MOTOR TREND

SUMBMISSIONS

Thank you for your interest in Velocity.

Velocity programming is diverse, intelligent and engaging, with series geared towards the automotive genre, with live events, real life-verite, historical and biographical programming.

We hope that this site will assist you with the information that you need to submit programs to us. We do seek co-production and commission opportunities directly with producers each year. If your proposal is a co-production, in which you will remain responsible for financing the budget deficit through broadcasters or private funds, we are happy to consider your idea. If your co-production is funded by sponsorship or advertisers, we will need to see a list of these funders and their rights requirements along with your submission.

If you choose to submit a co-production or commission, please include the production schedule, budget amount, financing plan, and any other relevant information in the submission. The more information you can provide, the more quickly we can process your proposal. While it’s not required, it would be greatly beneficial for all parties to provide a video hyperlink, Quicktime file, or DVD reel, as well as bios for any potential talent. If you have never worked with a Discovery network in the past, a sample reel of your previous work is highly recommended.We are also accepting acquisition submissions (one-ups, specials, films, or series).

All programs should be shot in HD; we do not accept upconverted material unless it is historical/archive footage.

Programming should be targeted to our current audience, skewing male, ages 25-54. Shows and talent are authentic and not over the top.

Completed programs are evaluated based on:

– Appropriateness of the material for the network
– Programming inventory need
– Uniqueness and originality of the topic or approach
– Production and commercial values
– Budget requirements and available resources
– Global audience appeal, and shelf life of the program
– Ad Sales opportunities

GUIDELINES

Please first review our programming needs on our network home page as well as on our website to determine if your idea is appropriate.

Development Proposals for Commission
We are accepting development proposals for commission. We will require a budget, financing plan, production schedule, and any host reels or taster tapes you may have. If you have not worked with any of the Discovery networks before, a sample reel of your previous work highly recommended. You will receive notification whether we choose to pass or further develop your program. Please do not contact us directly for an update. Please note that materials will not be returned. Providing a hyperlink to your program/taster instead of sending a DVD will help expedite the review process.

Development Proposals for Co-Production
We are accepting proposals for co-productions. We will require a budget, financing plan, production schedule, and any host reels or taster tapes you may have. If you have not worked with any of the Discovery networks before, a sample reel of your previous work is highly recommended. You will receive notification whether we choose to pass or further develop your program.

Please do not contact us directly for an update. Please note that materials will not be returned. Providing a hyperlink to your program/taster instead of sending a DVD will help expedite the review process.

Acquisitions
If you would like us to review a finished program, you may submit materials to our acquisition review process. Should we express initial interest in your project, you will be contacted for additional information.

Please include in your submission a description of the program, your contact information, where/if the program has aired before and what rights/licensing is available. If this information is not included, your submission may be discarded.