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Deadline: February 5, 2010

This production funding initiative is designed to showcase international documentaries with powerful global stories that inform, inspire and connect Americans to the world at large.

ITVS INTERNATIONAL CALL

International Call provides production funds for independent producers who are non-U.S. citizens, helping them create documentaries for American television. Through the ITVS International Call, storytellers from other countries introduce U.S. audiences to their global neighbors, opening a window into unfamiliar lives, experiences and perspectives.

In addition to production funding and support, ITVS International will premiere funded programs on U.S public and commercial television, engaging viewers and maximizing impact through national promotion and educational outreach campaigns.

International Call is an initiative of the International Media Development Fund—a project created by ITVS in partnership with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

ITVS INTERNATIONAL IS LOOKING FOR

• Programs that bring international perspectives, ideas, events and people to U.S. television
• Content that represents diverse communities and advances underrepresented points of view
• Content that explores globally significant themes and inspires public dialogue
• Single, story-driven documentaries with broadcast hour versions
• Programs that have already begun production and can be realistically completed within one year of contract
• Co-production projects with either international broadcast partner(s) or co-productions with producers from different countries

For further details click on the link below:

http://www.itvs.org/producers/international_guidelines.html