The Independent Television Services is seeking producers from outside of the United States to create documentaries for U.S. Television. ITVS’s International Call is asking for submissions that will represent diverse communities, advance underrepresented points of view and inspire public dialogue. Documentaries must be completed within one year of contract. Deadline for submissions: February 1.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have previous film or television experience in a principal role (as a producer, co-producer, director or co-director). ITVS will not accept submissions of lifestyle or children’s programming documentaries.

Primary applicants must reside outside of the U.S. Dual foreign/U.S. citizens are eligible to apply if they do not reside in the U.S. American citizens may only apply as secondary applicants or as co-applicants (in co-production relationships with primary applicants). The program will last up to five months.

To learn more about this program or to complete an application, go to http://www.itvs.org/producers/international_guidelines.html.