NATPE BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL, the most prominent global TV Marketplace, Screenings + Conference focused on the EMEA, CEE and worldwide content business and CEETV - the most comprehensive professional source on television in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), are preparing the fifth annual edition of PITCH & PLAY LIVE! and can now reveal the Selection Committee which will choose this year's three finalists.

NATPE and CEETV are proud to announce the members of the Selection Committee: Darren Asamoa, Director of International Productions, SYCO Entertainment; Angelos Karagiannis, Acquisitions Manager at Antenna TV; Adva Avichzer, Head of Distribution at Gil Formats; Georgi R. Chakarov, CEO at CEETV, TVBIZZ Group, and Dann Novak, Content Executive, NATPE. They will evaluate each format based on three criteria and the three shows that collect the most points will take part in the PITCH & PLAY LIVE! Final which will take place on August 24.

This unique event showcases and recognizes original unscripted format ideas with international potential. Any non-scripted format created after June 1, 2019 can be submitted for consideration in the competition.

The deadline for all entries is July 31, 2020.

For details and information on how to apply for participation, please see http://www.pitchplay.tv/rules