Business Affairs 101

As part of our Mind your business strand, we're offering training in a range of areas related to business management & development, production finance, legal & business affairs, rights, and compliance, giving individuals the tools needed to thrive in their chosen field in unscripted TV.

A broad overview of TV business affairs taking in the key legal and commercial challenges which producers face when developing and producing a TV show for the UK and / or international markets.

Who it's for

Producers – early career and upwards working in unscripted TV.

The majority of the USF online short course offering is for those at early career stage and above. As a result, we generally require applicants to have at least 3 credits (unless working in a traditionally uncredited role). If you strongly feel you would still benefit from the training, please email USF@screenskills.com so we can assess if an exception should be made.

We are committed to ensuring all our courses are accessible to everyone. This course is designed to be as interactive as possible. Please email the above address if you have any access requirements and we will be delighted to help, be that clarifying the form such interaction is likely to take or discussing reasonable adjustments.

Trainer:

Industry Media was founded in 2004 and was one of the first media business affairs consultancies in the United Kingdom.   It is independently owned and managed by its directors Rosemary Klein, Huw Walters and Gwenda Carnie following a management buyout from the James Grant Group in September 2018.  

As well as negotiating and completing all the contractual necessities quickly and cost effectively, we add value and commercial insight due to the volume and range of deals on which we have advised upon in the UK and internationally

We understand that the content business is all about creating good relationships.  

We bring industry experience and sound judgment to advise our clients help them structure deals, negotiate positively and make effective business decisions. 

What it covers

• The basics of rights and IP ownership – where does the concept originate and how does the producer secure / clear the rights 
• Development – sources of development finance and negotiating the terms of development finance deals.
• Talent engagements – writers, directors, on screen talent.
• Co-production – maximising value, establishing roles and responsibilities, sharing the spoils.
• Broadcast, distribution and other financing agreements – getting the show financed without giving away all the rights.
• The session will include time for Q&A so that participants have an opportunity to discuss real and/or hypothetical situations.

How to apply