Indie Survey
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FeaturesIndies see glimmers of hope after the storm
After a tough 2023, Broadcast Indie Survey responses suggest the industry is not out of the woods yet, but there are some signs of improvement
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FeaturesBig players shift strategy as income dips
Banijay takes the top spot in our table as overall turnover for the owners and consolidators shrinks by 8%
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FeaturesMarket conditions lead to strained relations
While some respondents express sympathy for commissioners, many are critical of a perceived a lack of understanding and support
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FeaturesStrong slate keeps BBC on top
Swift decision-making and commitment to UK content win praise from indies, but some take a different view
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FeaturesBBC: Studio Lambert races to the top
Race Across the World indie leads top suppliers by spend
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FeaturesITV: Entertainment and daytime indies lead the pack
Broadcaster praised for its commissioners’ clarity and quick decision-making, approachable and honest teams
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FeaturesChannel 4: spending picks up after tough start
However indies remain unconvinced by its recovery
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Features5: Yorkshire focus boosts Daisybeck
5’s love of Yorkshire and farming means that Daisybeck Studios has toppled ITN to become the broadcaster’s top supplier by hours
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FeaturesN&R orders rise amid controversy
The proportion of productions from the nations and regions is up on 2023, but not everyone is pleased about the increased out-of-London focus
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FeaturesSky: Supplier list widens but familiar firms dominate
Artist Of The Year: Masterclass helps Storyvault move to top spot
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FeaturesStreaming hours fall by a quarter
With some 2024 series not returning, there will be a significant number of new, high-value commissioning opportunities for UK indies in 2025
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SponsoredHow LTX Studio is transforming production
From streamlining workflows to enhancing creativity, AI will play a key role in filmmaking, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling
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SponsoredITV Studios: naturally entertaining for 70 years
ITVS has a reputation for award-winning natural history programming – and is now attracting new audiences via streaming and digital innovations
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SponsoredPulse Films: 20 years of visual storytelling
The Gangs of London producer is no stranger to international shoots, handling tax credits and relying on Sargent-Disc to deal with everything in post-production, from cost reports to supplier payments
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FeaturesAir TV stays in front as drama hours grow
New entrants to UKTV’s top suppliers by hours list are scripted producers
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FeaturesHCA and North Pacific make their debuts
But Raw and Arrow International Media share top spot as WBD top suppliers