home  select a topic arts & literature education & learning history & culture home & how-to kids & family local focus news & public affairs science & nature highlights channel 9 schedules digital tv schedules schedule changes video on demand programs a-z digital tv faq dtv transition tv programs for independent producers independent producers' guide program proposal forms how to submit works in development how to submit works in production how to submit works for broadcast national funding sources producers' FAQ contact us independent initiative community engagements about KQED tv tv FAQ   about KQED   support KQED   the guide online   email newsletters   DTV transition   KQED store   help & FAQ   contact info This Independent Producers' Guide explains some of the opportunities available at KQED to help you bring your vision to local and national public television audiences. This is a first step for you to review before bringing a project to KQED. KQED's production and programming priorities: Innovation and discovery Local communities, global vision Diversity and independent thought Entertainment & the arts Media education Quality of life KQED places special emphasis on content related to the Bay Area, Northern California and the Pacific Rim. KQED's criteria for evaluating proposals: How does this program fit with KQED's production and programming priorities? Is there a need for this type of programming? What is the significance or relevance to timely or powerful issues? What is the target audience? Are there quantifiable demographics? What is the value to funders? Are there comparable projects under development in the system? What is the potential PBS interest for this production? What is the primetime potential? Where applicable, what is the quality of on-air creative talent, writer, and director associated with the project? Does the project lend itself to providing added benefits that enhance the broadcast? For Example: Educational component Web site extensions Outreach potential Video or book sales After-broadcast sales Pledge potential Submission Procedures: Program proposal forms How to submit works in development How to submit works in production How to submit works for broadcast National funding sources Producers' Frequently Asked Questions How to contact KQED's program development office site map | terms of service | privacy policy Copyright © 1994-2008 KQED. All Rights Reserved.		SPONSORED BY: