Nelvana

DETAILS

Contact Name:

Jocelyn Hamilton

Title:

VP Creative Production

Affiliates:

Corus Entertainment

Website:

www.nelvana.com and www.corusent.com

Partial Credit List:

Preschool: Little Bear, Max & Ruby, George Shrinks, Rolie Polie Olie, Franklin, Berenstain Bears, Maggie & the Ferocious Beast

Big Kids: Cyberchase, Rescue Heroes, Beyblade, Medabots, Moville Mysteries, Jacob Two Two, Pelswick

Tweens/Teens: Braceface

Young Adult/Adult: Clone High, Bob & Margaret, Quads

GENERAL INFORMATION

> Looking for coproducers for both own shows and new material

> Options material

> Hires writers, directors

We are also looking for talented show runners and people who are capable of developing from scratch. We look for talented individuals in all facets of making great character driven entertainment.

> Opening to working with emerging writers, directors, producers

We are open, yes, however since there are so many experienced people in the industry, one tends to work with experienced individuals so it's harder to crack that barrier. Talented people will always crack that barrier.

INTERESTS

Types of Programming:

Children & Youth, Educational

Length of Programs:

Short films of varying lengths, Half hour programs

Broad Subjects of Interest:

Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime & Mystery, Music and Arts, Nature, Science, Science Fiction

I checked the types of themes that can be used in childrens & youth programming but they should be specific to genres from preschool to Adult animated properties.

Specifically Looking For:

We are always looking for something different, something character driven and/or interesting design style. We are also currently looking for properties that can be easily produced in 5 minute shorts - Canadian creators only.

Anything else:

Be concise with your pitch. Pretend you are in an elevator with an executive and you need to pitch your series between the first floor and the fourth floor. You're nervous but you can quickly and efficiently communicate exactly what your series is about. And most of all, be passionate about your idea.