Nakul Legha: tips for applying for Digital Originals and pitching to SBS Scripted

About this episode

Nakul Legha discusses how to pitch to SBS and provides insights on the Digital Originals initiative.

SBS Head of Scripted Nakul Legha talks about how to pitch to SBS, the types of series they are and aren't commissioning, and advice for Digital Originals. Applications are now open for the Digital Originals initiative from SBS, NITV and Screen Australia, and Nakul runs through who is eligible, what they're looking for, how to make your application stand out and many more Frequently Asked Questions. Read the guidelines before you apply: https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/fund/digital-originals-2026/ As Head of Scripted, Nakul leads the commissioning of scripted content at SBS, which includes overseeing Original SBS series, the slate of Digital Originals, and other industry initiatives that amplify new voices. Prior to SBS, Nakul was at Netflix, where he helped establish the streamer's content strategy in ANZ, and oversaw a slate of original scripted series, feature films and documentaries that included Boy Swallows Universe, Wellmania, Surviving Summer, Love is in the Air, Irreverent and ONEFOUR: Against All Odds.

People in this episode

Host: Caris Bizzaca

Guest: Nakul Legha

Topics covered

• pitching
• scripted content
• Digital Originals
• SBS commissioning
• application advice

Keywords

• SBS
• Digital Originals
• pitching
• scripted series
• application tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SBS, NITV, Screen Australia, Netflix

Books & works: Boy Swallows Universe, Wellmania, Surviving Summer, Love is in the Air, Irreverent, ONEFOUR: Against All Odds

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