/commissioning/ en Copyright 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:53:04 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Knowledge & Learning are looking to commission a concept and design framework for an ongoing history game. Find out more details about the brief including how to pitch and what to include in your response. /commissioning/news/bbc-learning-opportunity-history-game-concept.shtml News Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:01:27 +0000 BBC iPlayer won Digital Innovation Award at Edinburgh TV Festival this year, has been voted one of the coolest brands in the UK and this week launches on the Sky platform. Find out about our latest TV online content commissions and new launches. /commissioning/news/latest-news-and-commissioning-strategy-for-tv-online-and-red-button.shtml News Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:48:01 +0000 BBC "Bitesize" is a study support service for students, helping 6-16 year old with their coursework, homework and preparation for tests and exams. We are commissioning for the Shakespeare offering in 12/13. Find out more and where to pitch to. /commissioning/news/bbc-learning-opportunity-bitesize-ks3-shakespeare-201213.shtml News Fri, 21 Sep 2012 17:58:31 +0000 The BBC has updated its requirements and process for stills delivery, find out more about how this may affect your productions and where to access the BBC Pictures' guide to publicity stills and BBC Editorial guidelines for picture publicity. /commissioning/news/bbc-publicity-stills-requirements-updated.shtml News Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:26:00 +0000 The CDN Awards focus on output and content across the entire television industry (not just the BBC) and are open to all in house and independent production companies and programme makers. Tuesday September 11th, 5pm is the closing deadline, find out more about the criteria and how to enter. /commissioning/news/creative-diversity-network-awards.shtml News Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:24:37 +0000 The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) - the industry collaboration between ITV, Channel 4 and the BBC - has unveiled its new Metadata Application. Find out more about what this means for productions and delivery. /commissioning/news/digital-production-partnership-unveils-new-metadata-application.shtml News Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:18:30 +0000 The Learning Zone is looking to commission another 60 minutes of original drama for slightly older children in KS3/4. We are seeking ideas for short (10 - 15 minute) dramas that reflect some of the key issues. Find out more about this opportunity for the Learning Zone. /commissioning/news/learning-zone-opportunity-drama-pshe-ks34.shtml News Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:53:07 +0000 The Learning Zone is keen to commission a PSHE series on Body Image for Secondary Schools in Key Stage 3/4 (11-16). Body Image is a critical issue for young people today. Find out more about this opportunity for the Learning Zone. /commissioning/news/learning-zone-opportunity-pshe-body-image-ks34.shtml News Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:50:03 +0000 BBC Learning's "Bitesize" is a study support service for students, helping 6-16 year old with their coursework, homework and preparation for tests and exams. We are commissioning 20 x 3' short-form videos for KS3 French. Find out more and where to pitch to. /commissioning/news/bbc-learning-opportunity-bitesize-20-x-3-short-form.shtml News Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:33:59 +0000 After the success of BBC Three's Feed My Funny Exclusives pilots, we are now on the look-out for innovative ideas for the next series of long form Feed My Funny Exclusives to commission later this year. Find out more about what we're looking for and who to pitch to. /commissioning/news/comedy-opportunity-feed-my-funny---online-pilots.shtml News Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:12:42 +0000 The new CBeebies Radio Online brief has been published. CBeebies are looking for 10 X 10 minute character-led audio pieces for pre-school audience (up to 6 years of age). Find out more information and the closing date for submissions from the CBeebies commissioning team. /commissioning/news/new-cbeebies-radio-online-brief-july-2012.shtml News Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:34:52 +0000 The latest Science & Natural History Commissioning development briefs from Kim Shillinglaw have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-science-natural-history-commissioning-priorities-now-available-june-2012.shtml News Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:10:47 +0000 The latest History & Business Commissioning development briefs and showreel from Martin Davidson have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-history-business-commissioning-priorities-now-available-july-2012.shtml News Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:12:56 +0000 The latest Religion & Ethics Commissioning development briefs from Aaqil Ahmed have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-religion-ethics-commissioning-priorities-now-available-june-2012.shtml News Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:07:15 +0000 The latest Arts Commissioning development briefs from Mark Bell have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot and audience details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-arts-commissioning-priorities-now-available-june-2012.shtml News Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:20:02 +0000 The latest Music & Events Commissioning development briefs from Jan Younghusband have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot and audience details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-music-events-commissioning-priorities-now-available-june-2012.shtml News Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:40:26 +0000 George Entwistle, Director BBC Vision, today unveiled a radical re-organisation of BBC Vision and Rights & Business Affairs that will stimulate new ways of working and help free-up significantly increased content spend. Find out more about how this will be achieved and complete the original ambition to unify all parts of the business. /commissioning/news/bbc-vision-frees-up-money-for-increased-on-screen-spend.shtml News Wed, 30 May 2012 15:27:29 +0000 The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) has today unveiled a major industry report, "The Bloodless Revolution: A Guide to Smoother Digital Workflows in Television." Issued on behalf of ITV, Channel Four and the BBC, it seeks to help producers and suppliers achieve a smoother transition to fully digital production. /commissioning/news/dpp-unveils-the-first-broadcasters-guide-to-digital-workflows.shtml News Wed, 23 May 2012 21:25:59 +0000 The BBC is introducing a new digital production desktop environment and archive called Fabric. It comprises a set of tools to support an end-to-end digital workflow. The next stage is migrating the BBC Archive catalogue - Infax - across to Fabric. Consequently, the archive will closed during the cutover period 8 - 17 June. /commissioning/news/plan-now-bbc-archive-to-close-8-17th-june.shtml News Thu, 17 May 2012 09:49:09 +0000 Though not unique, it is unusual for a series to be commissioned based on the strength of a read through, however that was the case for two brand new BBC sitcoms: In-house production Citizen Khan starring Adil Ray, and Tiger Aspect's Bad Education lead by Jack Whitehall. /commissioning/news/bbc-comedy-commissioning-insight-if-its-funny-people-will-watch.shtml News Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:42 +0000 The latest Entertainment Commissioning development briefs and showreel from Mark Linsey have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot and audience details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-entertainment-commissioning-priorities-now-available-may-2012.shtml News Tue, 08 May 2012 11:06:46 +0000 The BBC Online Briefing Event takes place on Friday 4th May 2012 and you can now find details of the event on the Technology and Online area of the BBC Commissioning website and via the smartphone site for the event. /commissioning/news/bbc-online-briefing-event.shtml News Thu, 03 May 2012 15:40:31 +0000 Victoria Jaye, Head of IPTV and TV Online Content, BBC Vision, presents an overview of the BBC's editorial approach to companion experiences at the Connected TV Summit in London. /commissioning/news/making-great-tv-even-better-the-bbcs-approach-to-companion-experiences.shtml News Thu, 03 May 2012 15:23:31 +0000 BBC Three is committed to new talent and the Fresh New Directors initiative commissions six 60-minute films a year from the next generation of documentary film makers. Find out more about the briefs and entry information for the June 2012 pitching round. /commissioning/news/bbc-fresh-new-directors-june-2012-pitching-round-now-open.shtml News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:17:47 +0000 The BBC writersroom has been relaunched with an all-new website for 2012. Responsive, proactive and an open door to writers, the BBC writersoom is always looking at new ways to find and champion talent for all BBC platforms. Find out new opportunitines and where to send scripts. /commissioning/news/all-new-bbc-writers-room.shtml News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:47:36 +0000 The latest BBC Three Features, Formats & Factual Commissioning development briefs from Charlotte Moore have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-bbc-three-features-formats-factual-commissioning-priorities-now-available-april-2012.shtml News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:02:00 +0000 The latest BBC One & Two Features & Formats Commissioning development briefs from Alison Kirkham have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-bbc-one-two-features-formats-commissioning-priorities-now-available-april-2012.shtml News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:53:05 +0000 The latest Documentaries Commissioning development briefs from Charlotte Moore have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-documentaries-commissioning-priorities-now-available-april-2012.shtml News Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:24:52 +0000 The latest refreshed Comedy Commissioning development briefs from Cheryl Taylor have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot and audience details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-comedy-commissioning-priorities-now-available-march-2012.shtml News Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:04:00 +0000 The latest Daytime & Early Peak Commissioning development briefs from Liam Keelan have been published. Find out more about the commissioning slot and audience details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-daytime-early-peak-commissioning-priorities-now-available-april-2012.shtml News Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:55:48 +0000