Step 1: Your proposal must include a program summary form and a signed submission release form. PBS cannot review a proposal until these forms are received. See below to download and complete the following required forms:
Step 2: Assemble the following required materials and include any additional materials that may be available:
- PBS Program Summary Form (Required): Include link and password to project, list of funders, available rights, and other relevant details.
- PBS Submission Release (Required): Please include required details and signature.
- Key Personnel (Required): Provide detailed biographies or resume information for key project staff, i.e., producer, director, writer, cinematographer, editor, as well as experts, consultants, and talent.
- Project Treatment (Required): Clearly communicate how the program will unfold from beginning to end. Include details on story structure, theme, style, format, voice, and point-of-view.
- DEI Plan (Required): Please see PBS’s DEI Producing Criteria.
- Line-Item Budget (If available): Include an itemized list of project costs, i.e., staff salaries, talent, post-production expenses, outreach, insurance, etc.
- Production Schedule (If available): Provide a schedule of all phases of production.
Step 3: Email program summary, release, and required/additional materials to PBSGASubmissions@pbs.org with the subject header “SUBMISSION: Title of Project.”
NOTE: If you are submitting multiple proposals, please email each proposal separately with a program summary form and signed submission release form for each project.
Step 4: You will receive a verification of submission via email.
Timeframe for Review
Due to the volume of proposals received, a standard response timeframe cannot be guaranteed. In practice, our goal is to contact producers about their proposed projects within 4-6 weeks. Projects that PBS, in its sole discretion, deem unique and timely in nature may receive immediate attention.
