Q: How can I submit an original series pitch to Showcase?

A:The drama team commissions one-hour dramas and half-hour comedies aimed at adults 25-54 for Global Television and Showcase. We're looking for edgy, challenging and dramatic one-hour concepts with strong narratives and an episodic motor for both our conventional and specialty channels, with the edgier and more provocative "cable" concepts for our specialty channel Showcase. Shows that do well for us include Rookie Blue, Haven, XIII, Lost Girl and King.

On the half-hour front we're looking for half-hour comedies that fit well with the current Showcase schedule and are able to sustain audiences week after week. Episodic comedies that encourage co-viewing are ideal.

The original dramatic programming team consists of:

Tara Ellis – Senior Director, Original Drama Content
Rachel Nelson – Director, Original Drama Content (currently on maternity leave)
Susan Morgan – Acting Director, Original Drama Content
Susan Alexander – Production Executive, Original Drama Content
Stephen Finney – Production Executive, Original Drama Content
Karen King – Production Executive, Original Drama Content
Sandra Paolucci – Program Coordinator, Original Drama Content

Proposals should be sent with release forms [download here] to the attention of Patricia DiGiovanni, Coordinator Original Drama and Factual Content at , patricia.digiovanni@shawmedia.ca.

Q: How can I get information about a program I saw on Showcase Television if I don't know the title?

A: Showcase broadcasts many programs. In order for us to help you, please be specific in your request by providing us with the title and/or exact date and time of the broadcast. We cannot identify programs by description of footage, narrator, host, or interviewee.

Q: How do I acquire more information on a particular program?

A: Showcase Television can provide viewers with repeat dates and times of a specific show when possible. We cannot provide more information on the subject than is included in the program's content, nor can we provide contact information for stars or hosts of our programs and films.

Q: How can I find out if certain program will be repeated?

A: Traditionally most of our programs are re-aired at some point. To determine if the program you are interested in is currently scheduled to be rebroadcast, please check our daily listings at www.showcase.ca/ontv.

Q: How can I find out about the music heard in your programs?

A: Most of our on-air promotional and original series music is written specifically for our programs. While musical pieces may be available commercially, they are not available for sale through Showcase.

Q: Where do I send comments about a specific show?

A: The feedback and opinions of our viewers are very important to us. Any comments sent to our viewer relations department will be reviewed and may be forwarded to appropriate departments within our company.

Q: How can I suggest a program or movie for Showcase?

A: We are always looking for movie and program suggestions. Please be assured that any suggestions sent through our viewer relations department will be forwarded to our programming department for review and consideration when they formulate future schedules. You can make a submission for Showcase by sending an email to this address: webmaster@showcase.ca.

Q: Are Showcase Television's programs available to purchase on DVD or VHS?

A: Showcase does not have the distribution rights to any of the programs or films we broadcast. At this time, we have discontinued the Shop section on showcase.ca. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact us at: webmaster@showcase.ca.

Q: Is it possible to get my web site Showcase Television approved?

A: No. showcase.ca discontinued this service in November, 2002.

Q: How can I obtain permission to use material found on your web site?

A: All material found on showcase.ca is copy-written and is the sole property of Showcase Television. Regretfully, we cannot give permission for external use of our material.

Q: Why are Quebec residents sometime ineligible to enter your on-line contests?

A: Unfortunately, Quebec residents are sometimes restricted from entering our contests due to regulations imposed by the Regie des loteries de Quebec (the provincial government body responsible for contests and lotteries). There are several stringent requirements (including extra documentation, notice and deadlines) that we are often not able to meet. However, we have, and will continue to include Quebec residents in our contests whenever feasible and we apologize for any inconvenience.

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