How do I register for this event?

Registration for this submission is now closed. 

What qualifications are needed to submit a pitch?

We ask that you are over 18 and are responding on behalf of a registered company, with a website and examples of your work online. We also ask that any idea you pitch is your own, and that you have the legal right to submit it to us. The full terms and conditions for submitting a pitch are here.

Is this open to production companies in the UK only?

No, this is open to production companies around the world, however all business will be conducted in English, and English will be the primary language for the commissioned work. 

I’m a content creator, how do I get involved?

Unfortunately, we can’t commission directly from creators. We strongly advise you find a production company to partner with, and who can pitch on your behalf. We also work closely with BBC Studios TalentWorks, who identify and develop emerging creator talent in the digital space, and help them gain production experience.

How do I submit a pitch?

Please take time to read our briefs and formulate a response. This should be presented in a simple, clear pitch document (Word or pdf format). At the bottom of each brief is a submission form. Please fill in that form and attach your pitch document. We will review and let you know if we’d like to progress your pitch further.

What should I include in a pitch? 

While there is no set format, we’d appreciate seeing:

• A clear articulation of your creative idea.
• A rationale as to why you’ve taken this creative direction. 
• An understanding of proposed deliverables (volume, duration, format).
• An indication of budget.

What’s the timeline for this process?

We’re aiming to notify applicants of next steps by May 31 and are working towards greenlighting commissions by June 30. We cannot give feedback on unsuccessful pitches.

If we were successful in pitching, what are the terms of your commission?

The full terms and conditions for submitting a pitch are here. If successful, the standard short form terms we offer production partners include:

• A full assignment of all rights to BBC Studios Distribution Limited, and waiver of all moral rights
• Your requirement to perform all required BBC Studios and BBC group training and comply with all applicable laws, regulations and BBC group policies, including:
  • The BBC Studios Anti-Fraud and Corruption Statement;
  • The BBC Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy; and
  • The BBC Editorial Guidelines and the BBC Editorial Guidance
• An uncapped and unrestricted indemnity from you to us, covering (i) any third-party IP infringement claims; (ii) any injury to persons or property damage caused during provision of your services; (iii) any breach or non-performance of your obligations under the contract; and (iv) any breach of any data protection or information/content security provisions in the contract.
• Your requirement to arrange and maintain all usual production-related insurances with reputable insurers at sufficient levels of coverage.

Please note, these are our minimum key provisions – we may require additional or different contractual terms as appropriate, depending on the specifics of the commission.

Can I ask you a question before I pitch?

Yes please! There will be a Q&A function available alongside the briefs. We'll ensure your question is routed to the right person, and we'll share the answer as soon as we can.

What accessibility features are available for live sessions?  

Closed captioning is available for all video briefs. You will find a CC button on the player window which will turn English language captions on and off. These are displayed over the lower part of the image when turned on.

Complaints or comments

If you have any complaints or comments about the process, please contact us on digitalcommissioning@bbc.com. Please do not use this address to submit pitches.

Who are you?

We’re BBC Studios Social, a division within BBC Studios dedicated to curating, commissioning, and commercialising some of the world’s best loved entertainment brands online. We operate over 70 channels across AVOD, social, web and CRM platforms. You can find out more about us at bbcstudiossocial.com.