Bonita Siegel
Director, Original Productions, YTV, THTV, DKC
Corus Entertainment Inc.

What are you looking for right now?
Strippable, kid-centric shows (predominantly animation) with an emphasis on humor over plot. Action shows work well, but they must be unique as the channel has a large inventory of such programming. YTV is tailored to a six to 11 target audience, though it hits tweens in prime time and families on weekends. Specials are welcome, but docs and educational/instructional shows need not apply. Commissions must qualify as 100% Canadian content and require a Canadian producer.

How do you prefer to be pitched?
For acquisitions, send screeners and short descriptions to Jackie Pardy, manager of program acquisitions (jackie.pardy@corusent.com). For commissions, e-mail a pitch package and scripts to YTV coordinator David Watson (david.watson@corusent.com) and follow up with Bonita Siegel (fax: 416-534-1959, bonita.siegel@corusent.com).

What is your market circuit?
Natpe, KidScreen Summit, MIPTV, MIPCOM, Banff