WGBH Partners with Open Media Network to Welcome National Submissions
BOSTON--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--April 10, 2006--Now in its third year, WGBH's Open Call: 6:55 Shorts is for the first time extending its invitation for short video pitches to a national audience of media makers. 6:55 seeks big ideas for small screens, including cell phones, PDAs, and television broadcast. Boston Media Productions will commission three films, two chosen by WGBH and one by the audience, for production this fall. Successful applicants will receive financial and editorial support from WGBH, input during the production process from renowned media makers, and a place to showcase their work.
The call for pitches for innovative four- to seven-minute pieces is powered by newly-launched Open Media Network (OMN), a free service that will enable 6:55 participants to quickly and simply upload their work. In addition, OMN's viewer-rating system will help viewers select the winning entries. The Open Call extends from April 10 to May 26. Details and entry information can be found at wgbh.org/producingfortv.
Executive-in-Charge of WGBH's Boston Media Productions Denise DiIanni says, "The partnership with OMN enables us to greatly expand our reach and to invite many more independent video makers into the public media mix."
Previous Open Call selections are available on Open Media Network (www.omn.org).
About WGBH
WGBH informs, inspires, and entertains millions of people throughout New England. Boston's last remaining independent TV station, WGBH is the leading producer PBS prime-time programs and online content, a major producer for public radio, and a pioneer in educational multimedia and services that make media accessible for people with disabilities.
About the Open Media Foundation
The Open Media Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation founded in 2005 by Internet and media pioneers to utilize sophisticated video distribution technology to educate, inform and encourage an ongoing dialogue among the online global community. The Foundation offers the Open Media Network (OMN), a free public service for public broadcasters to distribute legal content to the mainstream online audience. Powered by the same Kontiki delivery technology used by AOL Time Warner, the BBC and BSkyB, OMN offers a broad selection of legal content that is easy for users to obtain. More information can be found at www.omn.org.
Contact:
Stefanie Koperniak
WGBH
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