SBS and NITV are heading to Adelaide to connect with South Australian screen and media practitioners for a special ‘Meet the Broadcaster’ event.

Presented in partnership with the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC), this is a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the SBS and NITV commissioning teams across Scripted, Factual, Food & Entertainment, and First Nations content.

The visit includes one-on-one pitch sessions (by application) for eligible practitioners, followed by an evening presentation, Q&A, and networking drinks. For more information and to apply for a pitch session please visit the SAFC website.

Discover what the SBS and NITV teams are currently commissioning, what they’re looking for, and how to connect through their pitching process.

In attendance:

Zaina Ahmed, SBS Development Executive, Scripted
Emily Griggs, SBS Head of Entertainment and Food
Bernadine Lim, SBS Senior Commissioning Editor – Factual
Cieron Cody, NITV Senior Commissioning Editor

Whether you're a media professional in development, production, writing, or any other creative field within the media industry, this event is for you!

WHERE:The Piccadilly, 181 O'Connell St, North Adelaide

WHEN:Wednesday, 11 June 2025

5.00pm – 6.15pm Presentation & Q&A
6.15pm – 7.15pm (Networking drinks)

Accessibility Information

This event is wheelchair accessible.

If you have any other access requirements, please let our team know in advance by emailing communications@safilm.com.au

Code of Conduct

By engaging with SAFC’s resources, programs and staff, you are agreeing to abide by the “We’re Equal Statement of Commitment”.

SAFC is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of their age, ability, gender diversity, sexuality, relationship and reproductive status, race, religion and culture. This means that we will ensure that our workplaces are a safe space for all people.

We have zero tolerance for discrimination or disrespectful behaviours, whether to or by members of the public, our employees, our volunteers, contractors and suppliers.

One-on-One Pitching Sessions at Adelaide Studios – 11 June SBS and NITV Pitching Guidelines

Applications are open now to South Australian writers, directors and producers to pitch their exciting, original concepts to SBS and NITV commissioners during their visit to Adelaide.

The SAFC will be facilitating a schedule of short, one-on-one pitching sessions at Adelaide Studios during the afternoon of Wednesday 11 June, 2025.

Selected applicants will have 15 minutes to meet with visiting SBS and NITV commissioning teams across Scripted, Factual, Food & Entertainment and First Nations content to pitch their project and discuss their ideas.

Applications are open now until Wednesday 21 May, 2025.

Apply now via the SAFC’s SmartyGrants portal: safilm.smartygrants.com.au

Before applying, please ensure you read the relevant guidelines – linked below.

Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 30 May, 2025.

SBS and NITV Pitching Guidelines

For more information on how to pitch to the NITV team, please head to the NITV Commissioning Guidelines.

For more information on how to pitch to the SBS Scripted team, please head to the SBS Scripted Pitch Deck Guide.

For more information on how to pitch to the SBS Unscripted team, please head to the SBS Unscripted Commissioning Guidelines.