In an extraordinary and unprecedented display of industry-wide support, HUMANITAS has agreements with Twentieth Century FOX Television, NBC Universal, CBS, ABC Studios, Lionsgate, HBO Entertainment, FX and Sony Pictures Television to develop a total of twelve television pilots by emerging writers. Each pilot will be written under the supervision of a member of HUMANITAS' prestigious Board of Directors and Trustees.

What the studios say about New Voices:

Twentieth Century Fox Television:

"We are thrilled to be partnering with HUMANITAS in the search to identify exciting new voices for television," commented Twentieth Century Fox Television Chairmen Dana Walden and Gary Newman. "This organization has a long and rich history of recognizing the industry's highest quality material, which makes them uniquely qualified to lead this important initiative."

NBC and Universal Media Studios:

"NBC Universal is happy to partner with HUMANITAS on its New Voices project. This is a unique and promising business model for identifying and nurturing new talent in the television industry, and a great example of a non-profit organization thinking outside the box to create more opportunities for writers," said Jeff Gaspin, Chairman, NBC Universal Television Entertainment and Angela Bromstad, President, Primetime Entertainment, NBC and Universal Media Studios.

CBS Television Studios:

"HUMANITAS has long supported and rewarded the best writing on television. With the New Voices initiative, they are giving promising writers an opportunity to be mentored by some of the best in the business and CBS Television Studios is honored to be part of this program," said David Stapf, President, CBS Television Studios.

"Finding new voices with fresh ideas is the hardest and most rewarding part of a television executive's job. We are de lighted to be joining with HUMANITAS in this new venture which we hope will result in the launching of new careers and the development of great shows," said Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment.

ABC Entertainment Group:

"HUMANITAS' New Voices will give writers who might not otherwise have access to the networks an opportunity to work under the guidance of seasoned veterans with successful track records for creating some of the most critically acclaimed, groundbreaking series on television," said Paul Lee, President, ABC Entertainment Group. "It has the potential to become an exceptional creative resource for all the networks, and we, along with our participating Board members, are proud to support it."

Lionsgate Television Group:

"Great television is impossible without great writing, so it's essential for the entertainment community to provide
opportunities for new and distinctive voices to be heard," said Kevin Beggs, President, Lionsgate Television Group. "We wholeheartedly support the mission of HUMANITAS and are proud to be involved in this exciting initiative."

HBO Entertainment:

"HBO takes great pride in joining with HUMANITAS and other industry leaders in the New Voices initiative," said Sue Naegle, President, HBO Entertainment. "We take our hats off to the various participating Board members, many of whom we have worked with at HBO, and applaud their generous efforts to shepherd this new crop of screenwriters. We look
forward to seeing the creative fruits of their labor."

To Submit:

Writers can submit 30 and 60-minute pilot scripts through their agents, managers, HUMANITAS-affiliated film schools or any of the HUMANITAS Board of Directors or Board of Trustees members or other TV showrunners who want to pitch them.