Mark Pifer
Director of Acquisitions
PBS Video

What genre of documentary/non-fiction do you program?
PBS' acquisitions effort at Kidscreen is focused on securing programs for home video distribution. Because of our multiple distribution channels--retail, specialty, catalog, online and educational--we are interested in all genres.

How many hours or slots do you program per year?
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What percentage or number of hours are commissioned vs. acquired? (Ie. 60% commissions/ 40% acquisitions)
N/A

What is the average amount for acquisitions and/or license fee?
Program dependent.

What are you looking for right now?
We are always interested in high quality programming for kids of all ages, but have a particular interest in the 6-8 year old age group.

How do you prefer to be pitched?
We are always happy to review proposals and materials sent in by mail, and welcome phone calls as well.