Next on 4 is Channel 4’s vision for the future. Fresh talent, fresh perspectives, youth, diversity and innovation in all its forms will lead and shape the channel’s content in the years to come. So with our readers in mind, we asked those at the commissioning coalface what’s pushing their buttons in 2008.
Who we spoke to:
Liam Humphreys, Commissioning Editor, Features | Walter Iuzzolino, Deputy Head, Features | Dominique Walker, Commissioning Editor, Factual Entertainment | Alistair Pegg, Editor, Factual Entertainment | Ruby Kuraishe, Editor, Factual Entertainment, E4 | Simon Dickson, Deputy Head, Documentaries | Meredith Chambers, Commissioning Editor, Documentaries | Kate Vogel, Editor, 3 Minute Wonder | Jan Younghusband, Commissioning Editor, Arts & Performance | Shane Allen, Commissioning Editor, Comedy | Andy Auerbach, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment | Matt Locke, Commissioning Editor, Education | Jo Roach, Commissioning Editor, Education | Kevin Sutcliffe, Deputy Head, News & Current Affairs | Camilla Campbell, Commissioning Editor, Drama | Adam Gee, Commissioning Editor, New Media Factual | Aaquil Ahmed, Commissioning Editor, Religion | David Glover, Commissioning Editor, Science | Katherine Butler, Head of Development, Film4 | Ade Rawcliffe, Diversity & Talent Manager | Alison Walsh, Editorial Manager, Disability.
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Helen Byrne: @Sarah: Hi Sarah, I’m afraid we can’t guarantee that all items will be sent back after... (4Talent Awards entry criteria: 19 hours 53 minutes)
Sarah: I’m going to enter the wildcard option as I do illustration. I have a website/ myspace etc. with... (4Talent Awards entry criteria: 20 hours 2 minutes)
Helen Byrne: @Anna: One person can apply as the main contact. The other details can go in the ‘how would... (4Talent Awards entry criteria: 20 hours 9 minutes)
Anna: Thanks Helen, when applying how do you then enter as a duo as the online aplication form seems to only let... (4Talent Awards entry criteria: 20 hours 12 minutes)
Helen Byrne: @Anna: Yes you can. Only award will be given and please state each individuals role in the work. (4Talent Awards entry criteria: 20 hours 15 minutes)