Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous organisation under the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi has been undertaking telecast of science serials through Doordarshan. To meet the transmission demand and also as part of the International Year of Planet Earth, VP is proposing to produce a 26 part video serial on the theme of “Astronomy”. Proposals are invited from various agencies for undertaking the production episodes.

Scope of work

Production of the video programme complete in all respects

Duration: Each episode is of about 20 to 22 ½ mts duration (and would be required to be done in modular fashion)

Language: Hindi

Shoot format: Shooting in Digi Beta and mastering in various formats as specified in deliverables.

Terms and Conditions:

1 The theme and topic of the episodes should conform to the programme brief provided by VP.

2 The select agency should submit detailed script inclusive of visuals proposed. Only on approval shooting should be undertaken.

3 The production should be of high quality meeting the industry standards. Competent and approved talent/voices should be used. Appropriate use of modern editing techniques including rendering of text/ visuals, multi-layering, composting, chromo key, special effects etc should be made to make the film visually very rich. The video film should meet the international telecast standards of all public and private channels.

4 26 part serial has been divided into blocks. Each block would be considered a separate project. Producers/firms can apply for any or all of the block. However not more than one block would be awarded to a producer. (list of blocks and episodes envisaged for each block is given in a separate sheet)

5 In case of non-completion of work within stipulated time period, the work order would be cancelled and liquidated damage charges will be levied upon as per Govt. rules.

6 The deliverables are enclosed

Selection procedure

The selection would be based upon the artistic and aesthetic aspects of the treatment submitted as well as the budget. However budget would not be the sole or main criteria. Budget proposed would be examined in comparison to the treatment proposed. A committee of experts would examine the merit of the proposals and rank them. If required, short listed applicants may be called for a presentation before the committee. No recommendations would be entertained. The budget would be approved by the committee after examining the approach/treatment and work involved. In view of the same proposal and budget should be presented in two separate sealed covers placed and sealed inside a bigger envelope. Applications received with budget not in separate sealed cover will be rejected.

Application procedure

Interested firm/agency/producer may submit their application (in three copies) along with

i) treatment/approach for the block applied for. The treatment should indicate the content flow that is proposed in treating each episode in the block.

ii) profile/ CV of the firm/producer respectively. The profile should indicate the past experience in undertaking such work, facility/equipment available etc

iii) a DVD/ VCD copy of any ONE work undertaken by the agency/firm. Incomplete application would be rejected. Enclosed format is to be used and applications not in the format would be rejected.

iv) Part 1 to 4 of the application form duly filled in

v) Part – 5 of the application form- Budget in a separate sealed cover.

SEPARATE APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH BLOCK FOR WHICH THE PRODUCERS ARE DESIROUS OF APPLYING

Last date for submission proposal is June 20, 2008 (5 pm). Postal delay will not be condoned. Separate application is IS MUST for applying for more than one block. Three copies of the application and all the enclosures should be submitted.

The application may be submitted in a sealed cover addressed to ‘Registrar, Vigyan Prasar, NCMRWF Campus, A50, Institutional area, Sector 62, NOIDA 201307. Budget proposed should be placed inside a separate sealed cover and marked ‘Budget’. The proposal (three copies) and budget should be in two separate sealed covers. Both of them should be placed inside a bigger envelope and the envelope may be marked ‘Proposals for video serial on “Astronomy for block abc” (abc being the block for which the application is being submitted). Unsealed and unmarked covers would be rejected.

With warm regards,

(Registrar)

Vigyan Prasar

1. Application format 2.Topics & Themes 3.Deliverables at the time of final submission

Encl: 1) Application format & budget format & Deliverables

2) Blocks and themes and topics of 26 episodes

1. Download Application Format Pdf Format

2. Download Topics & Themes Pdf Format

Deliverables at the time of final submission

(i) Master tape (Digi beta copy) One

(ii) Master tape mixed tracks (Betacam SP) One

(iii) Master tape mix minus with international track (digi beta) One

(iv) Telecast copy (Betacam SP) Three

(v) Graphics video (Betacam SP tape) One

(vi) Graphics Cd (original graphics format) One

(vii) Commentary /Music CD One

(viii) Research material- pint

(ix) Research material- CD (Ms word)

