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Meet the Commissioners

Here’s your opportunity to have a coveted one-to-one meeting with a commissioner! The commissioners come from major broadcasters and span a range of genres. Anyone who purchases a conference ticket is able to apply and pitch their TV idea. Successful applicants are selected to meet one or more commissioners and chat over their ideas.

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One-to-one Access to the Gatekeepers of UK Broadcasting

Step into CCC’s ultimate business-making space — where you don’t just listen, you connect. The Meet the Commissioners programme has always given you one-to-one access to the gatekeepers of UK broadcasting. Whether your project is in factual, drama, comedy, or digital, this is your moment to engage, exchange, and build on your ideas.

Commissioners joining us in Liverpool include:

Caroline O' Neill
Commissioning Executive, Daytime & Early Peak
BBC
Harjeet Chhokar
Senior Unscripted Creative Executive
Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios
Jo Clinton-Davis
Controller of Factual
ITV
Kit Morey
(VP) Commissioning Editor, Non-Scripted UK Originals
Channel 5 / Paramount+
Nana Hughes
Head of Scripted Comedy
ITV
Paula Thomas
Commissioning Editor, Daytime & Ad-Funded Entertainment
ITV


Due to their busy schedules commissioners are subject to change.
More commissioners to be announced shortly!‍

How to apply for a one-to-one meeting with a commissioner:

Pitch your idea through the online form and include your details as well as a full outline of the project you would like to pitch. You also have the option to include a link to a short video pitch, of up to 90 seconds.

The video pitch is your chance to demonstrate your enthusiasm for the project and allow the commissioners to get to know you ahead of your meeting. You needn’t prepare any further material beyond a simple written summary of your idea, though you may if you wish. 

If you’re unsure, our advice is to ask a colleague or friend to simply film you on a smartphone in a relevant location while you tell us about your project.

To submit, please upload your video pitch onto your website or a third-party website such as YouTube or Vimeo, making the video private or even password-protected if you like, and add the link to your application in Section 3 of the online form.

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Deadline for online applications:
Friday 10th April

Successful applicants informed:
Friday 24th April

Spaces are limited so we highly recommend submitting your form as soon as possible to maximise your chances of getting a meeting.

FAQs

Please refer to the FAQs below and if you have any further questions, please contact: susie@creativecitiesconvention.com

How will successful applicants be selected?

The pitches received will be reviewed by the convention’s team and commissioners. Successful applicants will have projects or programme strands which are of current interest to the commissioners who are taking part in the one-to-one sessions. The successful applicants will be matched to the appropriate commissioner(s) and meetings will be scheduled accordingly during the convention.

Why do you need a video link?

A video pitch is an effective way to let the commissioners “meet” you ahead of your meeting and see your enthusiasm for your project. It can add context to your pitch and support your written submission, and may be as simple as just talking to camera about your project. Please note that you must still provide a written outline of up to 300 words. If you choose not to include a video pitch as part of your submission, we will still consider the written material you provide when making the selections. There is no penalty for not including a video in your submission.

Can I meet more than one commissioner? Can I pitch more than one idea?

If your project is of interest to more than one commissioner then we will try to schedule meetings for you to meet each of the interested commissioners. You may pitch up to two projects but each submission must only have one project outline. Therefore if you wish to submit a second project, please fill in a separate application form. If you submit more than two application forms, the latter ones will be disregarded.

Can I choose which commissioner I meet?

We work closely with the commissioners to see if your pitch aligns with what they are currently looking for. You can specify which commissioner(s) you would like to have a meeting with on your form. We will take your preferences into consideration although, we cannot guarantee meetings with your preferred commissioner or broadcaster.

When will the 'Meet the Commissioner' sessions take place?

Wednesday 6th May - 11.00am  12.30pm

Thursday 7th May - 16.15pm - 17.45pm

Will I be told which commissioner(s) I’m meeting beforehand?

The commissioners will receive the pitches of all the successful applicants they are meeting.

Can I speak to the commissioner before my meeting?

We are not able to connect you with commissioners outside of the sessions at the convention.

What happens after my commissioner meeting?

It is up to you to lead your one-to-one meeting and agree any further contact.

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