Call out for Fresh Blood , the next generation of comedy talent

ABC TV and Screen Australia today announced Fresh Blood', a call out for the next generation of Australian comedy talent.

The Fresh Blood' initiative focuses on short form comedy creators. Over twenty commissions are on offer with budgets of $10,000 for each successful applicant.

The content will premiere on iview, ABC's online catch-up platform. With a record 18 million program plays in August, it is Australia's most popular catch up service and an ideal fit for social sharing' short form sketches.

Jennifer Collins Head of ABC TV Entertainment says Fresh Blood opens the door to the next generation of comedy producers and performers. ABC is well known as a nurturing ground for emerging talent and we are now continuing that tradition, online .

Arul Baskaran ABC's Multi Platform Controller says "Were thrilled to announce Fresh Blood on ABC iview as our first digital commission. This is an exciting step forward, and positions iview as a creative platform for innovative content in this case the best new comedy talent in Australia".

Some of the most promising creators will be offered an internship in ABC TV's Entertainment department and Screen Australia will also be running digital workshops for some of the successful candidates.

Screen Australia's Chief Operating Officer Fiona Cameron says, The online world is home to some great comedic talent. By partnering with the ABC in this forward thinking initiative we will expose emerging Australian sketch comedy to bigger audiences .

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th December, 2013.

For further information about Fresh Blood and to fill out an application form go to:

www.abc.net.au/freshblood

Fresh Blood will premiere on iview in early 2014.

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For further information please contact:

Michele Camilleri, Publicist, TV Marketing & Communications

T 02 8333 3846 E Camilleri.michele@abc.net.au

LINK:	http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/news_and_events/2013/mr_131030_fresh...
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