ABOUT VALLEY PBS VIEWFINDER
Valley PBS Viewfinder is an exhilarating journey into the world of documentaries, airing every Sunday at noon. Get ready to be enthralled by a captivating lineup of thought-provoking and educational films sourced from across the globe. But that’s not all – we’re on a mission to nurture and empower our homegrown talent, giving young filmmakers the spotlight they deserve! It’s a vibrant platform where budding storytellers can shine and share their unique perspectives with the world. Join us in celebrating the boundless creativity of emerging filmmakers!
GUIDE TO SUBMITTING LOCAL PROGRAMS FOR BROADCAST
Valley PBS is pleased to support local, independent filmmakers.
Valley PBS welcomes submissions of completed programs from local producers. Please review the following process, guidelines, and technical requirements, and submit your project to us online via the Submissions Form below.
Valley PBS will select independent productions that meet the following criteria:
CONTENT
- We look for solid storytelling on subject matter that is of interest to our audience. Topics of interest to our audience include, but are not limited to:
- Journalism
- Arts & Culture
- Heritage
- Public Affairs
- Human Interest
- Documentary / Non-Fiction
- Education
- Science & Technology
- Animals, Nature & the Environment
- Programs must be complete to be considered for broadcast
- Required lengths are 26:40 (for half hour slot) or 56:40 (for a full hour slot)
- Both single programs and series will be considered
- We are not accepting interstitial/short form content
EDITORIAL AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS
- Fair and contextual content must at least address the “other side(s)” of topical issues
- Producers must have rights to ALL the content included in their production, including new and archival footage, imagery, and music. Proof of music and visual cue sheets and on-air talent/interviewee releases are required.
- Producers are required to follow all Valley PBS technical requirements, including providing embedded closed captioning for the program(s) and providing a digital version in the required format
UNDERWRITER / FINANCIAL GUIDELINES
- Valley PBS follows the principles of PBS National for underwriting, credit format, rights, and promotion. For example, underwriters may not control content. Underwriting spots may not include calls to action or qualitative comparisons. Please visit the PBS Redbook for complete guidelines.
- Valley PBS does not currently pay acquisition fees to local producers
- Fiscal Sponsorship / Presenting Station requests will be handled on a case by case basis for a fee
- Valley PBS is NOT currently partnering on LINCS grants
Producer will be required to sign an agreement for a one-year release of the program with first right of refusal for Valley PBS after that time period. (A release is defined as unlimited broadcast within a 7-day time period.) Valley PBS will inform the Producer of the scheduled broadcast premiere.
Valley PBS will attempt to review your submission form and program within 30 days.