e.tv calls for documentary submissions
e.tv has called for submissions for seven local television documentaries to assist in developing TV production capacity, particularly in the regions, and to ensure diversity in e.tv's documentary programming. TV production houses in the Western Cape and Gauteng have therefore been excluded from the pitch process.
Proposals for the 30min documentaries need to be submitted by 30 June. Proposed documentaries should reflect the unique stories of the people living in the following South African provinces: Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West.
The theme of this year's documentary project is "I am an African", and submitted proposals should include ideas which will reflect the "African-ness" of all South Africans regardless of race, culture, or language. The proposals must deal with a topical aspect of the lives of people residing or working in the relevant province. The topic chosen must hold appeal for a national audience and should be focused on a person or persons and must be unique to the province.
After shortlisting the proposals by end July 2006, an experienced e.tv commissioning team will travel around the country to meet with the shortlisted producers and to make the final decision as to which documentaries to commission. Experienced executive producers from e.tv will assist where capacity is limited and mentoring needed.
Full details and the briefing document can be accessed by emailing: .
Proposals must be posted to:
Attention: Malebo Phage
e.tv
5 Summit Road
Hyde Park
Johannesburg
2146.
