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Meet The Broadcaster: SBS and NITV Pitching Sessions and Networking Event Returns to Adelaide

11 June 2025

SBS and NITV are heading to Adelaide to connect with South Australian screen and media practitioners for a special ‘Meet the Broadcaster’ event.

Presented in partnership with the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), this is a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the SBS and NITV commissioning teams across Scripted, Factual, Food & Entertainment, and First Nations content.

The visit includes one-on-one pitch sessions (by application) for eligible practitioners, followed by an evening presentation, Q&A, and networking drinks.

Discover what the SBS and NITV teams are currently commissioning, what they’re looking for, and how to connect through their pitching process.

In attendance:

For more information about the SBS and NITV representatives attending, view their bios.

Whether you’re a media professional in development, production, writing, or any other creative field within the media industry, this event is for you!

WHERE: The Piccadilly, 181 O’Connell St, North Adelaide

WHEN: Wednesday, 11 June 2025

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: This event is wheelchair accessible. If you have any other access requirements, please let our team know in advance by emailing [email protected]

One-on-One Pitching Sessions at Adelaide Studios – 11 June

Applications are open now to South Australian writers, directors and producers to pitch their exciting, original concepts to SBS and NITV commissioners during their visit to Adelaide.

The SAFC will be facilitating a schedule of short, one-on-one pitching sessions at Adelaide Studios during the afternoon of Wednesday 11 June, 2025.

Selected applicants will have 15 minutes to meet with visiting SBS and NITV commissioning teams across Scripted, Factual, Food & Entertainment and First Nations content to pitch their project and discuss their ideas.

Applications are open now until Wednesday 21 May, 2025.

Apply now via the SAFC’s SmartyGrants portal: safilm.smartygrants.com.au

Before applying, please ensure you read the relevant guidelines – linked below.

Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 30 May, 2025.

SBS and NITV Pitching Guidelines

For more information on how to pitch to the NITV team, please head to the NITV Commissioning Guidelines.

For more information on how to pitch to the SBS Scripted team, please head to the SBS Scripted Pitch Deck Guide.

For more information on how to pitch to the SBS Unscripted team, please head to the SBS Unscripted Commissioning Guidelines.

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