Ralf-Peter Piechowiak is Writer, Executive Producer and Commissioning Editor for ZDF German Television Network, Europe's largest public TV company. Ralf has had a distinguished 25-year career at ZDF's Department of Contemporary History. He has co-developed, written, produced, launched or supervised the production of many highly acclaimed multiple-part, award-winning documentary series over the past few years including The Unification of Germany, Scandals, Our Century, Hitler - A Profile, Hitler's Henchmen, Holokaust, The Century War, 100 Years, Stalin, German POW's, Dictators, Power Couples, Monarchies, Conspiracy Files. Ralf contributes articles for historical publications and books. He helped launch the World Congress of History Producers and currently serves on the Board of Directors of "History Makers 2008: International Summit of History and Current Affairs Producers". More information on ZDF can be found on the company's website www.zdf.de

Broadcast Region:
All German speaking countries; satellite footprint from Ireland to the Middle East

I would like to meet with:
Producers/Writers with emphasis on Contemporary History

Looking for:
Historical Documentaries

Genre:
Documentary/Factual

Best Ways to Pitch:
Email, one or two sheeter

Pitch Irritations:
Stuff outside my brief/genre

Budgets & Costs:
No full breakdown neccessary (initially)

Good co-production Partners:
Helpful

Contact for Submissions:
piechowiak.r@zdf.de