Andy Fry
FeaturesDeficits grow as market softens
Distributors in our survey report being asked to increase funding to get programmes made, while also dealing with falling demand from buyers
FeaturesDistributors show resilience in tough times
Banijay Rights overhauls BBC Studios to top this year’s distributors table with strong growth despite difficult conditions for the industry
FeaturesFostering a culture of inclusion
The Best Places To Work are actively promoting diversity, equity and inclusion policies
FeaturesDistributors make hay despite challenges ahead
Annual report shows revenues are at their highest level since before the pandemic amid tough times for the content business
FeaturesDistributors express concern over gaps in funding
Companies say they’re being asked to invest increasingly large sums up front
FeaturesUK indies feel the effects of Brexit
Increased costs and bureaucracy involved with filming on the continent among UK producers’ biggest concerns
FeaturesConsolidators bounce back
As All3Media once again leads the pack, indie owners and consolidators look to be firmly back on track, with revenues up 41% year on year
FeaturesInterview: Ruth Berry on uniting ITV Studios’ distribution businesses
Merger creates a 90,000-hour catalogue with more than 250 formats
FeaturesA helping hand in tough times
BPTW employers are both supporting their staff financially during the cost-of-living crisis and looking after their mental health
FeaturesThe benefits of taking a break
This year’s Best Places to Work believe in helping their staff achieve a better work-life balance
FeaturesOpening the doors: Top initiatives to improve diversity
This year’s BPTW are committed to improving inclusion through recruitment & training, and making the industry more accessible
FeaturesConcern over rising costs as growth returns
Production cost inflation and access to rights are the chief causes of anxiety for this year’s survey respondents
FeaturesDistributors Survey 2022: Distributors bounce back after Covid
Revenues up year on year as production gets back on track, but still below pre-pandemic levels
FeaturesMaking freelancers part of the family
Surveyed firms are keen to ensure their freelancers are treated as well as staff with fair pay and access to training and support
FeaturesHealth and wellbeing rise up the agenda
Creating a positive work/life balance and ensuring all employees have access to mental health support are key priorities for BPTW firms
FeaturesSoaring costs give cause for concern
Continuing Covid compliance, competition for rights & inflated production expenses are creating a challenging environment for the sector
FeaturesDistributors weather the Covid storm
Firms well placed for quick return to profit despite halt in the market’s relentless growth
FeaturesIndies come out fighting as Covid hits
The pandemic had a huge impact on UK producers, with revenues down sharply, but innovation and creativity came to the fore during lockdown
FeaturesPeer poll: All3Media still the one to beat
All Creatures Great And Small distributor tops poll for third year running, with BBC Studios again taking second place
FeaturesBusiness as usual as sales move online
The lack of physical markets has had little negative impact, with some distributors achieving cost savings & a closer relationship with clients