BBC Three and BBC England have collaborated to form a new Factual Development Scheme for the North of England called Northern Voices.
BBC Three and BBC England have collaborated to form a new Factual Development Scheme for the North of England called Northern Voices.
The partnership is offering commissions to local independent production companies for new ideas for documentaries that reflect the experiences of young people in the region.
A new documentary talent must be attached to the pitch with a view to nurture them throughout production, as the partnership aims to improve both the production supply and talent pool from the region.
Fiona Campbell, Controller, BBC Three, said: “Working with and introducing new talent is something we’re hugely passionate about at BBC Three and we’re looking forward to collaborating with BBC England to unearth new ideas and new faces from the North of England.”
The scheme is open to applications from 4 May 2020 to 5 June 2020, after which BBC Three and BBC England will begin the selection process, including paid development opportunities and a pitch to their commissioners.
The winning pitch will be further funded to produce a documentary that will feature on BBC iPlayer and BBC England.
Find out more on the BBC Commissioning website.
