NBCUniversal Talent Infusion Programs

05/13/2019

OXNARD! It's finally here! Get those submissions in for StandUp NBC before time runs out! SUBMIT: http://ow.ly/alRG30nXQPX

05/10/2019

3 MORE DAYS OXNARD! We cannot wait to watch your submissions! For more information on StandUp NBC, check out this link here: http://www.nbcunitips.com/category/programs/comedians/

05/07/2019

Writer-Director Kevin Lau Inks Overall Deal With HBO

Congratulations to our Short Film Festival alum and CAPE New Writers Fellowship alum Kevin Lau! Kevin just signed an overall deal with HBO, and we are incredibly proud.
Check out the Deadline article here: http://ow.ly/N4lC50u2pwb

EXCLUSIVE: Writer-director Kevin Lau is expanding his relationship with HBO, signing an overall deal with the premium cable network. Lau is a staff writer on Joss Whedon’s epic sci-fi drama series …

05/07/2019

The wait is almost over for you Seattleites! Open calls for StandUp NBC are NEXT WEEK! We will be posting a link for tickets to the showcase soon, so stay tuned!

05/06/2019

Last night's episode of Good Girls was directed by Female Forward director Lee Friedlander! Check out some attached BTS photos of Lee on set! @LeeFriedlander1

05/06/2019

Attention Oxnard and the surrounding areas: If you're funny and you know it, we want to know too!! Submissions for StandUp NBC for Oxnard open in ONE WEEK! #StandUpNBC #Oxnard

05/04/2019

Who saw Superstore last night?! Last night's episode was directed by Female Forward alum Heather Jack! Check out her interview with Mashable here: https://mashable.com/article/superstore-cloud-green-female-forward-heather-jack/ #Superstore #NBC @htothej Congrats!!

05/02/2019

We are proud to announce our sponsorship of the Emerging Voices Scholarship for @thesecondcity’s Harold Ramis Film School!
This scholarship is for filmmakers and storytellers from any underrepresented group based on race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion, who are looking to add to their skill set, refine their talent as a comedic voice, and study at the world-renowned comedy school. NBC and @ramisfilmschool are awarding up to one year’s tuition to selected students, beginning Fall 2019. Applications are due May 15th. http://ow.ly/8BN930oCq2J

05/01/2019

On a scale from 1 to Dwight and Michael, how excited are you?! The day is finally here! Writers on the Verge applications are NOW OPEN!
APPLY HERE: https://nbcunitips.submittable.com/submit

04/30/2019

PAPER TEAM X KAREN HORNE | Alex and Nick pursue their “Inside the TV Writing Program” series – a deep dive into what goes on inside every major TV writing program from the decision makers themselves.

Part three centers on the NBC Writers on the Verge Program, with its director Karen Horne, Senior Vice President of Programming Talent Development & Inclusion for NBC Entertainment and Universal Television Studios.

Everything is discussed, from what they look for in spec scripts and essay questions, to the importance of the interview process and how the program has evolved over the years.

FIND THE EPISODE HERE:
The direct link to the episode and shownotes page is: www.paperteam.co/132

The episode will also be available on every major podcasting platform, including:
iTunes/Apple Podcasts at http://paperteam.co/itunes
Android at http://paperteam.co/android
Stitcher at http://paperteam.co/stitcher

04/30/2019

We know writing can be tough, but in our Writers on the Verge program, we are going to give you the tools you need to make the process easier! Applications open TOMORROW, so keep an eye out on our social for the link to apply!

04/28/2019

REMINDER: WOTV applications open in 3 days!

04/27/2019

In 3 weeks, we are in flying up to Seattle for open calls for StandUp NBC! This is the first city of our StandUp tour, so keep an eye out on our social media to see when we'll be in a city near you! #StandUpNBC #Seattle

04/25/2019

Chicago open submissions for StandUp NBC close tomorrow! Get those videos in! http://ow.ly/qrHP30otvTB

04/25/2019

NBC's Writers on the Verge opens in ONE week! Applications will open May 1st. Please be sure to read all instructions before applying. Find the instructions here: http://www.nbcunitips.com/writers-on-the-verge/
We are so excited to start reading your writing!

