Virgin Media Television (VMTV) is looking for new factual documentary series and factual entertainment formats as part of the BAI Sound & Vision Fund.
VMTV is seeking gripping and compelling stories, which reflect modern society and capture a diverse, contemporary Ireland through a lens that has not yet been seen. Of particular interest are returnable brand-defining factual entertainment formats and factual series, with noisy and topical ideas in hour-long, post-watershed slots.
Virgin is interested in unique access opportunities exemplified in a series such as The Guards: Inside The K, which highlight places, people, and organisations that are fixtures of Irish life.
The broadcaster says it also want to champion original Irish formats that can capture contemporary Irish life but also appeal to viewers all over the world, such as Eating with the Enemy.
VMTV is open to talent suggestions, whether they are well known already, or dynamic new faces with something interesting to say. They are looking for broadly appealing series for its 9pm slot across the week, as well as some weekend slots.
The broadcaster has a particular interest in projects that take a “digital first” approach and present innovative and creative opportunities to engage a wider audience across platforms.
For those submitting ideas, a track record of great casting and confident storytelling is essential. Virgin Media Television submissions must meet the criteria as set out in the Virgin Media Television Commissioning Guidelines.
All applications should be submitted through the Commissioning Portal. The deadline for submissions regarding Round 42 of the BAI Sound & Vision Fund for Virgin Media Television is November 10th, 2021.