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ITVS Open Call is sponsored by Independent Television Service (ITVS). Open Call offers co-production funding to independent producers of nonfiction documentaries for public television, ranging from shorts to features. Projects must be in active production.
ITVS looks for exceptional storytelling that takes risks, tackles important issues, addresses the needs of American audiences, and is rarely seen in public or commercial media.
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ITVS Announces Leadership Transition $refs. searchInput. focus(), 10)"> 659 films funded by Open Call Production or post-production support for nonfiction documentaries between 10 and 90 minutes.
What You Get With ITVS Funding Up to $400k in funding for long-form features Up to $50k in funding for stand-alone shorts Co-production support, creative development, and feedback from ITVS You maintain full editorial, creative, and financial control ITVS retains certain streaming and broadcast rights during the licensing term We’re looking for exceptional storytelling that aligns with our mission: stories that take risks, tackle important issues, address the needs of American audiences, and are rarely seen in public or commercial media.
We recognize the hard work you’ve put into your project, and we’ll partner with you to help you complete it, then distribute it across public media platforms. Open Call offers up to $400,000 in co-production funding to independent producers of nonfiction documentaries, ranging from shorts to features. The documentary can be on any subject, or any viewpoint or style, as long as it’s in active production .
For pre-production nonfiction projects, see our development fund. Open Call is not a grant. You’ll receive funding in the form of a co-production agreement that assigns ITVS certain broadcast and streaming rights to your project during the contract term.
We’ll be co-producing partners and collaborate editorially on your vision. Be sure to allow enough time (2-4 weeks) to complete the application. ITVS has adopted the Non-Fiction Core standards as a foundation for our funding applications.
Much of the Open Call application has been aligned with this model; however, you’ll need to complete a few additional production details to complete the application, as ITVS is supported by public funds. Our most recently funded films BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing BACKSIDE: The Unseen Hands of Horse Racing Independent Lens Creator Lab Not currently accepting applications Not currently accepting applications
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Independent producers who are citizens or legal residents of the U.S. and its external territories. Projects must have begun production as evidenced by a work-in-progress video. Single, non-fiction projects of standard broadcast length (30, 60, or 90 minutes) that are not intended solely for theatrical or SVOD release. Programs must be completed within one year of contract. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $400,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
ITVS Open Call is funded by Independent Television Service (ITVS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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