Indies Comment – Page 13
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CommentMidlands needs a shot in the arm
A guaranteed 100 commissioned hours a year would transform the region, says Will Hanrahan
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CommentCancellation is painful - but it doesn’t have to be the end
Like The Bletchley Circle, a good idea can find a new life elsewhere, says Jake Lushington
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CommentA little reality is good for drama
Our fictional team wanted to play in a real tournament, so we put it in the show, says Sam Talbot
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CommentSharing the spoils of success
A new EU directive will benefit those who contribute to an unexpected hit, says Clare Zucker
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CommentHow to be pitch perfect in Cannes
Landing a commission is never easy – but it’s easy to put off potential buyers, says Craig Colby
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CommentFrench indies are at a crossroads
Legislation revamp must allow producers to retain programme rights, says Samuel Kissous
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CommentFlattening Britbox
Is the BBC hellbent on destroying Britbox before it has even launched, asks Alex Farber
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CommentIndie sector is buoyant but brutal
Broadcast survey reveals fresh opportunities and fierce competition
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CommentA new balancing act emerges
Escalating tariffs and declining budgets bring a new set of pressures
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CommentDon’t hoard your audience data
If PSBs unlock their viewer intel, there’s no limit to the creative rewards, says Faraz Osman
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CommentFeature docs take centre stage
Primetime scheduling positions for C4’s Three Identical Strangers and Leaving Neverland could point to a new era
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CommentThe long and winding road to Britbox
The planned BBC-ITV streamer is long overdue, but it will need commissions of scale, says Stephen Arnell
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CommentLambert order book is revealing
PSBs still first choice despite FAANGs becoming top customers
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CommentBBC1 is boldly redefining mainstream comedy
Alan Partridge’s high-profile return is a victory for both performer and character, while Fleabag’s new slot points to an exciting future
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CommentLet online creators be creative
Putting YouTube stars into linear TV formats isn’t playing to their strengths, says Ian Lamarra
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CommentOne size doesn’t always fit all
Adapting to each market has made All Together Now an international success, says James Fox
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CommentThe schedule is alive and kicking
The rise of on-demand isn’t killing off live TV, its role is simply changing, says Lindsey Clay
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CommentFight for rights is hotting up
Original programming is key to BBCS’ feud with Discovery over UKTV, says Kate Bulkley