Features – Page 22
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FeaturesChannel 5: Frow doubles down on drama
Broadcaster set to air 60 hours of the genre in 2023, compared with just eight four years ago
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FeaturesUK indies feel the effects of Brexit
Increased costs and bureaucracy involved with filming on the continent among UK producers’ biggest concerns
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FeaturesIndies feel pinch as inflation squeezes margins
While total turnover is up £600m on 2022, respondents to the Indie Survey 2023 say that cost inflation & funding gaps are their biggest concerns
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FeaturesSky: Entertainment and factual rule the roost
Biggest supplier was Avalon which provided 33 hours comprising comedy and true crime
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FeaturesBBC: Whisper breaks into top three
The Uefa Women’s Euros helps propel the indie into second place
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FeaturesIndies reap rewards of N&R push
The impact of broadcasters’ efforts to increase nations and regions production shows in rising revenues, but recruitment problems remain a concern
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FeaturesUKTV: Originals bring in fresh suppliers
Air TV, Zeppotron, King of Sunshine and Rare TV were among the indies to have benefitted from orders
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FeaturesChannel 4: Hits and misses as C4 prepares for new phase
2022 saw the launch of the Roughcut comedy Big Boys and Fable Pictures’ Hullraisers
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FeaturesDiscovery+ commissions ease fears over merger
Streamer praised for its “clear directives, joined-up thinking between editorial and commercial, and speedy responses”
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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
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FeaturesQ&A: Becoming Frida Kahlo, BBC2
Creatives behind Rogan Scotland’s doc series discuss how they got to know the iconic artist in order to tell her story through her eyes
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Behind The ScenesMurder in the Pacific, BBC2
Director Chloe Campbell explains how she directed a documentary about the bombing of the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior
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Behind The ScenesAnorexic, Channel 5
Rachel Harvie, executive producer explains why allowing contributors to take the lead can create a more intimate and illuminating film
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FeaturesAnalysis: Northern Ireland indies battle to be noticed
NI producers say they feel left out by the PSBs, struggle to establish relationships with commissioners and lack returnable formats
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FeaturesEnd Credits: Nicky Huggett
The HiddenLight Productions head of development on inspiring women, Craig David and fish and chips
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Behind The ScenesAma’s Story, Sky Kids
Creative director Jesse Cleverly explains how Wildseed Studios helped new talent find their voice on screen