SCRIPTED TV (COMEDY) We look for ongoing series that are character-driven, with a distinct point-of-view and a clear identity. We love comedies with a warm heart, and we love ideas that do not shy away from pushing boundaries and surprising us. We want our comedies to be about something deeper than it may seem on the surface, to explore themes and ideas that resonate with Canadians. Our series are grounded in reality, with relatable emotional stakes. The most successful comedies feature relationships that evolve over the course of the series, deepening and growing as much as the characters themselves. We are primarily looking for series that are episodic with lightly serialized arcs. Comedy should be in the driver’s seat: comedy-forward/hard comedy is our sweet spot. When we’re assessing pitches we look for elements an audience can connect with, and (crucially) a strong and unique comedic voice. In addition to ongoing scripted comedies, we are also open to receiving pitches for sketch-comedy series. For Further information visit CBC's Independent Producers website: https://www.cbc.ca/independentproducers/genres/comedy/com Before booking this meeting, please ensure you have read the buyers Ready, Steady, Pitch! brief and the project you are pitching meets their remit. Each pitch session runs for 15 minutes and consists of producers pitching their project to industry buyers and receiving immediate constructive feedback.