Inside Pictures

OVERVIEW

A dedicated film and TV business training and leadership skills development programme.

Inside Pictures offers producers and executives a career acceleration programme working with some of the most accomplished production talent in the UK and in the US. The concentrated course deconstructs tried and tested leadership strategies, offers mentoring for more effective interpersonal leadership skills while expanding the participant's business network.

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

2024 Information Brochure Programme Overview

Inside Pictures and NFTS logo

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

It has been Europe’s leading film business training and leadership skills development programme for almost 20 years. In 2022, its 19th year, the programme pivoted once again to include the television industry, as it continues to be an essential component of any film business.

Inside Pictures is designed to develop and enhance participants’ understanding of the global film and television businesses by giving you a 360-degree perspective on the industry. The programme will extend their network of high-level contacts, raise their profile and help them to become skilled, knowledgeable and adaptable leaders.

The programme is modular and takes place in London and in 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
Throughout the programme you will receive a variety of programme materials. These will include reports and handouts covering marketplace data and information, confidential case studies and financing mechanisms.

Inside Pictures is for senior film and television executives who have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry. You will need to be able to demonstrate your commitment to working in and with the European film industry. If you are applying as a producer, we ask that you provide an accurate and honest list of credits in our downloadable format.

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: £8,000
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: £8,000
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: £9,500
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 (Berlin, Cannes, and London)
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 2024 programme.

For guidance only, please see the 2024 programme application notes below:

Please download and read our application guidelines detailing what is required during the application process (PDF).

You may also find it useful to watch our recording (external link) of the recent information session held on Tuesday 12th April 2022.

Recommended Steps to Take Before Applying

Make sure you can commit: Applicants need to be sure they can commit to the dates of the course prior to applying, and will be asked to confirm their availability on the application form. Please note that full attendance is one of the terms and conditions of participation. The dates of the modules tend to remain the same from year to year, i.e: Interviews: early April; Module 1: 2nd week of June; Module 2: 3rd week of September; Module 3: 2nd week of November; Module 4: 2nd week of the January following the start date.
Speak to alumni: to find out what kind of course it is, what will be expected of you, and whether it’s the right thing for you at this stage in your career. Inside Pictures management can put you in touch with alumni if necessary.
Reach out to our team: if you have any questions or wish to be put in touch with alumni.

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.