Indie Survey 2026
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FeaturesPivots and pragmatism help indies turn a profit
A majority of respondents report an improved market, with 80% in profit. But consolidation and declining co-pro opportunities remain a concern
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FeaturesIndies learn to adapt in time of consolidation
Against the background of a series of big mergers, producers are experimenting with new genres, social content and AI to meet modern challenges
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FeaturesSuppliers keep faith with BBC
Broadcaster is voted strongest and best to deal with for third year running, while C4 is again seen as weakest
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FeaturesGrowing burden of development puts indies under strain
What was once considered pre-production is now part of the development process according to indies
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FeaturesBBC: Studio Lambert holds top spot
Race Across the World indie again leads top suppliers by spend
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FeaturesTop 30 True Indies and Qualifying Indies tables
Avalon tops table ahead of Hat Trick Productions
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FeaturesITV: Rock Oyster clings on to lead ranking
Daytime shows help indie stave off challenge from Initial
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FeaturesN&R indies look to the future with confidence
With spending in the nations and regions set to grow, N&R indies are more optimistic about their prospects than their London-based peers
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FeaturesStreamers: Box to box stays in pole position
Sports documentary specialist produced 63 hours of programming
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FeaturesWBD: Raw TV remains on top as STV climbs to third
Gold Rush producer Raw TV retains its position as leading supplier by hours
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CommentConfidence grows as indies learn to adapt
‘Some of the genuinely existential threats facing production companies in recent years seem to have eased’