04/23/2019

Tick tock, time is running out! Chicago online submissions for StandUp NBC close in 3 days! http://ow.ly/Gisi30otvu1

04/19/2019

Chicago Online submissions for StandUp NBC close one week from now. Get those videos in! http://ow.ly/AseG30otvov

04/18/2019

WHO'S READY FOR FALLON TOMORROW?! Our 2017 StandUp NBC finalist, @jess_salomon , will be hanging out with our good friend Jimmy, and we can't wait to tune in! Congrats Jess!

04/17/2019

NBC Unveils Late Night Writers Workshop Class Of 2019

Congratulations to our 2019 Late Night Writer's Workshop class!! We are so excited to begin working with you all. Check out the @DEADLINE and Broadcasting & Cable articles here!
Deadline: https://bit.ly/2vaN00E
B&C: https://bit.ly/2IpNW9U

NBC has chosen the participants for its 2019 Late Night Writers Workshop, an initiative for emerging diverse late night and sketch comedy writers, the network announced today. Selected from more th…

04/17/2019

Welcome back to NBC's Writers on the Verge Wednesdays!

Writers on the Verge is a program focused on polishing writers and readying them for a staff writer position on a television series. We are looking for writers who are “almost there” but need that final bit of preparation with their writing and personal presentation skills. We particularly encourage writers of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Past participants have gone on to series including “The Blacklist,” “Marlon,” “Community”, “Burn Notice”, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “White Collar”, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, “Chicago Fire” and “Parenthood.”

2 MORE WEEKS UNTIL APPLICATIONS OPEN!

04/16/2019

Send us all submissions for Chicago here! https://nbcunitips.submittable.com/submit/1e63732a-705b-406e-ae04-9952e1531458/standup-nbc-2019-chicago

THE WAIT IS OVER! Get those submissions in, Chicago! We cannot wait to review them! #StandUpNBC #Chicago Send your submissions in here: https://nbcunitips.submittable.com/submit/1e63732a-705b-406e-ae04-9952e1531458/standup-nbc-2019-chicago

04/16/2019

4 hilarious comedians prove that America can still take a joke

2013 LNWW alum, Jenny Hagel, has been featured in an article on Women in the World! "They’re smart and funny — and they’re serious about today’s political climate, breaking through in a male-dominated industry, and telling jokes." Check it out here! https://bit.ly/2InbYm7

They’re smart and funny — and they’re serious about today’s political climate, breaking through in a male-dominated industry, and telling jokes.

04/16/2019

Heads up comics! New club, who dis?! Open call auditions for Seattle will now be held in a new location. Find us at the Laughs Comedy Club in the University District on May 18th. We are screening your submissions now, so expect a notification by next week!

04/15/2019

THE WAIT IS OVER! Get those submissions in, Chicago! We cannot wait to review them! #StandUpNBC #Chicago Send your submissions in here: https://nbcunitips.submittable.com/submit/1e63732a-705b-406e-ae04-9952e1531458/standup-nbc-2019-chicago

04/12/2019

Netflix Orders ‘It’s Bruno!’ Man-And-Dog Comedy Series From Solvan “Slick” Naim

Congrats to Short Film Festival & Emerging Director Program alum, Solvan “Slick” Naim ! http://ow.ly/CMPQ30opBUO

EXCLUSIVE: Nothing better than a story about a man and his dog. Netflix has given a series order to It’s Bruno!, a comedy from Solvan “Slick” Naim (The Blacklist, Animal Kingdom, …

04/12/2019

The wait is almost over! Only 3 more days, Chicago! 3. More. Days. #StandUpNBC

04/12/2019

Make sure to catch Female Forward, Katie Locke O’Brien's, "A.P. Bio" episode tonight!

