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ITVS 15th Anniversary

A Yearlong Celebration Continues




“That Congress responded [in establishing ITVS] was astonishing. That funding has continued, albeit never enough, even more amazing. Most spectacular of all, of course, is the impact that ITVS has had over these many years. Where once it was every man and woman for themselves, today there is a center of gravity, a champion, a world-class group of professionals with vision and taste who are second to none in cutting through the bureaucratic underbrush and getting films made, collected, broadcast and promoted.

“Nothing in this world is perfect, but in this instance, 
it is pretty close. Heartiest congratulations and gratitude 
for such a job well done.”
    —Nick DeMartino
Senior Vice President, Media and Technology
The American Film Institute




“We congratulate ITVS on its 15th birthday. Few other public media organizations have done as much to encourage independent producers and filmmakers to take risks and express alternative views on complex social and personal issues. High-quality, creative and culturally important—these are the hallmarks of ITVS-supported series and productions. And the ITVS commitment to those qualities benefits all of public television and the American people.”
 	—David Fanning
Executive Producer
FRONTLINE




“The television landscape has changed drastically over ITVS’s lifespan—in the 500-channel universe, there is more than ever a need for work that challenges, takes risks and speaks the truth. ITVS programs consistently stand out—rare and precious jewels in a sea of shallow mediocrity. Where commercial television offers up another formulaic reality TV show, ITVS gives its audience stories that matter.”
	—John Sayles
Filmmaker and Independent Lens Advisory Board member




Read about the history of ITVS in the Winter / Spring 2006 issue of Beyond the Box >>




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