Call for Entries: triple j docs

The ABC has announced the fifth round of its triple j docs initiative, with $400,000 available to young documentary filmmakers.

Emerging filmmakers are invited to submit proposals for one-hour or half-hour documentaries.

“ABC TV is reinforcing its commitment to Australia’s up-and-coming independent filmmakers with this fifth instalment of funds under the triple j tv docs initiative, to create specialist programming for our younger audience,” said Director of Television, Kim Dalton.

“The partnership between ABC TV Arts and Entertainment and Screen Australia through triple j tv docs is a unique Initiative,’”said Ruth Harley, Chief Executive of Screen Australia.

“It enables us to identify new documentary talent, nurture them and their work, and, best of all, ensures that it’s seen on prime-time television as well as in major festivals. triple j tv docs has become a distinctive brand over the last four years and we are delighted to support it again this year.”

So far 15 documentaries have been commissioned through the triple j tv docs initiative including Rudely Interrupted, 5 Lost at Sea,  Searching 4 Sandeep, Playing in the Shadows and Rock ‘n’ Roll Nerd (pictured).

Entries close Monday 5th April 2010, visit: www.screenaustralia.gov.au/jtvdocs