The English Football League (EFL) has issued a ‘Request for Proposal’ for interested parties “regarding the production, distribution and marketing of an EFL Documentary series.”
The proposal would be for a doc series covering either the 2025/26 or 2026/27 season.
The EFL administers the Championship, League 1 and League 2 along with The Carabao Cup and The Bristol Street Motors Trophy.
The series would “follow the dramatic proposition of the EFL’s highly competitive and tension-filled competitions, while also providing Member Clubs with global profile building opportunities through an in-depth look at the teams, players and communities involved.”
The proposal “grants production partners exclusive access all areas to some of the most unpredictable, intense and exciting competitions in world football.”
The proposal is seeking partners who can handle the “production and distribution” and who can “demonstrate creative approaches that showcase the compelling and diverse narratives of English football, plus maximise global engagement and interest in the EFL.”
Respondents are being asked to consider “financial returns, premium content and output, distribution, exposure and marketing.”
EFL Chief Commercial Officer, Ben Wright said: “This is an unrivalled content opportunity with unparalleled access for production partners to the some of the most unpredictable, intense and exciting competitions in world football.
“The EFL has a rich carousel of story-telling opportunities and between our Clubs and competitions, the creative scope for a documentary series is extensive and is a wonderful opportunity showcase the Clubs and competitions on a global scale.”
Interested bidders are required to submit their responses by 5pm on Wednesday, 28 August 2024.
Jon Creamer
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