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Entries invited for Super pitch 2001 to be held in Singapore 7 December
Asia’s first “pitch session” – Super Pitch 2001 – takes place in Singapore on 7 December during this year’s Asia Television Forum.
The session, which invites programmers in Asia to pitch new ideas to a panel of commissioning editors and broadcasters, is being organised by Television Asia and Canada’s BANFF Television Festival 2002.
The winning pitch will receive a cash prize towards the programme’s production. The competition is open to all documentary, children’s and entertainment programming.
The presenters of all short-listed pitches will also be offered two complimentary passes, worth more than $4,000, to the Asia Television Forum.
All entries must be received by October 31. The Super Pitch pre-selection process takes place between October 31 and November 6. An independent panel of judges will select five finalists. Short-listed finalists will go on to make their pitches to a panel of commissioning editors and buyers during the second day of the Asia Television Forum. Each of the finalists will be given five minutes to make the pitch. This will be followed by a five-minutes discussion session.
Eligibility:
Super Pitch 2001 is open to: Television broadcasters (cable, terrestrial and satellite) and TV production companies whose primary base is in one of the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, People’s Republic of China, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Submission Only applications using the official Television Asia/BANFF 2002 entry form will be considered.Click here to download entry form
Pitching :
All short-listed finalists must be prepared to pitch their projects in person at the Asia Television Forum in Singapore on the morning of Thursday, December 7, 2001. Projects must be pitched in English.
Important Dates:
Deadline for receipt of submission form by Television Asia is October 31, 2001. The list of finalists will be posted on Television Asia’s website on November 6, 2001.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
