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  1. Ask Programming: International Call Questions

    December 23, 2009

    With the ITVS International Call deadline quickly approaching on February 5, 2010, the ITVS programming staff takes some time out to answer a few of your frequently asked questions:Q. How does the International Call work?A. Through the International Call funding initiative, ITVS works to: 1. Seek out international projects. We work closely with

  2. Apply for ITVS Open Call Funding: Deadline January 15

    December 17, 2009

    Looking for film funding? ITVS funds, distributes and promotes new programs primarily for public television. We work with independent producers to create and present programs that take creative risks, advance issues and represent points of view not usually seen on public or commercial television. Open Call provides finishing funds for single

  3. WTIU-Bloomington LINCS Partnership: BLACKING UP

    December 11, 2009

    Linking Independents and Co-Producing Stations (LINCS) provides matching funds (up to $100,000) to partnerships between public television stations and independent producers. To apply for LINCS funds, independents must first approach a public television station and establish a partnership.Learn more about a recent LINCS partnership with

  4. OPEN CALL: Inside the Minds of the Panelists

    December 10, 2009

    ITVS's Open Call funding initiative provides finishing funds to independent producers. Programs selected for funding are supported by ITVS's production team and broadcast on public television. For the past two days, the Open Call panel–made up of peers in the independent film and public media community–has been convening to recommend eight to ten

  5. Three ITVS Films Selected to Compete at Sundance

    December 2, 2009

    It’s official… The 2010 Sundance Film Festival just announced their official selections and ITVS has three films in competition. This brings the total number of ITVS funded films that have screened at Sundance to 69 since we first attended in 1994. The three ITVS films in competition include: MY PERESTROIKA By Robin Hessman World Premiere When the USSR