The Hook Up
You have been making comedy projects for some time and now want to connect with the powers that be, in comedy programming around the globe. This is your chance. Not only that, we want to spotlight you, your company, your projects on our web site. We want to create opportunities for you to grow your business and relationship base.
This is a new and original program designed to facilitate meaningful introductions of companies with a comedy focus to leading comedy broadcasters and agents.
Only companies with a track record of funny projects need apply.
The goal of ‘The Hook Up’ is to offer a facilitated introduction of established comedy producers to comedy networks, cable stations and agents. Up to 20 producers will be selected, of which 10 will be reserved for Canadian producers, to have the opportunity to introduce themselves along with past, present and potential projects to top broadcasters and Commissioning Editors from around the world.
Broadcasters that have confirmed attendance include executives from HBO, Fox, NBC Universal, ABC, Comedy Central, CanWest, Paramount Comedy, CBC, Turner and the Comedy Network (subject to change).
Qualifications
Producers of Comedy with at least one comedy series made and aired in the last 3 years or a comedy feature made in the last 3 years are eligible to apply.
Deadline for Applications is May 28, 2008.
Application Criteria
Producers interested in participating in ‘The Hook Up’ must submit the following:
* A company bio
* A filmography (if relevant)
* A roster of projects in development.
* A one-page summary of relevant experience
Application Process
To download application click here.
All short-listed producers will be notified by June 6, 2008 of their acceptance into ‘The Hook Up’ program. Upon acceptance, you will be required to send multiple copies of the company materials. This may include one corporate reel, including, clips of previous work and promos of upcoming projects. The number of copies required will be determined closer to the date. All copies must arrive to the below address no later than June 27, 2008:
Ravi Sidhu
c/o Achilles Media
21 St Clair East, Suite 1420
Toronto, ON M4T 1L9
Two weeks prior to the conference, the company profiles will be sent to comedy broadcasters, specialty nets, distributors and agents. At the conference a facilitated session for the producers with the agents, broadcasters and distributors will take place in a cocktail party setting.
Applicants whose projects are short-listed will be contacted directly and asked to submit additional information if required.
The cost of $1500 per company includes:
* One delegate pass
* The facilitated introduction
* Invitation to the exclusive Hook Up Reception
* Profile at Just Comedy
* Profile on the Just Comedy website
Key Dates
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Deadline for Entry
Friday, June 6, 2008
Short-listed producers notified and listed on Just Comedy Website
Participating broadcasters announced on Just Comedy Website
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
All works must be received at Achilles Media to be shipped to broadcasters
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Hook Up Cocktail Party
If you are a broadcaster and wish to be a part of this program, please contact:
Ravi Sidhu
Conference Producer
Tel: +1-416-921-3171 ext 248
Fax: 416-921-9878
email: rsidhu@achillesmedia.com