Do you have a TV series or film you would like to air nationally on PBS or American Public Television?
Here's your opportunity to make a quick pitch.
Denene Crabbs, project development executive at WETA television in the US is Ilooking for TV series and films for consideration by WETA, a major producer/presenter of programming for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and American Public Television (APT) across the United States. WETA National Programming helps talented TV/web producers and filmmakers navigate the American public broadcasting landscape by providing co-production, editorial, station relations, marketing, syndication and distribution support.
Preparing Your Pitch: Content must be educational, informational and entertaining with intellectual integrity and cultural merit. Projects may be finished, partially funded/produced, or in development with a list of potential program underwriters/sponsors. Content categories most desired: "How To", Lifestyle, Cooking, Health, Home, History, Travel, Music, Arts, Drama or Comedy TV Series (four episodes or more) or films (drama, comedy or documentary) for adults age 35-65+. Series programs may be 30 or 60 minutes while films may range from 60 to 120 minutes. Successful international TV series/films, web series and radio programs adaptable to U.S. public television will also be considered.
Please email (dcrabbs@weta.org) by April 1 no more than one page: (1) your project title/category/program length; (2) names of producer, director and key persons involved; (3) project description (one or two paragraphs); (4) estimated total budget (breakdown not required); (5) amount of funding raised to date, list of funders/potential funders, or indicate if it's a finished project; (6) link to project trailer, rough cut or demo reel (or mail DVD), if available; and (7) your contact information.
Submitters of projects selected for further consideration will be notified by May 1, 2013. The first twenty email pitches will receive the fastest response.
Contact:
Denene Crabbs, Project Development Executive
WETA Television - National Programming
3939 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206 USA
Email: dcrabbs@weta.org
Office: 703-998-2433
Cell: 202-487-4949
Fax: 703-998-2074