THE INDIE FOOD CHANNEL

TCB-Cafe Publishing & Media presents The INDIE FOOD CHANNEL. The INDIE FOOD CHANNEL is a new broadcast format that showcases independent cooking shows, short films and documentaries in an ongoing series of programs televised throughout the United States and Canada. Composed of winning entries to the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL Competition and Film Festival, the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL programming highlights the quality and diversity of content that viewers crave in these days of digital and satellite TV. Vetted by a jury of film makers, food editors, chefs and regular cooking show audiences, each INDIE FOOD CHANNEL program brings a combination of consistency, surprise, and titillation to one of television's most watched genres. It also gives the prize-winning cooking shows, short films and documentaries both the widespread visibility and viewership they deserve.

THE INDIE FOOD CHANNEL COMPETITION & FILM FESTIVAL

The cooking shows featured on the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL are selected via an international competition of independent and local cooking shows, short films and documentaries. The winners of this competition are awarded Finalist and Category commendations, and are also included on the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL. These programs will be aired in selected television markets nationwide as part of the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL Film Festival, and may also be sent on DVD to the top food and television critics and media buyers around the country. (Note: All copyrights remain with the original shows. Invitation to participate in post-pilot programs of the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL can include option and royalty arrangements).

AWARDS

INDIE FOOD CHANNEL Competition & Film Festival Finalist Award

• Inclusion in one Episode of the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL, which will air in major cities in North America.
• Included in all Press Releases and Media Kits
• Listed on the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL website

Additional prizes and sponsors to be announced.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Entrants can submit in one of the two Main categories, and then in up to two of its Subcategories:

Main Categories:

1. Viewer Submitted Mini (One-Two Minute) Video.
Under 2 minutes long can be submitted at no cost on Internet Video website YouTube.com. Submissions will be ranked by YouTube viewers/members. Top ranked Viewer Submitted videos will be invited to appear on the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL.

2. Regular Video Submission.
Over 2 minutes in length, and produced by or featuring a food professional, including chefs, stylists, caterers, food critics and writers, mixologists, chocolate makers, etc. Submissions will be reviewed by the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL production and programming team. Finalists will be selected based on entertainment or educational value.

Subcategories

1. Viewer Submitted Mini (One-Two Minute) Video Subcategories.

2. Food Professional Video Subcategories.

JURY

The jury for the Competition & Film Festival consists of industry film makers, food editors, chefs and regular cooking show audiences.

ELIGIBILITY

All television programs, short films and documentaries with a food or cooking theme produced before January 1, 2000. Food Network and Food UK programs are not eligible. Minimum episode run times for cooking shows are 1 minute, and maximum episode times are 15 minutes. Minimum run times for short films and documentaries are 3 minutes, and maximum times are 20 minutes.

Entry in the INDIE FOOD CHANNEL competition constitutes agreement to participate in one INDIE FOOD CHANNEL Pilot Episode if selected.

• NOTE: CHOCOLATE AND FOOD COMPANIES MAY SPONSOR TELEVISED SEGMENTS BUT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER COMPETITION. For more information, please contact Advertising at www.CHOCOLATETELEVISION.com

ENTRY FORMATS

1. VHS or DVD. DVD can be Region '0' or '1'. 1/2" VHS tapes should be in NTSC standards (SP Mode). One entry per tape or DVD, with the title and program clearly labeled on the outside of the tape and package.
   
2. Any non-English language entries must include English subtitles or be dubbed in English, as well as include an English language Entry form.
   
3. No materials will be returned. Send only high-quality duplicates of the original material.
   
4. Entry forms, fees paid by check or money order, and entry materials such as tape and DVD should be included in a single package.
   
5. North American entries must be postmarked by the stated deadline dates. International entries must be received before the stated deadline dates.
   
6. Samples of Press Materials, High Resolution Stills, Bio's, and other support materials may also be submitted at time of entry.

COMPETITION DURATION

Judging of Submissions Ongoing - No Deadlines. Winners will be notified and announced on the website on a regular basis. One-Two Minute videos can be up to 2 minutes long, and can be submitted on YouTube at http://youtube.com/group/IndieFoodChannel .