Shaw TV - Contacts - Information Directory

VIEWER RESPONSE LINES

Shaw Multicultural Channel
Tel. 604.629.4270

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Shaw TV, Cable 4
Tel. 604.629.4276
Fax 604.629.4231

Shaw Multicultural Channel
Tel. 604.629.4271
Fax 604.629.4231

If you have any questions regarding
Shaw Cable products and services please call:
Customer Service - 604.629.8888
1.877.742.9778
Technical Service - 604.629.4000
1.800.663.2688
Shaw High Speed Technical Service - 604.629.3000
1.866.684.7487

To speak with a customer service
representative in Cantonese or Mandarin,
please call:
604.629.8882

If you have any questions regarding
Shaw TV programming,
please contact us:

Urban Rush
email us at urbanrush@shaw.ca
or contact us by phone with your story ideas and suggestions.
Urban Rush Contest Line: 604.629.4300

Senior Producer
George Lacny
604.629.3106

Producers
Marlene Gurvich
                 604.629.3329
Jay Brown
                 604.629.4239
Lisa MacFarlane
                 604.629.4382
FAX
                 604.629.4231

Studio 4
email us at studio4@shaw.ca
Leslie Payne, Senior Producer
Ian MacKenzie, Producer
Reshaad Ali, Programming Coordinator

The Express
email us at shawtv4@sjrb.ca
with your story ideas and suggestions.

The Express
contact us with your story ideas

Sponsorship Sales
John Dalziel
Sponsorship
Tel. 604.629.4153
Fax 604.629.4231

Glenn Leeper
Programming Sales Representative
Tel. 604.629.3327
Fax 604.629.4231

Michael Herringer
Program Manager, Shaw TV, Vancouver
Tel. 604.629.3105
Fax 604.629.4231

George Lacny
Senior Producer, Urban Rush
Tel. 604.629.3106
Fax 604.629.4231

Delores Rose
Supervisor, Promotions & Community Relations
Tel. 604.629.3108
Fax 604.629.4231

David McCall
Special Events Producer
Tel. 604.629.4321
Fax 604.629.4331

Norman Wong
Supervisor, Shaw Multicultural Channel
Tel. 604.629.3347
Fax 604.629.4231

Karen Kilba
Supervisor, Access Programming
Tel. 604.629.3110
Fax 604.629.4231

John Richardson
Victoria Bureau Chief
Tel. 250.361.4811
Toll Free 1.888.891.9097
Fax 250.361.4821

Volunteer Program
Karen Kilba
Supervisor, Volunteer Programming
Tel. 604.629.3110
Fax 604.629.4231

Submitting a Program Proposal to Shaw TV

Thank you for your interest in Shaw TV.
Shaw TV is focused on the Lower Mainland of British Columbia - it’s people, issues, arts and entertainment - so we’re most interested in proposals for shows/series that represent these local viewpoints and activities.

Please submit your proposal in writing via email, FAX or mail. Provide the following key information:

Name (individual, organization or society)
Contact Information, i.e. email, FAX, mailing address, and phone number (available during office hours)

Please outline information about yourself or organization that relates to this proposal, including any previous experience in television or multi-media.

Your proposal should answer these questions and supply the following information:

is the content of the proposed show/series local ?
does the topic matter to residents ?
how does this topic impact them ?
what is the objective of the show/series ?

You are encouraged to include any extra material that would help explain or demonstrate your idea (resume, videotape, background information on the topic or those involved, marketing ideas, etc.).

Highlight production resources required from Shaw (if any), and additional resources you are prepared to contribute to the production (personnel, technical, staging, promotions etc.)

Promotion of the finished concept is key to ensuring maximum exposure to our viewers so please outline your ideas on how you can assist with publicizing your show/series.
Please note that if you’re proposing coverage of an event, we need at least 10 weeks notice to evaluate, technically plan for and promote the event.

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Proposal Outline:
Define the general format of the show/series.
The general format defines the overall format of the show, i.e. placement of the Open and Close, sponsorship blocks (if any), hosting segments, and program segments. If this is a proposal for a series of shows, provide a detailed outline for each of the episodes in the proposed series. The detailed outline includes specific details of what will be covered in the series, including projected guest names, interview topics, specific community events, etc.

Production Details

Production Management:
Please provide a detailed production resume of film/ television/ video experience for the Production Manager/ Producer, including a list of previous productions.

Production Facilities:
Please provide a detailed list of the equipment that will be used or is required for the production or packaging of the show/series. (if using a Production company, please include company name).

Production Personnel:
Please provide a detailed list of the production personnel, their resume(s) of film/ television/ video experience and assigned duties related to proposal (e.g. editor)

On-Air Personnel:
Please provide a detailed list of the on-air personnel, their resume(s) of film/ television/ video experience (education and professional), and assigned duties related to proposal (e.g. host, reporter, interviewer).

Production Budget:
Please provide a detailed budget for production of the show/series, including personnel, music/segment acquisition, administration, promotion, facilities and equipment resources etc. Include a list of confirmed business sponsors, if applicable. ___________________________________________________________

Demo Video:
Video samples are not initially required, but can be helpful to the review process. If you are able to provide a sample copy of the show/series, VHS or Beta SP format tape please. Please clearly label the tape and the spine of the tape case with the show/series title and your contact information. Provide one of these two review formats:
DEMO VIDEO
A sample program not packaged to channel standard length of 27:30 and not including Open, Close, sponsorship spots, viewer advisories, etc.
PILOT PROGRAM
A program packaged to standard length of 27:30, and including Open, Close, sponsorship spots, viewer advisories, etc. This is the completed version of the proposed show, or premiere episode if series of shows. You should be aware that legal issues may arise if any part of your proposal is protected by copyright. Any song, music, play, or work created by an author who is alive or has not been dead for more than 50 years may posses copyright in Canada. Any person performing or recording such a work must obtain permission from the owner of the copyright before the work is performed or recorded. It is the obligation of you or your organization to ensure that all copyright and usage permissions are secured prior to production.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Your access proposal, along with the many others we receive on an ongoing basis, is evaluated at regularly scheduled meetings. The evaluation process is based on a combination of factors including our current schedule of commitments, the perceived value of your project to our local viewers, and the resources available to fulfill your request. We will confirm receipt of proposal materials. Although we are not able to provide a specific review timeline, we generally operate on a seasonal basis. If we decide not to move forward with your project, you will be notified. If we take the project under consideration, we will be in touch to begin discussions that could lead to the project’s production and telecast. This could include some format or content changes, or the opportunity to be part of an existing telecast. ________________________________________________________________________
Shaw TV is a free service provided by Shaw Cablesystems. There is absolutely no charge to you or your group to produce any local television or to televise your event. Shaw TV, however, may solicit sponsorship revenues to offset the cost of producing and televising your proposal or event. ________________________________________________________

Thank you for your interest in Shaw TV.