RTÉ | Comedy Commissioning Call

Mon 26th April 2021



RTÉ callsfor comedyon RTÉ One and RTÉ2 for scripted and non-scripted programming

RTÉ ONE

They are looking for half hour scripted comedy that will reach a broad mainstream audience. Projects that have or will attract co-production finance and or an international broadcaster will be prioritised. Big talent, strong writing, confident warm tone and contemporary family appeal are key. RTÉisinterested in finding and developing new projects in these spaces.

Please submit your ideas into the e-commissioning system under the programme category “Comedy – RTÉ One".

RTÉ2

In ScriptedRTÉislooking for uniquely Irish comedy that stands out in the crowded multi-channel and SVOD environment and engages primarily with 25 – 44 year olds. Recent projects such as The Young Offenders are at the core of the channel's brand and crucially they respond to the increasingly multi-platform viewing habits of the audience.

In Non Scriptedthey areinterested in new Studio or Location based, formatted and talent-driven comedy for the 25 – 44 year old audience, focusing on the core channel brand. Studio based comedy ideas that well thought through, different and realistically resourced are of particular interest.

Please submit your ideas into the e-commissioning system under the programme category “Comedy – RTÉ 2".

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