (ii) the defense of lack of personal jurisdiction.

Miscellaneous.

Relationship. Creator agrees that submission of the Submission or any participation in the Competition does not constitute a joint venture or partnership of any kind between the parties.

Cumulative Rights and Remedies. All rights, remedies, undertakings, obligations, covenants, privileges and any property granted herein shall be cumulative, and Company may exercise or use any of them separately or in conjunction with any one or more of the others.

Waiver. A waiver by either party of any term or condition of these Official Submission Rules in any instance shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of such term or condition for the future, or any subsequent breach thereof.

Severability. If any provision of the Official Submission Rules as applied to either party shall be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void and unenforceable, the remainder of the Official Submission Rules shall remain in full force and effect shall be construed as if the unenforceable provision had not been in the Official Submission Rules, unless the absence of the unenforceable provision shall substantially destroy the business purpose of the Official Submission Rules.

Waiver of Injunctive Relief. By making a submission hereunder, Creator acknowledges and agrees that Creator’s sole right with respect to any breach or default of these Official Submission Rules shall be to seek the recovery of money damages, and Creator shall not have the right to in any way to enjoin or restrain the development, production, distribution, exhibition, advertising, or exploitation of any Project.

Entire Agreement. The Official Submission Rules is intended to be the final expression of the parties and thus contains the entire understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter. The Official Submission Rules cannot be changed except by written agreement executed by the party to be bound.