HORIZONS is a new programme aimed at enabling start-ups to accelerate their growth and ensure they are well prepared to navigate the challenges of the rapidly evolving media landscape.
If you are a Scottish start-up company working in the creative industries,
HORIZONS could be for you!
Join us for our information session with Channel 4's Head of Indie Relations, Rebecca Thompson, to find out all you need to know about the Emerging Indie Fund.
Channel 4's Emerging Indie Fund is now open for applications until 9am on the 19th October 2023. Full details of eligibility and how to apply is available on this page on that date.
FOCUS Bootcamp 2023 is a 3-day course followed by 1:1 consultancy sessions aimed at new and emerging screen companies that want to develop the skills, knowledge and contacts they need to grow and thrive.
Bootcamp will expand your understanding of strategic business development processes and equip you with the tools, behaviours and techniques to develop and grow as a successful screen production company.
Meet experienced Canadian coproducer, Sidney Chiu, and find out about the opportunities, benefits & challenges of coproducing in Canada.
This FOCUS Connect session is exclusively for companies that registered their interest in the FOCUS Connect Scotland-Canada coproduction programme.
Join us for our information session with Channel 4's Head of Indie Relations, Rebecca Thompson, to find out all you need to know about the Emerging Indie Fund.
Channel 4's Emerging Indie Fund is now open for applications until 9am on the 19th October 2023. Full details of eligibility and how to apply is available on this page on that date.
FOCUS Bootcamp 2023 is a 3-day course followed by 1:1 consultancy sessions aimed at new and emerging screen companies that want to develop the skills, knowledge and contacts they need to grow and thrive.
Bootcamp will expand your understanding of strategic business development processes and equip you with the tools, behaviours and techniques to develop and grow as a successful screen production company.
Media & Digital Consultant and FOCUS Expert, Jen Topping, will lead this FOCUS Webinar to discuss and demystify the complexity of the current screen and TV landscape.
Jen will provide an overview of the current state-of-play, identify key players, look at streamer business models and priorities and the rise of FAST channels and explore what the future might hold for the screen landscape – while identifying challenges and opportunities for Scotland’s independent production companies to produce content and get it screened.
In this FOCUS Webinar, Channel 4 Senior Digital Commissioner and Senior Operations Lead, Laura Marks, will discuss making “social first” content when it comes to developing ideas and returning formats for digital platforms and channels.
Laura will talk about Channel 4’s digital strategy and what indies need to consider for creating digital-first content – from ideas and pitching processes to budgets and duration of content. She will also explore the importance of developing and attaching talent.
Matthew will provide insights into the current distribution landscape and Rocket Rights' new model of distribution. He will discuss how his company works with indies and the system of rights.
Matthew will discuss what you need and when to approach a distributor, the terms to expect, how to find the right distributor for your business, and developing a slate of projects with value. The discussions will centre mainly around Non-scripted across genres, however, Rocket Rights does have some clients working with Scripted.
Find out more about the commissioning processes at BBC Scotland and current / future commissioning opportunities across Radio and Events, Arts & Music for Television and Digital.
Gareth Hydes will discuss his commissioning brief and how indies should consider new and innovative ways to engage audiences. He will also provide insight into the processes involved in preparing and submitting pitches, attaching on-screen and off-screen talent and the various tariffs.
