September 2015 Commissioning

DEAF LIVES

We are looking for one 28-minute factual programme.

We want a compelling and original idea on the theme of Deaf Lives. This programme could focus on one person, or a group of people. Or it could be built around a theme, an issue affecting Deaf people, or an event that occurred and changed people's lives. Above all, we want a story that will make a big impact on our audience.

The closing date for submitting tenders is

1200 noon onFriday 2nd October 2015

A production company can submit a maximum of two ideas.

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Before you start, click here to watch/read the BSL Zone Vision.

Yourprogramme mustbring the Vision to life.

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To submit a proposal you must be:

  • d/Deaf and
  • the writer and/or director and/or producer and
  • attached to a production company

We encourage you to ask any questions as soon as possible.

Please emailMaggie Swinfen at

KEY DATES:

You must:

  • tell us by Friday 18th Septemberwhether you will be submitting one or two ideas(so that we can arrange slots for your BSL pitches).
  • submit your tender/s in both Wordand PDFformat by email to before 12 noon on Friday 2nd October.
  • pitch your idea/s in BSL to members of the Commissioning Panel on Tuesday 13th or Wednesday 14thOctober(interpreters available). For guidance on how we will assess your pitch, please click here.

THE PITCH:

  • The pitch session/swill last 30-45 minutes.
  • Your pitch should be no longer than15minutes and the Panel will then ask you questions and discuss your idea with you.
  • A maximum of two people can attend each pitch.

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KEY POINTS ABOUT BSL ZONE PROGRAMMES:

  • They must be suitable for showing at all times of day.
  • They must have contributors who use BSL.
  • They must have open subtitles.
  • In our factual programmesBSL content is normally dubbed into spoken English.
  • Rights must be cleared in all media, in perpetuity, unless agreed.
  • The guide budget for the 28-minute programme is £40k.
  • A single programme duration is between 27-28 minutes.

YOUR TENDER:

  • You must read this essential informationbefore you start.
  • Complete the form below.
  • The boxes for your answers will expand to fit your text.
  • You must submit a budget and schedule, using the template.
  • You must submit a running order.See example.

If you would like any guidance please email Maggie Swinfen at .

ABOUT YOU

Who is submitting this proposal?

Who is the production company?

Which two people willdeliver the BSL pitch?

Who are the other key people involved?

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Working title of the programme

What is the programme about?

How does it will it bring the BSL Zone Vision to life?

What is the content of your programme?Show how this content will work in a 28 minute running order.

What research have you done? Who is the researcher on this project?

BSL Zone programmes must be fully accessible in BSL:

a. How will you ensure the sign language is clear to a BSL audience?

b. How will our Deaf audience understand contributors who use spoken English?

OTHER – Give as much detail as you can

Are you planning to use any graphics or English text?

If so, what will it be for? Give examples.

Do you plan to use any third-party content? If so, what sort, and can you get rights clearance?

Where will you be filming?

How many days do you plan to film and why do you think it is enough?

How many days do you plan to edit and why do you think it is enough?

Any other information

BSL Zone: DEAF LIVES (AUGUST 2015) / 1