RTÉ | New Talent Initiative - New Comedy Series Call Out

In Autumn 2021, RTÉ is looking for a new comedy vehicle (6 x 24) that can act as a catalyst for bringing new Comedy talent to air for broadcast and on-demand.

This is for RTÉ2 and proposals must fit within the core channel brand.

The key objective here is to uncover new Comedy talent that RTÉ can support across the series and online. This will be a dual platform strategy. Ideas must work and cut through on Player as well as our linear channels.

This is for emerging comedy talent that has already shown promise on other platforms; be it social platforms or traditional performance routes such as theatre.

RTÉ is looking for a vehicle that can nurture and support new talent through short VTs or Virals, allowing that talent to shine through and realise the potential of what it is that makes them interesting comedy voices on other platforms.

The series should not only support new performance talent but also writing talent. The series could potentially be anchored by established talent or housed within a proven production model. This should be an opportunity for new talent to work with and learn from established creatives and production processes within the sector. Proposals should be weighted towards who the talent is and importantly how the talent is handled, packaged and presented to our audiences. We are not looking for long arc scripted narrative comedy across this series, and we are not looking for short Drama.

Diversity, and the reflection of a contemporary Irish society will be a key consideration in any pitch. Gender Balance across the production should also be a key consideration in drawing up a proposal and we are seeking 50/50 gender balance across the series on performing talent and writing talent.

Please be advised that the budget is region €45k per episode.

Please submit your ideas into the e-commissioning system under the programme category Comedy “New Talent Initiative”.

The deadline for receipt of proposals is 12 noon on September 3rd. Strict Deadline.