Nick Oz scouts local market for fresh talent
IN an effort to source a programming gem from the growing independent production industry down under, Nickelodeon Australia's 'Land a Pilot' contest awarded a winner US$20,000 to develop a pilot and has plans to give more indie producers a financial boost. The pilot contest, held at the SPAA (Screen Producers Association of Australia) Conference on the Gold Coast in November, gave eight shortlisted producers a 10-minute pitch session. 'The finalists were mostly small innovative creators and producers, rather than larger production companies, so it was a unique experience for all involved,' says director of programming Deirdre Brennan.
January 1, 2008
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