Eve Chaloner
Acquisitions & International Sales Manager
Schlessinger Media

How many hours or slots do you program per year?
Our goal is toa cquire 200 programs for 2005 for distribution to the educational and home video markets.

What percentage or number of hours are commissioned vs. acquired? (Ie. 60% commissions/ 40% acquisitions)
Acquisitions account for 60% of our releases.

What is the average amount for acquisitions and/or license fee?
Depends upon the program.

What are you looking for right now?
Series addressing science, math, history and language arts. We are looking for programs that have a amrket place profile and strong educational content.

How do you prefer to be pitched?
Via e-mail with a synopsis and relevant information included.

What is your biggest pitch turnoff?
Not knowing what type of programming Schlessinger Media acquires and promising me that it will be a hit.