Inside Pictures

OVERVIEW

Gain a 360° Understanding of the global business of Film and TV.

Inside Pictures has been Europe’s leading film and TV business training and leadership skills development programme for over two decades and is more essential now than ever before.

The programme is for executives and producers from both the film and TV industries and is designed to develop the practical knowledge, skills and high-level contacts needed to lead successful businesses.

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Inside Pictures is a catalyst for personal and career growth, delivering an invaluable experience that I endorse wholeheartedly.

Keith Kehoe

Great Point Media, Alumni 2023

“As an independent producer I now have a much better grasp of how international co-productions are pitched and financed... Inside Pictures ups your game dramatically!”

Roberto Amoroso

Alfred Film, Inside Pictures Alumni 2022

The objectives of Inside Pictures have been set in response to continuous changes in the film and television industry, including increasing globalisation, rapid changes in technology and to funding sources, and an increasingly competitive environment.

The programme aims to support the development of an ever-stronger European film and television industry and to develop world-class leaders to continue driving this industry forward.

Develop your understanding of the global business of feature film and television
Build your leadership skills
Introduce you to an extensive range of industry contacts
Raise your profile in the industry

Modular Programme

The programme is modular and takes place in London and Los Angeles.

To develop and enhance your understanding of the global film & TV businesses, the programme combines meetings with industry leaders, seminars, case studies, studio and other off-site visits.

Among other topics, the programme will cover:

An overview of the global film and TV businesses and the key players
The key financial considerations and controls which can determine success or failure
Comparing and understanding global sales and distribution opportunities
Theatrical release campaigns and strategies
Home entertainment, online and ancillary markets
Marketing strategies and finding your audience
Understanding the US marketplace, studio system and agents
Raising finance and understanding revenue flows
Key legal, business affairs and accounting considerations
Commercial and creative considerations during development and production
The acquisitions process
The commissioning process
The digital landscape
Core leadership and management skills, including business planning, and corporate strategy
Personal presentation techniques and negotiation skills

Networking

One of the most common goals participants have when joining Inside Pictures is their desire to extend their industry reach and build their list of contacts – by the end of the programme, participants have consistently stated that this objective has been well and truly achieved.

Through the programme, participants are granted access to leading authority figures in the global film and TV industries, who give their time generously and share their expertise and experience with our participants – providing connections and opportunities that some may never have previously been afforded.

The programme is suited to those already working in feature films and/or TV. You might be running your own company or be encouraged to apply by your employer. To benefit most from this programme you will have a minimum of 5 years’ proven business experience in film/TV or a related creative industry which may include, but is not limited to, the following fields: production, development, commissioning, acquisitions, directing, marketing, distribution, exhibition, advertising, sales, legal, talent representation and finance. To read testimonials from alumni across a range of these sectors, go to Participants’ Experiences.

We strongly advise all potential applicants to speak to alumni of the programme to learn more about how it is structured, and to consider whether it is the right fit for you at this stage in your career. This website lists all our alumni, but please let us know if you need guidance regarding who to approach from the relevant sector.

You will need to be able to demonstrate a proven track record in your area of expertise, strong business and talent relationships, a motivation to succeed, entrepreneurial skills and a commitment to the international film and tv industry. You should also consider whether a programme which has an LA component is the right fit for you, and what you might wish to gain from this part of the course.

One of the most often cited benefits of coming on the programme is the network of alumni one gains access to. The strength of this alumni is based on members’ willingness to share expertise.

All fees are quoted in GBP. The fee for this course is as follows:

UK Freelance: £6,500
This rate is for individuals who are personally paying their fee for themselves, ie are not paying the fee through a company.

UK Corporate: £8,500
This rate is for individuals who are receiving financial support from their company to pay for their fee, either in part or wholly.

International* Freelance: £8,500
This rate is for non-UK nationals who are paying their fee for themselves, ie are not paying the fee through a company.

International* Corporate: £9,800
This rate is for non-UK nationals who are receiving financial support from their company to pay for their fee, either in part or wholly.

* EU nationals who have been granted settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme may be eligible for “UK Fees”, subject to meeting the residency requirements. (You need to be ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for 3 years prior to the start of your course).

The fee covers:

All tutoring costs for online and in person delivery, including MBTI assessments
All networking events and lunches during your in-person attendance.
Hotel accommodation in Los Angeles
After the course, entry to all Inside Pictures events

Costs you are asked to cover yourself include travel and accommodation costs for modules 1, 3 and 4, your flight to LA, and general subsistence costs during all modules.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications have now closed for the 2025 programme.

Applications for the next programme will open in February 2026. If you would like more information, please contact the team at info@inside-pictures.com.

Get in touch!

Here are the ways you can reach out to the IP team during the application window:

One to one Meetings

In Person:
One of our team will be in Berlin on 17th and 18th February and would be happy to meet with you to discuss Inside Pictures and your potential application. This sort of meeting is suitable for anyone who has looked at the available information about the programme already, and may have specific questions about their candidature, the content we cover, or any other aspect about the programme. Contact a team member to set up an appointment on assist@inside-pictures.com.

Online:
Again, this is a one-to-one zoom meeting for anyone who has already looked at our materials, and who is considering applying and has specific questions about their candidature, the content we cover, whether the course is right for them, or any other aspect of the programme. Contact a team member to set up an appointment on assist@inside-pictures.com.

Group Meetings

In person:
London, 5th March at 12.30pm, Golden Square: Register Here
This meeting is open to anyone who is available to attend. We will present the programme in terms of operations and content, and then allow plenty of time for people to ask any questions they may have about any aspect of the programme.

Online:
1st March at 12:00 – 14:00 (GMT), Zoom Link to be shared 2 days before: Register Here
This meeting is open to anyone who is available to attend. We will present the programme in terms of operations and content, and then allow plenty of time for people to ask any questions they may have about any aspect of the programme.