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PBS Offering $2,000 for Election-Themed Pitches for Shorts

Tue, 04/08/2008 - 09:02 — brianmojo

This election season, the WGBH Lab and P.O.V. are offering you a chance to make your voice heard BEFORE the voting booths open: TELL AMERICA YOUR ELECTION STORY on PBS.

The WGBH Lab and P.O.V. want your pitch for a compelling video short about the 2008 Election. If selected, receive $2,000 production funds, feedback from industry professionals, and the chance to see your short broadcast nationally. Help PBS put the "public" back in public broadcasting this election season!

DEADLINE FOR PITCHES:
May 2nd, 2008

MORE DETAILS:
http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/election2008

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Thu, 04/24/2008 - 10:37 — brianmojo

A quick update! There's one

A quick update! There's one week left and so far the pitch pool isn't exactly huge -- 28 as I write this -- so you've got a good chance if you get your pitch in now! What's there to lose?

For more details and to submit your pitch, visit:
http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/election2008

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