CBC, Digital Rights Group and the online film community Filmaka are running a competition to find the next hit TV format. Filmaka members are focusing on ideas for reality or game shows.

‘We want to encourage creativity from a grassroots level,’ said Julie Bristow, head of factual entertainment at CBC, in a statement.

Entrants must submit a ‘visually enhanced’ written pitch — for anything from a classic studio-based show to some sort of reality hybrid. Entries will be judged by DRG and CBC’s in-house development team, after which five entrants will win funds to shoot 15-minute pilots.

The deadline for submissions is Jan. 24, details at www.filmaka.com/gameshow.

From Realscreen Online