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ITVS in the News
October 31, 2011A sampling of coverage from CNN, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and more…CNN.com: Muslim superhero comics meets resistance in U.S. Naif Al-Mutawa anticipated a struggle when he launched an Islam-inspired comic book series that he hoped would become a symbol of toleration. He worried about the comics being banned in Saudi Arabia – which wound up…
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ITVS Announces Funding for Eight International Productions through The Global Perspectives Project
October 24, 2011ITVS has contracted with eight international documentary projects from its 2011 International Call. The next International Call deadline is December 9, 2011.In the Shadow of the Sun by filmmakers Harry Freeland and Brian Hill are among the eight international projects slated to receive ITVS funding.ITVS announced that it has contracted with eight…
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Deadline for ITVS International Call on Dec. 9, 2011
October 17, 2011ITVS International Call promotes the exchange of compelling documentary films between the United States and other nations, going beyond stereotypes and headline news. ITVS International enables independent producers from outside the United States to create documentaries for U.S. television. Through International Call, global storytellers…
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Introducing the 10th Season of Independent Lens
September 7, 2011Independent Lens announced Wednesday the launch of its 10th season on PBS featuring a remarkable lineup of 30 films from a broad range of talented independent filmmakers. The Emmy Award-winning series moves to Thursday nights at 10pm (check local listings) and will premiere on October 13, 2011, with Wham! Bam! Islam! The fall season of Independent Lens…
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What Does Public Media’s Future Look Like?
August 11, 2011Co-managing Director of Public Media Company (PMC) Ken Ikeda talks about the "race to reengage future audiences," and its effect on public media. As part of BTB’s ongoing mission to curate news and opinions on public media, we have called upon key players to share their take on the evolving environment. Over the next several weeks, BTB will be rolling out…