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Final Steps This page provides help on the PasC and Music Reporting information we need. We also need Contract Information (for Independents only), Safeguarding Trust Training and a Final Transcript (for Open University Productions only).
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Example PasC Form (29Kb) for Independents
Example Music Reporting Form (29Kb) for Independents
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Word files to Download
BBC Vision Programme On Screen Portrayal Form (80 Kb)
Open University Schedule of Residuals (80 Kb)
Open University Final Transcript (36 Kb)
Excel files to Download
Schedule of Residuals (100 Kb)
RTF files to Download
BBC Vision Programme On Screen Portrayal Form (76 Kb)
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Programme As Completed Form (PasC) Programme as Complete (P as C) Form The P as C provides information about the content, music and contributors in a programme and, together with the Music Reporting form is the complete written record of a programme's content. Examples of uses for the P as C information include answering viewer queries (by customer services operations); assisting with programme searches (by the TV library) and to ensure correct copyright payments are made It is essential therefore that the P as C records details of any and all restrictions on use of the programme (for example any restrictions on clip use in any contributor contract - as pre-approved by the BBC). What P as C Information do we Need? In-house programme-makers and independents using P4A should check the requirements that they can find on P4A. Other Independent producers may find the information and example P as C form here useful. When do you submit this information ? It is mandatory that the PasC is submitted within two weeks of transmission or earlier if all data is available. For information (when, where, how) on submitting this information One Stop Shop
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Music Reporting The BBC negotiates agreements with the music copyright collecting societies so that music can be broadcast; in return, the BBC is legally required to report to the societies the details of all music used. Note that:
On Screen Portrayal Form The BBC's On Screen Portrayal Form enables BBC Vision to monitor on-screen portrayal of ethnic diversity and disability across all programmes. Please note this form is purely for BBC internal use When do you submit this information? It is mandatory that the On-Screen Portrayal form is submitted within two weeks of transmission or earlier if all data is available. For information (when, where, how) on submitting this information One Stop Shop
Contractual Information (Independent Producers Only) Please note that there is no need to deliver all underlying contracts to the BBC. You need only deliver underlying contracts that fall into either of the following categories: 1. Copies of all Key Agreements. Key Agreements are agreements for persons listed in the Key Approvals section (section 4) of the Commissioning Specification where the BBC has expressly indicated in the third column headed “Key Agreement” that it requires prior approval of the terms (i.e not just approval of the identity of the individual). In practice, it is likely that the BBC would only require approval of fees for key talent/presenters and other deal terms for some presenters, writers, on-screen talent, format licences, etc. 2. All other agreements for talent, contributors, etc that provide for the payment of repeat fees and residual payments in order for the BBC to exercise its rights. For example, standard union agreements (Equity, the Writers Guild, etc) and agreements where the BBC has agreed repeat fees or residual payments. You do not need to deliver to the BBC any underlying contracts that fall outside the above categories. Please note that you are nonetheless still required to contract and clear all underlying material in accordance with the Programme Production Agreement and the BBC may request a copy of any underlying contract during the licence period. To avoid any doubt, the full list of Final Paperwork (under Section D of Schedule 3 of the Programme Production Agreement) is as follows: 1. Underlying Contracts (as discussed above) 2. Schedule of Residuals [Excel, 89 KB]. This should be submitted electronically and in a form that is read-only e.g. pdf, scanned or faxed . Note that the Open University Schedule of Residuals is different and can be downloaded from this page. 3. Laboratory access letter/facilities house letter 4. Statement of which Regionality qualification criteria were met For information (when, where, how) on submitting this information One Stop Shop
Open University Independent producers of programmes for the Open University should submit the Schedule of Residuals (downloadable on this page) by email to the OU Rights Department
Safeguarding Trust Training Safeguarding Trust is the training on editorial standards put in place for all production personnel working on BBC content. You need to maintain complete records as evidence of the warranty you give the BBC on this training. For all Production Personnel, as defined in the contract, email copies of the Safeguarding Trust completion certificates of the relevant modules are now required as part of Final Steps delivery, attached to one email per production to the Business Affairs Assistant. Answers to some FAQs on Safeguarding Trust are here [PDF, 20kb] .
Contracts, Facility Fee Forms, Letters of Permission etc (Open University Programmes only) These are kept on record at the Open University for future reference. 2 hard copies of each document should be sent by both in-house and independent programme-makers to the OU Information and Recorded Materials Co-Ordinator .
Final Transcript (Open University Programmes only) The transcript is kept on record at the Open University for future reference. It should be submitted by email by both in-house and independent programme-makers. You can download the template for use on this page and should send it to the OU Information and Recorded Materials Co-Ordinator . About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy Explore the BBC
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