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New AIR Initiative Seeks Innovative Media Makers
October 25, 2011Localore — a new initiative from The Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) — is recruiting innovative producers to lead public stations in ways beyond broadcast. Calling all independent media makers (yes, we’re talking to you filmmakers)! Do you want to explore new ways of telling your story? Do you have an idea that takes advantage of both…
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ITVS Announces Funding for Eight International Productions through The Global Perspectives Project
October 24, 2011ITVS has contracted with eight international documentary projects from its 2011 International Call. The next International Call deadline is December 9, 2011.In the Shadow of the Sun by filmmakers Harry Freeland and Brian Hill are among the eight international projects slated to receive ITVS funding.ITVS announced that it has contracted with eight…
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Deadline for ITVS International Call on Dec. 9, 2011
October 17, 2011ITVS International Call promotes the exchange of compelling documentary films between the United States and other nations, going beyond stereotypes and headline news. ITVS International enables independent producers from outside the United States to create documentaries for U.S. television. Through International Call, global storytellers…
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Looking In: An Update from ITVS Production
October 7, 2011Managing Director of Production Richard O’Connell, provides the first in a series of updates on some of the latest initiatives for independents at ITVS. Welcome to the first in a series of updates on the production side of the public media world at large — in particular at ITVS, where our production team is working with filmmakers on more than 150 programs…
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What Does Public Media’s Future Look Like?
August 11, 2011Co-managing Director of Public Media Company (PMC) Ken Ikeda talks about the "race to reengage future audiences," and its effect on public media. As part of BTB’s ongoing mission to curate news and opinions on public media, we have called upon key players to share their take on the evolving environment. Over the next several weeks, BTB will be rolling out…