The Bay Area is home to one of the most prolific and celebrated communities of independent film and video makers in the world. KQED relies on the creative and resourceful spirit of this community to create public television productions that inform and inspire our viewers. It is our desire to draw upon and promote this talent both locally and nationally.
What is an independent producer?
KQED defines an "independent producer" as a person who has knowledge and experience in the production of film and video, and who is not affiliated with a studio, a television station or a major production company.
We recognize that the independent community ranges from emerging producers to seasoned veterans. Many of you will be looking for help, guidance or support from KQED. We want to assist you in any way that we can.
How does an independent producer work with KQED?
KQED has set up a number of ways to work with independent producers to bring exciting and innovative programs to public television:
Independent Producers' Guide -- This online resource outlines the process for submitting programs and proposals to KQED. We consider projects at any stage of production, from development to finished program. This guide will also help you determine whether your production fits within KQED's production and programming goals.
Independent
Initiative
-- This ongoing
program was initiated
in 1999 for the
purpose of strengthening
KQED's ties to the
independent community.
Providing a range
of opportunities,
from grants to programming,
the initiative continues
to develop stronger
lines of communication
and cooperation
between KQED and
the Bay Area's independent
film and video community.
Indie
Films -- KQED
programs an average
of 25 independent
films (of all shapes
and sizes) per month.
From short animation
to feature-length
documentary, KQED
broadcasts more
independent films
than any other public
television station
in the country.
Collaborations with KQED -- KQED collaborates with independent producers to deliver programs to public television in a number of ways. The station presents finished programs to the PBS system ("Presentations"), promoting and distributing them to our sister stations across the country. Our production department provides technical assistance to independent projects. Through in-kind donations of staff time and equipment we help finish these programs and prepare them for broadcast.
KQED, in partnership with local foundations, has also provided funding for local filmmakers, giving them that small, but critical amount of cash needed to get their projects off the ground.
highlights
for independent producers
independent producers' guide
about KQED
