Apple TV+ Foxtel Group & Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ Return for Pitch on Demand 2024 – Screen Producers Australia (SPA) today announced the fourth iteration of its premium online pitch initiative, Pitch On Demand (POD). Since 2021, POD has provided producers direct access to key decision-makers from leading broadcasters and platforms to fast-track quality Australian projects.
The streamlined pitching process provides a level playing field for producers of all experience levels to engage with leading commissioners and discover gaps in their current slate. The program is exclusive to SPA members and is just one of the many initiatives designed by SPA to help shape our industry’s future.
After a successful iteration of the initiative in 2023, SPA is excited to announce the return of three premium content commissioners: Oliver Jones, Senior Commissioning Executive, and Carolyn Carbone, International Creative Development from Apple TV+; Lana Greenhalgh, Head of Scripted Originals at Foxtel Group; and Tina McLaren, Senior Commissioner of Scripted plus Shelley Quinn, Commissioner at Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ.
SPA CEO Matthew Deaner stated,
“We’re delighted to welcome back Apple TV+, Foxtel Group, and Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ for the fourth iteration of Pitch On Demand. The global content market is exceptionally competitive, and finding great new screen stories for audiences is a shared priority for us all.
“We value these platforms continued collaboration with both SPA and our members as we help to drive opportunities for our stories to reach both local and global audiences,” said Mr Deaner.
“Through Pitch On Demand, we were pitched fantastic projects and met with some wonderful Australian producers and creative teams. We are excited to be on board again this year and keen to open the doors to some new Australian projects that might suit Apple TV+,” said Oliver Jones, Senior Commissioning Executive at Apple TV+.
Lana Greenhalgh, Head of Scripted Originals, Foxtel Group, said,
“This will be the third year Foxtel Group has participated in Pitch On Demand, and each year, we look forward to connecting to the wide selection of producers and creative teams through this program. We’re committed to finding the next great Australian story, and last year, we received some of the most impressive pitches to date and are excited to see what this year has to offer.”
All three premium content commissioners will provide briefs on the types of projects that fit their current slate via 30-minute webinars. Following this, SPA members with relevant original projects can submit one pitch per brief via the submission portal. SPA will then facilitate pitch meetings between shortlisted applicants and key decision-makers from each commissioner.
Webinar details are as follows:
Foxtel Group
Date: Tuesday, 17 Sept 2024
Time: 10:00 – 10.30am AEST
REGISTER HERE
Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ
Date: Wednesday, 18 Sept 2024
Time: 10:00 – 10.30am AEST
REGISTER HERE
Apple TV+
Date: Thursday, 19 Sept 2024
Time: 10:00 – 10.30am AEST
REGISTER HERE View the Pitch On Demand website HERE
Media Release – SPA
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TV Central Screen Australia content HERE
Apple TV+ Foxtel Group & Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ Return for Pitch on Demand 2024