Open Television is an Emmy-nominated nonprofit platform for intersectional television, with artists and their creative visions at the center. In 2015, this non-profit distribution platform that supports artists and communities marginalized by their race, gender, sexuality, class, religion, disability or nationality began as part of an ongoing research project at Northwestern University. In addition to providing a network of care to foster the entire trajectory of a creative project from inception to release, OTV also offers connectivity, financing and consultation throughout. This is all to bring the stories of our time that are often underrepresented or missing from TV, to the public. OTV is cultivating the next generation of storytellers and audiences for their stories. To date, OTV has released over 100 original pilots, shorts, and series. Programs have attracted thousands of Chicagoans locally through public screenings and over 1 million plays on Vimeo. OTV artists have received numerous accolades including, Emmy, Webby, Gotham, Streamy wins and nominations, among other Awards. Creative projects have resulted in development deals with HBO, Hulu, Lionsgate and Red Arrow Entertainment. This is in addition to a parade of critical praise from the Forbes, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, New York Times, AV Club, Elle, as well as community-focused blogs and publications. Learn more about OTV at https://www.weareo.tv/story.