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  1. Six ITVS Documentaries to Screen in Competition at Sundance 2012

    November 30, 2011

    On Wednesday, ITVS welcomed the announcement that six of its funded films have been selected to screen in competition at the upcoming 2012 Sundance Film Festival (January 19-29). ITVS domestic co-productions claimed four of the 16 spots in this year’s U.S. Documentary competition and two of the 12 spots in the World Documentary competition. There could…

  2. The FCC Report on Information Needs of Communities: A Moment of Truth, Part II

    August 29, 2011

    Sally Jo Fifer explores how the FCC’s latest report on media and technology affects ITVS, independent producers, and the public media ecosystem.In Part One of this post, I talked about the Federal Communication Commission’s significant report on the impact of technology on the media landscape, ending with the question: What should we do?  And how does…

  3. The FCC Report on Information Needs of Communities: A Moment of Truth for Public Media: Part I

    August 22, 2011

    ITVS President & CEO Sally Jo Fifer responds to the FCC’s significant report on the impact of technology on the media landscape.How will 21st century media serve the public interest and local communities?  That’s the question a number of recent reports have tackled, most significantly the summer publication of the Federal Communication…

  4. Funding Deadline: Open Call Applications Due July 29

    July 15, 2011

    The deadline for ITVS's biggest funding opportunity, Open Call, is in two weeks on Friday, July 29. Last month, we announced our new digital application process, but it's worth reiterating some main points to help you on your way. Read on... 1. Read the How To Apply page. Some requirements have changed, particularly regarding previous work samples and the…

  5. Southern Belle: Playing History, Hoop Skirt and All

    July 1, 2011

    Southern Belle is an insider's look at the 1861 Athenaeum Girls' School where young women from around the world sign up to become that iconic and romantic image of southern identity — the southern belle. ITVS’s Kate Green discussed the documentary — which begins airing Friday, July 1, on public television — with filmmakers Kathy Conkwright and Mary…

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