Program Submissions
Guide to Submitting Local Programs for Broadcast
Rocky Mountain PBS is pleased to support local, independent filmmakers. We are continually on the lookout for high quality content created by or about Coloradans.
Rocky Mountain PBS welcomes submissions of completed programs from local producers. Please review the following process, guidelines, and technical requirements, and submit your project to us online via the Submissions Form.
What criteria does my production need to meet?
Rocky Mountain PBS will select independent productions that meet specified criteria.
Content Criteria - Topics
We look for solid storytelling on subject matter that is of interest to our audience. Topics of interest to our audience include, but are not limited to:
Journalism
Arts & culture
Heritage
Human interest
Documentary / non-fiction
Education
Science & technology
Public Affairs
Animals, nature & the environment
Other criteria
Fair and contextual content must at least address the “other side(s)” of topical issues
Producers must have rights to ALL the content included in their production, including new and archival footage, imagery, and music. Proof of music and visual cue sheets and on-air talent / interviewee releases are required.
Producers are required to follow all Rocky Mountain PBS technical requirements, including providing embedded closed captioning for the program(s) and providing a digital version in the required format
Required lengths are 26:40 (for half hour slot), 56:40 (for a full hour slot) or 86:40 (for an hour and a half slot)
Both single programs and series will be considered
Programs must be complete to be considered for broadcast
We are not accepting interstitial/short form content
Rocky Mountain PBS follows the principles of PBS National for underwriting, credit format, rights, and promotion. For example, underwriters may not control content. Underwriting spots may not include calls to action or qualitative comparisons. Please visit the PBS Redbook for complete guidelines.
RMPBS does not currently pay acquisition fees to local producers
Fiscal Sponsorship / Presenting Station requests will be handled on a case by case basis for a fee
RMPBS is NOT currently partnering on LINCS grants