SBS is inviting proposals for the third season of its Australian Uncovered stream, which will be broadcast in 2025.

Designed to showcase documentaries that tackle some of the nation’s most challenging topics and critical issues, the first two collections have included titles such as SAM Content’s Inconceivable: The Secret Business of Breeding Humans, Walking Fish Productions, and Good Thing Productions’ Clean, Northern Pictures’ Strong Female Lead, and Joined Up Films’ The Truth About Anxiety with Celia Pacquola, among others.

Applicants are required to submit their proposals with ‘Australia Uncovered Submission’ in the subject line to factual@sbs.com.au.

Included must be a 2-4 page proposal for an original one-hour or feature length documentaries, featuring a log line, and 1 para synopsis, as well as 2-4 minute teaser, reel, or proof of concept reel.

From submissions received, SBS will shortlist proposals seeking development and production funding, selecting up to four single documentaries ranging from one hour to feature-length to form the 2025 season of Australia Uncovered. 

SBS will be in touch directly with successful applicants. All proposals must explore and reflect the SBS Charter.