04/10/2019

Don't forget to submit your application for the American Black Film Festival Hosting Workshop sponsored by NBCUniversal! The window closes in TWO DAYS. For more information and to apply, click here: http://www.abff.com/nbcu-hosting-workshop/

04/10/2019

Welcome to a short series we're calling Writer's on the Verge Wednesdays! In exactly 3 weeks, our submissions open for the 2019 - 2020 class! We're as excited to read your scripts as you are to apply! Get more info here: http://www.nbcunitips.com/writers-on-the-verge/ #WOTVWednesdays

04/08/2019

StandUP NBC is coming to Chicago! Get ready because submissions open in 1 week! #StandUpNBC

04/05/2019

Ready for the opportunity of a lifetime? Flip the Script: A Monologue Contest opens TODAY! This the our first on-camera talent competition to identify & develop diverse on-air talent. Apply here https://bit.ly/2G1YFF4 ! Good luck!

04/05/2019

We are a proud sponsor of the 35th Annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, and tickets are ON SALE NOW! Please visit festival.vcmedia.org for more info. #LAAPFF2019

04/04/2019

Spend your summer with EWP! They are looking for a paid Production intern, and the position is open to all undergraduate/community college students throughout LA county. Get ready to work on internal productions, special events, and more! Apply now! https://bit.ly/2ViwUNM

04/04/2019

A huge congratulations to our Showcase alumni, Warren Burke, as he starts his recurring arc on Abby's as FIREWORK JERRY! Tune in on Thursday, April 4 at 9:30/8:30C on NBC!

03/27/2019

Catch Female Forward, Dani De Carlo's, Chicago Med episode tonight at 8pm/7c.

03/25/2019

Seattle online submissions are now open! SUBMIT SUBMIT SUBMIT!!! #StandUpNBC
http://ow.ly/mDGW30obq2W

03/22/2019

Get ready, Seattle... Only 3 MORE DAYS until the submissions open for StandUp NBC 2019! We hope you're as excited as we are!

03/22/2019

Catch our SFF alum, Kimia Behpoornia, on NBC's new comedy show, Abby's! Premiers next week Thursday, March 28 at 9:30/8:30c.

03/22/2019

Donate - Alliance of Women Directors

Thank you @AWD_Directors for 22 years of lifting up women directors! #femalefilmmakerfriday Support this amazing organization and donate $22 today #AWD22for22 https://www.allianceofwomendirectors.org/donate/

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03/21/2019

Are you ready, Chicago?! Submissions are NOW OPEN for The Second City Break Out Comedy Festival! Get your submissions in now!

Submissions for the 2019 Break Out Comedy Festival with NBCUniversal are now OPEN.

For more information: https://www.secondcity.com/diversity-inclusion/

03/21/2019

Tonight’s episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine was helmed by our Female Forward director Rebecca Addelman! TVInsider posted an exclusive clip from the episode as well as an interview with Rebecca. Check out the link for more!
https://www.tvinsider.com/761447/brooklyn-nine-nine-season-6-the-therapist-preview/

03/21/2019

Don't miss the last opportunity to watch and vote for @crazywokeasians at the Solo Performance Festival
this weekend! Get your tickets and more info here: https://bit.ly/2TC9NQO
See you this weekend!

03/20/2019

StandUp NBC Sets Audition Cities For Diverse Comedians Search

We're looking for the funny! StandUp NBC is going across the country to find the best comedians during our 2019 auditions. Can't make it to one of the cities? You can submit a video! Check out this @DEADLINE article for more info! http://ow.ly/Ct8V50nEGZX

NBC is going on a journey across the country to find the funny. The network has announced Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and Seattle as the host cities for its 2019 StandUp NBC auditions…

03/20/2019

Ready to feel EMPOWERED? Chika Chukudebelu and more are speaking at EMPOWER on Sat. March 23 on a panel titled Conversation on Intersectionality. You can find more info on EMPOWER here http://empower.kollaboration.org, and don't forget to use the promo code EMPOWERUP for a 25% discount!

03/19/2019

The American Black Film Festival and the NBCU Entertainment & Lifestyle Group are proud to present the 5th annual Hosting Workshop in Miami, FL on June 12, 2019! Submissions are NOW OPEN, so click https://bit.ly/2Oc1wOa for more info/to apply!