BBC Studios Social Invites global production companies to pitch ideas for iconic brands

BBC Studios Social is making an unprecedented move, inviting independent production companies worldwide to pitch short-form content ideas for beloved factual and entertainment brands. The goal is to expand these brands' reach with fresh concepts that engage both existing fans and new audiences on digital platforms.

The open brief covers a range of top BBC Studios Social properties:

• Kids & Family: "Bluey" and "Hey Duggee" seek playful and engaging content around food, family activities, and more.
• Youth Appeal: "Top Gear" and the comedy channel "Funny Parts" welcome pitches with a youthful edge.
• Factual & Unscripted: "BBC Earth" desires concepts showcasing the wonders of nature, while "BBC Earth Science" is interested in submissions related to space, sustainability, and the human body.

Interested production companies can view detailed briefs and submit pitches via a dedicated online portal.

"We love our world-class brands, and we're super excited to share them with you to deliver new formats, new talent, and new ideas that are critical and commercial successes," says Chris Allen, Director of Digital Content Development at BBC Studios Social. "Whether silly comedy sketches, or a mind-bending science documentary, we hope this will be the start of some beautiful creative partnerships.”

The submission window closes on April 21, 2024, at 23:59 BST.

BBC Studios Social specializes in curating and creating digital content that extends the reach of iconic television brands. Their successful projects include stop-motion "Hey Duggee" adventures, popular celebrity-voiced "Bluey" Book Reads, and explorations of car culture for "Top Gear."