Short Films and Music Video Submissions

Short Films

Propeller TV was originally set up to support independent film makers by providing a platform on SKY to showcase their work. Under the new ownership, Propeller TV will continue to offer this free service subject to the terms and conditions of our contract.

Please note, we will not accept short films containing any visual display of SEX and VIOLENCE. When bad language is used, it must be used in moderation.

As in the past, all short film submissions will be checked for suitability, compliance (as stipulated by ofCom) and completion of contracts before broadcasting, therefore all paperwork be submitted together with your short film. 
 

Instruction:

1. Download and complete form. Please contact us if you have any questions.

2. Return form and Short Film (DV Cam or DVD) submission to;

To: Propeller TV Ltd
      (Short Films Submission)
      Immage Studios
      Margaret Street
      Immingham
      DN40 1LE
      UK
 

Propeller TV Technical Requirements

Programmes will be accepted on PAL DVD, DVCAM, MINI DV, DIGIBETA, or Beta SP

• All master tapes must be striped with the programme starting at 10:00:00:00.
   
• All master tapes must have 1 minute 30 Seconds of correctly lined up 100% bars and tone set at -18dB (4 PPM), running at: 09:58:00:00 to 09:59:30:00.
   
• All master tapes must have a 27 second clock followed by 3 seconds of black, immediately preceding the programme start.
   
• There must be no time code breaks within a programme.
   
• All master tapes must have at least 30 seconds of black following the programme.
   
• All tapes must be clearly labeled with the programme title, accurate duration, TX date and clock number (if known), and source, with a contact number.
   
• Audio must be stereo mixed to channel 1 and 2. The sound must never peak above 6PPM (-10dB). M&E, if available (though not an absolute requirement for Propeller tv), must be on tracks 3 and 4.
   
• Audio levels should be set to average around 4PPM (-18dB).
   
• Video levels must not peak above +7mVolts or fall below +3mVolts on a wave form monitor.

If you have any questions, please contact Felix Taylor at Propeller TV. Tel: 01469 515151