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Silver Spoon Scoops Top Pitch Prize
29 May
Summary
- Lucy Porter won the top prize for her comedy 'Silver Spoon'.
- Saleh Karaman was runner-up for the dramedy 'Habibi'.
- Bill Lawrence's Doozer Productions is sponsoring the program.
The ATX TV Festival has announced the winners of its 2026 pitch competition. Lucy Porter took home the top prize for her half-hour comedy pilot, 'Silver Spoon'. Saleh Karaman earned runner-up honors for his hour-long dramedy, 'Habibi'. Both projects were selected from hundreds of submissions.
Porter will receive valuable industry feedback, including script reads and general meetings with pitch judges, alongside mentorship from a showrunner. Karaman will also benefit from feedback through two general meetings with ATX TV pitch judges.
Bill Lawrence's Doozer Productions is sponsoring this year's competition, underscoring Lawrence's commitment to emerging talent. Former pitch finalists have recently secured writing positions within Doozer Productions, highlighting the program's impact.
Finalists also engaged in networking events and candid discussions on navigating the television industry, covering topics like staffing, pitching, and career development with established industry professionals.