(x) Copy VHS Three

(xi) Copy CD (VCD format (with inlay card +face cover +jewel box design) Ten

(xii) Copy CD (DVD format) (with inlay card +face cover +jewel box design) Ten

(xiii) Final script + interviews

(xiv) CD cover/ inlay card, face cover design in source file format

VIGYAN PRASAR

Part – 1

Proposer’s Information

Application for the Block ………………

1. Name

A. of the porposer : ________________________________

B. of the Company : ________________________________

2. Contact Information

2.1 Address : _________________________________

___________________________________________________

____________________________________Pin____________

2.2 Telephone:

Office 1 : _________________________________

Office 2 : _________________________________

Mobile : _________________________________

Home : _________________________________

Fax : _________________________________

3. Educational Qualifications : __________________________________

__________________________________

4. Proposer’s Category (Please tick only ONE, which is most appropriate/ applicable to you)

4.1 Production House

4.2 Freelance Producer

4.3 Subject Expert

4.4 Institution

4.5 Others …

Please Specify _____________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

5. Brief Description of the Proposer’s Activities (Attach Separately)

6. Experience in the production of Science Communication/Education, if any (Attach Separately)

VHS Tape
CD
DVD
Photographs
Articles
Any other

7. One Sample Programme

Media

(Tick the applicable boxes)

If, any other, please specify : _________________________________

____________________________________________________________

The material submitted as “sample” will not be returned.

SIGNATURE OF THE PROPOSER

VIGYAN PRASAR

Part – 2

Programme specification

1. Working Title : _________________________________

2. Programme Duration : _________________________________

3. Objective (s) : __________________________________

__________________________________

4. Target Audience : Primary T/A ______________________

Secondary T/A ____________________

5. Topic/Focus : (Attach in a separate paper; write in 500

words)

Documentary
Docu-Drama
Drama
Quickies
Magazien Style
Interview Based
Any other (Please Specify)

6. Format

(Tick only ONE, the most appropriate/applicable to the content)

7. Treatment & Structuring : To be given on a separate A4 size plain

paper. Maximum one page – both the sides. Please mark the sheet Part – 2 Product Information, Item No. 7. Treatment & Structuring of the programme

2D	Duration
3D	Duration

8. Animation/Graphics :

9. Research Report: To be given on a separate A4 size plain

paper. Maximum one page – both the sides. Please mark the sheet : Proposal Submission Forms, Part – 2 Product Information, Item No. 9. Research Report for the programme (mention the title)

Director
Subject Expert(s)
Script Writer (s)

10. Team :

Number of Locations (Cities)

Name of the Locations (Cities)

11. Locations (Cities)

Pre-production Dates	Shooting Dates	Editing Dates	Post Production Dates

12. Delivery of the product:

SIGNATURE OF THE PROPOSER

VIGYAN PRASAR

Part – 3

Subject Expert’s Consent

1. Name

A. of the Expert : ________________________________

B. of the Company : ________________________________

(If applicable)

2. Contact Information

2.1 Address : _________________________________

___________________________________________________

____________________________________Pin____________

2.2 Telephone:

Office 1 : _________________________________

Office 2 : _________________________________

Mobile : _________________________________

Home : _________________________________

Fax : _________________________________

e-mail 1 : _________________________________

e-mail 2 : _________________________________

Website : _________________________________

3. Educational Qualifications : __________________________________

__________________________________

4. Brief Background of the Expert (Attach Separately)

VIGYAN PRASAR

Part – 4

Director’s Consent

1. Name

C. of the Director : ________________________________

D. of the Company : ________________________________

2. Contact Information

2.3 Address : _________________________________

___________________________________________________

____________________________________Pin____________

2.4 Telephone:

Office 1 : _________________________________

Office 2 : _________________________________

Mobile : _________________________________

Home : _________________________________

Fax : _________________________________

e-mail 1 : _________________________________

e-mail 2 : _________________________________

Website : _________________________________

3. Educational Qualifications : __________________________________

__________________________________

4. Biodate/Filmography of the Director (Attach Separately)