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Esquire Augmented Reality

TV Mole — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:55:25 +0000

Esquire is using augmented reality to attract readers to its magazine. The 7th November 2009 (December) edition has a couple of QR codes (square ‘bar codes’) that are decoded by a camera phone to reveal Robert Downey Jr emerging from the front cover to talk about the AR issue. “Funny Joke from a Beautiful Woman” [...]

Greenlit: 650lb Virgin: The Weight is Over, TLC

TV Mole — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:52:22 +0000

650lb Virgin: The Weight is Over (1×60′) – Follow up documentary to 650lb Virgin, which catches up with 31-yr-old Arizona man David Smith who has lost 28 stone with having to resort to surgery. Channel: TLC Producer: September Films TX: 29th November 2009 Source: C21

Greenlit: Michael Jackson: The Live Seance, Sky 1

TV Mole — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:40 +0000

Michael Jackson: The Live Séance (1×60′) – June Sarpong presents this special where physic Derek Acorah tries to make contact with the late Michael Jackson from a secret location. Channel: sky1 HD Producer: TwoFour Source: Broadcast

Call for Submissions: Bridging the Gap Short Documentary Competition – Deadline 1st December, 2009

TV Mole — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:03:24 +0000

Bridging the Gap are looking for proposals for short documentary films (9-minutes) with big screen ambitions on the theme of Surprise! Twelve proposals will be selected to go through an intense hothouse development process in a series of workshops in Edinburgh, Scotland. After pitching to a panel of industry experts, up to seven proposals will win up to £8K cash and £8K 'in kind' budget along with six months of mentoring support during production. The finished films will be distributed to cinemas and festivals in 2010/2011. Click through to visit the Bridging the Gap website for more information and an application form. Deadline for application: 1st December 2009 (Photo by Noël Zia Lee CC BY)

Greenlit: Thintervention, Bravo

TV Mole — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:58:01 +0000

Thintervention (x60′) – Reality series following Work Out’s Jackie Warner as she helps people lose weight. Channel: Bravo Producer: Shed Media US Source: Cynopsis

Chimps in Mourning

TV Mole — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:44:46 +0000

National Geographic Magazine published a photo of a group of chimps at a sanctuary in Cameroon apparently mourning the death of one of their own, a female chimp in her late 40s called Dorothy, who died of congestive heart failure. Read the story behind the photo here.

DFG: Developing Your Factual Idea – 15th December, 2009

TV Mole — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:37:41 +0000

"You've written a proposal, or maybe gained some interest in your idea, but most broadcasters, funders, directors and producers will want to see something more before they back your project. There are many ideas around but it takes a lot of work to make the idea into a programme or film - so where do you start? This practical development workshop focuses on moving your idea into actuality, adding depth, possibility and originality to your factual programme or documentary." Click through for more details.

DFG: How to Write and Pitch a Commission Winning Proposal, 1st-2nd December, 2009

TV Mole — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:22:57 +0000

"Getting your proposal right first time is crucial, as for most filmmakers it represents the first chance to get your foot in the door with broadcasters. On this intensive workshop you'll explore the processes involved in writing and pitching your proposal for factual programming. During the course, you will cover the standard writing techniques and formats for television proposals, vital information on the commissioning process and the particular types of proposals required by different commissioning bodies. You will also get help with visualizing your story and learn how to make your proposal eye-catching. Prior to the workshop, participants will submit a one - page proposal for a documentary or a factual project that will be developed and pitched during the workshop." Click through for more information.

Greenlit: Happily Ever Faster, TLC

TV Mole — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:17:55 +0000

Happily Ever Faster – (6x ) – Docuseries following Las Vegas wedding chapel The Chapel of Flowers, which performs wedding ceremonies for up to fifty couples a day.Channel: TLC Producer: Leftfield Productions TX: 20 November 2009 Source: Cynopsis

Meet the Entertainment Commissioner: Zai Bennett, ITV

TV Mole — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:55:44 +0000

Zai Bennett, Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions at ITV, outlined his commissioning needs to attendees of the Broadcast Entertainment Forum (as of September 2009). Zai's View on ITV ITV2 is celebrity-led entertainment that has genuine access (Katie and Peter) or jeopardy (Jack Osbourne). Coleen, Paris Hilton etc. work well. Doesn’t want joe public fulfilling their dreams [...]