/commissioning/ en Copyright 2012 Fri, 25 May 2012 14:51:54 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 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 The latest Current Affairs Commissioning development briefs from Clive Edwards 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-current-affairs-commissioning-priorities-now-available-march-2012.shtml News Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:34:11 +0000 The latest Drama Commissioning development briefs from Ben Stephenson have been published (March 2012). Find out more about the commissioning slot details, what's been working well on the channels and where opportunities exist. /commissioning/news/new-drama-commissioning-priorities-now-available-march-2012.shtml News Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:16:32 +0000 The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) has unveiled its new Technical and Metadata Standards for file-based programme delivery in the UK. /commissioning/news/new-file-based-programme-delivery-standards-agreed.shtml News Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:59:10 +0000 BBC Vision is launching a nationwide search called 'PresentAble' for new disabled presenting talent to be offered a unique training opportunity with the BBC. It will focus efforts on discovering and developing new presenters with disabilities. /commissioning/news/presentable.shtml News Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:57:19 +0000 Albert has been developed as an online "carbon calculator" specifically designed to measure the carbon impact of programme production. Find out how you can reduce your impact on the environment and potentially cut your CO2 footprint and save money. /commissioning/news/albert---a-sustainable-creative-future-for-production.shtml News Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:05:11 +0000 Bringing together the tremendous talent and experience of television with the huge creative potential of online is at the heart of the BBC's offering, produing great new content audiences will just love. Find out more from Victoria Jaye on this and the latest announcement from Zai today about 6 web pilots showcasing new comedy talent on BBC3. /commissioning/news/harnessing-the-creative-potential-of-bbc-online.shtml News Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:01:47 +0000 Arts Council England and the BBC have announced an experimental digital arts media service and commissioning programme called The Space. Find out more about the application process, the £2.5 million of ACE strategic digital innovation funds available and who is eligible. The deadline for applications is December 9th. /commissioning/news/arts-council-england-bbc-launch-digital-arts-media-service.shtml News Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:48:21 +0000 Pact have joined forces with the BBC to undertake a review of the BBC's commissioning systems: e-Commissioning, Proteus, Bravo and the ASL. Find out more about how you can offer your opinions and make suggestions for improvements. /commissioning/news/pact-bbc-launch-commissioning-systems-user-survey.shtml News Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:23:43 +0000 The new CBeebies Radio Online brief has been published. CBeebies are looking for 10 X 10 minute character-led, soft learning and sound based entertainment pieces. Find out more information and the closing date for submissions from the CBeebies commissioning team. /commissioning/news/new-cbeebies-radio-brief.shtml News Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:59:33 +0000 'Commercial Availability' is the new name for the BBC's guide to help audiences find programmes the BBC has commissioned and which are now accessible in commercial spaces. Find out more about what it means for your programmes, how it works and how distributors have been selected. /commissioning/news/commercial-availability.shtml News Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:45:55 +0000 Delivering Quality First is the BBC's plan for how it can best deliver the highest quality programmes and content to audiences until the end of the Charter in 2017. Further background and the proposals in full are available on the BBC's Delivering Quality First site. /commissioning/news/delivering-quality-first.shtml News Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:39:29 +0000 The BBC, Channel 4, ITV and Sky have announced that they will be working with Vision+Media to host a pan-industry Comedy Conference in Salford, Manchester. Find out more about this free event and how to register your interest in the conference. /commissioning/news/uk-broadcasters-and-visionmedia-to-host-comedy-conference.shtml News Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:55:56 +0000 In the next few months you'll notice that programme pages on bbc.co.uk/programmes are getting a massively improved look. Find out more about how this will affect your programme pages, page migration and frequently asked questions. /commissioning/news/programme-pages-are-getting-a-new-look.shtml News Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:52:46 +0000 The latest BBC Three Features, Formats & Factual Commissioning development briefs from Harry Lansdown 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.shtml News Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:01:56 +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.shtml News Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:23:53 +0000 The latest Music & Events Commissioning development briefs from Jan Younghusband 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-music-events-commissioning-priorities-now-available.shtml News Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:03:46 +0000 The latest Arts Commissioning development briefs from Marl Bell 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-arts-commissioning-priorities-now-available.shtml News Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:44:53 +0000