How to pitch a TV show to 9 Story Media Group

What it says

“To reach out to us concerning our creative content or if you are looking for more information regarding our Development team, contact us at”

What it says it looks for

“We are committed to creating creator-driven content that challenges, empowers, educates and entertains children – always grounded in answering… Why this show?”

What it has bought from outside

1. 2015

   Brown Bag Films, Dublin animation studio from its founders

   “On August 18, 2015, 9 Story Media Group acquired the Dublin -based animation studio Brown Bag Films.” en.wikipedia.org

2. 2016

   Global distribution rights to Garfield and Friends from rights holders

   “On May 25, 2016, 9 Story acquired the global distribution rights to Garfield and Friends.” en.wikipedia.org

3. 2018

   Out of the Blue Enterprises and the Colorforms brand from Angela C. Santomero

   “On January 12, 2018, 9 Story announced that they had acquired production company, Out of the Blue Enterprises, for an undisclosed amount and rebranded them to 9 Story USA. 9 Story also acquired the rights to the Colorforms brand as part of its purchase with its founder and CEO, Angela C.” en.wikipedia.org

4. 2024

   Portfolio Entertainment's catalogue, development slate and production from Portfolio Entertainment

   “On February 5, 2024, 9 Story acquired the assets of Portfolio Entertainment, another company in Toronto, including its distribution catalogue, development slates, and production.” en.wikipedia.org

Other companies that take a TV show

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  YouTubeHas a submission portalYouTube’s door for creators is the YouTube Partner Program, its gateway to earning, open to a channel with 1,000 subscribers.
• PBS KidsHas a submission portalPBS KIDS takes show proposals through its online submissions portal.
• Shark Tank (ABC)Open applicationShark Tank’s producers are looking for entrepreneurs, inventors and creators to pitch the Sharks.

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  BBCHolds open callsBBC Writers’ Open Call takes scripts from writers aged 18 and over living in the UK or Ireland.
• TubiHolds open callsTubi opens calls for new work: the To Be Commissioned script search with the Black List, and Tubi for Creators for digital creators.

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  Hallmark MediaDoes not take outside ideasHallmark Channel does not accept or consider unsolicited scripts, ideas or proposals.

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  NickelodeonDoes not take outside ideasNickelodeon accepts no unsolicited scripts, characters, drawings or ideas and deletes them unread.
• Bravo (NBCUniversal)Does not take outside ideasBravo’s parent NBCUniversal accepts no unsolicited submissions for shows and takes a license to anything sent anyway.

All of them, open doors first