Commissioning Websites
4Docs Relaunched
4Docs has been relaunched as the home of short documentary in the UK. There are screenings, funding opportunities and a filmmaker wiki (from 9th September 2009) that will give advice on funding, producing and screening your short. There will also be regular short film competitions. Visit the newly revamped 4Docs website for more info.
Channel Profile: Current TV
Current can be found online, on Sky and Virgin (subscription and ad funded channels – like the US cable model). They produce 60% of their programming internally, and commission 40% from outside. Filmmakers are invited to upload their films to the website – those that generate a buzz get picked up by the commissioners for Current TV. (Photo by angelrravelor)
UK Channels’ Commissioning Websites
Links to the UK channels’ commissioning pages. Most have some kind of online or e-commissioning system – see each website for details.
