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2023 PROGRAMME

Indie Summit

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08:30
  1. 30 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
09:15
  1. 5 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
09:20
  1. 50 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
    A broad range of production company bosses respond to the key findings of Broadcast’s Indie Survey, sharing their views and how best to deal with the soaring cost of production.
11:15
  1. Morning Break
    15 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
11:35
  1. 45 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
    What’s driving the spate of indie acquisitions, what do buyers and sellers look for in potential new partners, and how do both sides handle the sensitive negotiations?
  2. 45 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium
    * Registration for this is now closed - Sessions will have been confirmed prior to the event with attendees by the Broadcast team
12:25
  1. 45 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
    How real is the nations and regions revolution? Indies from the north of England, Wales and Scotland discuss the changes they have noticed and representatives of the satellite offices for established ...
  2. 45 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium
    Factual heads talk about the future of the genre. Is true crime reaching its saturation? What’s the future of access-led single films? And how can producers make their projects stand out?
13:10
  1. Lunch
    50 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
14:15
  1. 45 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
    Hear from the commissioners responsible for targeting the illusive youth audiences on the current gaps in their slates, and how they’re planning to fill them.
  2. 45 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium
    With broadcasters generally only committing a portion of the budget required to make a show, the panel explores trends in alternative sources of funding, how best to access them, which compromises are ...
15:05
  1. 45 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
    Hear from factual entertainment commissioners on the who, what, where, when and how to pitch into one of the UK’s largest genres.
  2. 45 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium
    Two comm eds-turned-indie bosses, and two commissioners that used to run production companies attempt to demystify the industry’s most important creative relationship. They share lessons from both sid ...
15:50
  1. Afternoon Break
    15 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
16:05
  1. 45 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
    Meghan Lyvers, director of original drama for Sky Studios reveals her strategy for Sky’s original dramas.
  2. 45 mins
    • Stream 2 - Max Rayne Auditorium
    What are the key factors in running an inclusive indie that is an attractive place to work, and how can the demands of staff and freelancer wellbeing be met while ensuring your company thrives creativ ...
17:35
  1. 5 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium
17:40
  1. Drinks Reception Until 18:30
    50 mins
    • Stream 1 - Guy Whittle Auditorium