Independent Lens: seeks completed films for broadcast

Independent Lens – 29-week national public TV series jointly curated
by PBS and ITVS and showcasing independent documentary programming and
dramas seeks completed films for broadcast during October 2009 – June
2010 season. Welcomes full spectrum of film – from history to drama to
animation to shorts to social-issue subjects. Must be compelling
story, well told, with elements suited to attracting a national
audience; work should be innovative, provocative, character driven,
and well-crafted. Independent Lens welcomes individual expression and
is committed to presenting diverse points of view. Acquisitions series
- accepts only very advanced fine cuts and completed works of all
genres and lengths (standard acquisition fee begins at $30,000 for
hour-long program). PBS has standard length requirements that may
necessitate edits. Most programs accepted will likely be scheduled in
1-hour time-slots. NO FEE. PBS – Independent Lens, 2100 Crystal Drive,
Arlington, VA 22202, T: (703) 739-5306, Lois_Vossen@itvs.org or klo@pbs.org
, http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/submissions.html. Receipt
Deadline: September 26, 2008

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