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Our commissioners and distributors need projects, are you an indie with a programme to pitch or budget to close? Growthlab London is about actually doing business. Last year m£s in content deals were initiated in the Growthlab Markethall.   On 11th September, we have 15 commissioning editors from across broadcasters and genres to pitch your projects to, and a Markethall full of distributors to close distribution and production finance with.   Meeting booking with commissioners and distributors opening imminently now. Secure your ticket.   Commissioners and distributors in the room looking for projects:   Commissioning editors from across genres, from Channel 4, ITV, UKTV, Channel 5 and others announcing shortly.   Distributors looking for projects from BBC Studios, Banijay Rights, Abacus Media Rights, Silverlining Rights, Rainmaker Content, DCD Rights and others announcing shortly.   Book your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/edqs45Di   So what business closed last year? A couple of indies share:   “We have gone on to do a global distribution deal for a new factual series with a distributor we met at Growthlab - we will definitely be back this year.” — Matt Richards (Managing Director, Air TV)   “We made various deals as a direct result of GrowthLab meetings - including the lucrative distribution of two back catalogue shows and securing a pre-sale deal resulting in development funding from N.America.” — Rosie Perry (Rollem Productions)   Full content announced at www.growthlablondon.co.uk hashtag#indie hashtag#growthlab hashtag#indiegrowth hashtag#makingbusiness

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🇦🇺 ABC Chair Calls for Boost in Australian Content: Investment and Regulation Key 📺 In a passionate plea for the future of Australian storytelling, ABC Chair Kim Williams has emphasized the critical need for increased investment and regulation to support local content production. Speaking in a wide-ranging conversation with Screen Producers Australia CEO Matthew Deaner, Williams highlighted the importance of Australian stories in the face of a "digital tsunami" of international content. He stressed that there are no shortcuts when it comes to ensuring Australian narratives, accents, and settings populate screens both domestically and abroad. Williams outlined a two-pronged approach to bolster Australian screen culture: direct government investment and incentives for private sector involvement. He pointed out that if funding indexation had been maintained, the ABC would currently have an additional $494 million to invest in Australian content. The ABC chair also called for the national broadcaster to be "aggressively, consciously ambitious" in its storytelling, emphasizing the need for distinctive and purposeful content that justifies public investment. Click on the link below to read more: https://lnkd.in/gK7fckaG #AustralianContent #ABCInvestment #AussieStories #LocalProduction #ScreenAustralia #AusMedia #ContentQuotas #DigitalTsunami #AustralianTV #InvestInAus #AusFilm #ABCFunding #AusEntertainment #MediaPolicy #AusScreenIndustry #ContentCreation #AusBroadcasting #MediaInvestment #AusStorytelling #PublicBroadcasting

Micro-dramas—they’re taking mobile screens by storm, particularly in China. It’s only a matter of time before Singapore catches on, especially with Mediacorp’s recent open call for micro-drama pitches. I had lunch with my uni friend Angeline Poh , Chief Corporate Development Officer at Mediacorp, and had the opportunity to discuss this emerging format. In Singapore, micro-dramas are still in the developmental phase, but there’s so much potential. With local audiences already enjoying bite-sized content on mobile, this format has plenty of room to flourish. I’m certainly no expert on micro-dramas, but it reminds me of my early days at MTV Asia where I first ventured into short-form scripted content. If I remember correctly, the series was called MTV Soap, where it aired every day- which meant I had to write, produce and shoot them like crazy, yes I even did the camera work myself! Kudos to the MTV VJs for gamely acting in them- from spoofing the latest blockbuster and music videos, to making fun of the trends of the day. The episodes were silly, had absolutely no logic nor coherent plot. But it had one thing: incredulous cliffhangers- purposefully crafted just so that it made the task of the next writer more challenging. The series wasn’t meant to be taken seriously and looking back, I’m grateful to my boss and mentor, CheeK . for being bold enough to let us air them. Truly experimental. Truly brave. Fast forward to today, many micro-dramas I’ve browsed through are equally experimental. From over-dramatic plot twists and on-the-nose dialogues to abrupt sound effects and voice-overs narrating characters’ thoughts. (And yes, not to mention the slappings). The industry is still figuring out what works. But this format has strengths: lower budgets, fresh faces, and a rawness that connects. Some productions are genuinely impressive, enough to shift my perspective on this new genre of entertainment. Here’s a personal list of micro-drama series to watch: Chinese titles: * 《闪婚老伴是豪门》 * 《我在八零年代当后妈》 * 《庆余年之帝王业》 * 《我是名角儿》 Mediacorp titles: * 《总裁儿子爱上我》 * Sunny Side Up: Break The Silence For those interested, Mediacorp’s micro-drama pitch submission deadline is 14 Feb 2025. Details at mediacorp.sg/firstframes. It’s not open to educational institutes this round, but I’m happy to collab if there’re any production companies- reach out if you’re keen! #mediacorp #spmad #microdrama

This is a smart move considering how much traditional Hollywood and the Creator Economy are bleeding into each other. Which begs the question: how much longer will Los Angeles remain a regional epicenter for entertainment as the Creator Economy continues to grow? On the one hand, it's never been easier and less expensive for someone living in, say, Indiana to launch a YouTube channel that can achieve the same audience scale as most TV shows and films; that's the dynamic that allowed MrBeast to build out his huge studio ecosystem in his North Carolina hometown instead of moving his entire operations to a city like NYC or LA. But at the same, there are definitely benefits that come with proximity to other creators, which could mean that many still gravitate to LA so they can collaborate more easily. It's not a coincidence that many of the world's biggest independent creators live there already.

🎧 The Audio Revolution: Why Radio Still Reigns in the UK In a visually driven world, audio remains a powerful medium for business growth; Radio connects with audiences like few others can. Discover why Radio is still king with Rainmaker Advertising #BrandGrowth #Radio #AudioMarketing #BusinessGrowth #MediaInnovation

When you work for an #independent company, you can spend more time working with your partners to develop best-in-class products and services and meaningful long-term, transformative relationships. Happy Holidays from SoundStack #audio #programmatic #advertising #streaming #podcasting #growthhack

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The #BroadcastingBill 2024 draft has been withdrawn, & an open consultation has been announced till October! 🗓️This is a crucial opportunity for a meaningful consultation & engagement on a law that will shape the future of content governance in India. In my latest article for Tech Policy Press, I delve into why a converged regulatory framework for traditional #broadcasters & #OTTs is ineffective. The digital #CreativeEconomy operates differently, & it is vital to recognise that OTT services require separate regulation from TV & radio. Please find the article here: https://lnkd.in/gFT53MvV Last year, The Dialogue in collaboration with Internet and Mobile Association of India conducted an extensive impact assessment on the regulatory experience of #OnlineCuratedContent publishers. We also engaged with content creators & publishing houses to understand the key pain points of the digital creative economy. Please find the report here: https://lnkd.in/d7HVcSu6 With the draft now open again for consultation, we have the room to voice our inputs better! #BroadcastingBill2024 #OTTRegulation #DigitalContent #ContentGovernance 

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