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Learning What Broadcasters Really Want With APTN

Season 4, Ep. 3
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We are joined by Adam Garnet Jones, Director of TV Content and Special Events / Senior Management, and Cole Vandale, Development and Scripted Production Executive / Management at APTN! APTN is an Indigenous broadcaster, home of many great favourites such as North of North, Acting Good, Little Bird and so much more!


In this episode, they talk about:

  • What broadcasters are looking for
  • What the development to greenlight process looks like
  • Why your views on Indigenous content matter


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