UK funding to to develop local documentaries and factual programming ideas for television - Cornwall

Pilots Launched

The deadline for applications is FRIDAY 12 MAY, so get those ideas honed and in to us as soon as you can to make sure you don’t miss out.

PILOTS is a new scheme to develop local documentaries and factual programming ideas for television.

Cornwall has some really talented and experienced documentary makers. The aim of PILOTS is to help more local production companies and freelancers develop great TV documentary ideas, and to access the people who make decisions about what we see o­n TV - the commissioners.

The scheme will be hosted by Cornish production company, Seven Stones Media. The four directors bring wide-ranging experience in TV production, strong links with commissioners, and a real commitment to developing new talent and Cornwall's media industry.

PILOTS aims to develop at least 6 projects as co-productions between Seven Stones and local companies or freelancers.  The initial ideas will be honed with Seven Stones' support and then presented to commissioners. In many cases, the teams will produce 'taster tapes' - short films that give a taste of how the programme will look and feel, and give it a much greater chance of getting commissioned.

Information about the scheme including application forms and guidelines, is available to download at www.cornwallfilm.com or by calling 01872 240 900. The first deadline for applications will be 12 May 2006.