Joan Lofts
Director of TV
Contender Entertainment Group

How many hours or slots do you program per year?
We currently have two series but intend to increase the number over this coming year

What percentage or number of hours are commissioned vs. acquired? (Ie. 60% commissions/ 40% acquisitions)
50/50

What is the average amount for acquisitions and/or license fee?
Our investment can be as much as 100% or any figure negotiated depending on the property.

What are you looking for right now?
Childrens animation and live action across sll age groups

How do you prefer to be pitched?
Post e mail and meeting. All should go to Laura Campbell Manager TV Production lcampbell@contendergroup.com 48 Margaret Street London W1W 8SE

What is your biggest pitch turnoff?
Huge amounts of paper

What is your market circuit?
MIP,MIPCOM,Toy Fairs,Kidscreen, Cartoon Forum, Edinburgh TV Festival Licensing Fairs.