NFTS & Screen Ireland: Creative Business Development & Leadership for Producers: Building Your Production Company
Screen Ireland in collaboration with the UK’s National Film & Television School is pleased to offer Creative Business and Leadership for Producers; Building Your Production Company.
The course will be a mixture of online and in-person sessions over 9 weeks. As one of the top film schools in the world, the NFTS has a proven track record of delivering gold standard training to industry professionals. Our Creative Business MA programme has given numerous industry leaders the skills required to develop and lead successfully. This course has taken some key elements from the MA modules and will be offering a Certificate of completion to participants.
NFTS has designed a bespoke course that will meet the needs of producers and leaders, working in tv and film in Ireland and equip them with the skills they need to run a successful creative business. It will be particularly focused on commercialisation and enabling people to grow their business by securing funding, exploiting IP, becoming global, recruiting inclusively and committing to sustainable production practice.
The programme is supported through the Screen Ireland Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme to support the Irish creative screen industries.
Venue: Dublin City Centre & Online
Duration: 40+ Hours
Cost: €150
Lead Tutors: Ian Haig & Victoria Fah
Application Deadline: Monday 22nd July @ 12pm
Course Structure:
- Course Introduction – How Businesses Solve Problems | In Person
Begin your journey to business mastery: Learn to identify and leverage your production company’s unique strengths from day one. In this introductory session, participants will receive a detailed outline of the course, providing a clear roadmap of what to expect in the coming 12 sessions. Discover how businesses solve problems and pinpoint their unique selling points (USP) and define their mission and vision
- Management Strategy and Leadership – Creating a Healthy Company Culture | In Person
Why do some film and television businesses become great places to work and others are companies to avoid? What do the good ones do that enables people to thrive? This session will focus on how companies can build what psychologists call a “coaching culture”. The application of simple principles and techniques will explored, stressing that healthy working practices aren't just nice-to-have, but are embodied by the whole organisation.
- The Film & TV Value Chain – Sales & Rights | Online
How do you effectively finance and monetise film & TV projects? In this session, participants will delve deep into the sales and rights landscape that forms the backbone of the Film and TV business. Understand the various revenue streams available to your production company and how to harness them effectively
- Film & TV Industries and IP Part 1: Scaling Your Portfolio, Managing A Slate and Formats | Online
Transform your creative ideas into a thriving business: Learn to build and manage a dynamic portfolio of film and TV projects! Understanding how to scale and diversify your intellectual property (IP) portfolio is crucial for long-term sustainability and success in the competitive entertainment industry. This comprehensive module will equip participants with essential insights into managing, scaling, and creating a diverse portfolio during the development stage, ensuring readiness to meet industry demands.
- TV & Film Industries and IP Part 2: Streaming Platforms, Strategies For Pitching and Producing, Licensing IP | Online
IP has no value until it is distributed, but how do you get there? Mastering the art of engaging with distribution channels is key to turning your creative projects into profitable ventures in today’s fast-paced media environment. This module transitions from development to production, providing participants with critical insights into the licensing of intellectual property (IP)—an essential contrast to creating IP yourself.
- Innovation and Technology: AI, Virtual Production and What’s Next? | Online
The creative industries are witnessing a landmark shift with the rapid emergence and proliferation of ground-breaking technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), virtual production, and advanced collaboration tools. Staying ahead in technological innovation is crucial for producers who want to maintain a competitive edge, remain sustainable in the future and capitalize on the fusion of technical and creative domains
- Legal Affairs for Film & TV Execs | Online
Understanding legal intricacies is vital for any executive to safeguard their creative and business interests in the complex world of film and TV. This module provides in-depth insights into legal concepts, chains of title, and the broader scope of legal affairs crucial for film and television projects and companies.
- Business Affairs: Leadership & Running The Company | Online
Effective financial management and leadership are the cornerstones of running a successful business, enabling executives to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the entertainment sector. This session offers a comprehensive dive into the critical aspects of business affairs and the financial acumen required to efficiently manage a company.
- The Business Plan, Growth and Raising investment Financial Models | Online
Learn to craft compelling business plans, pitch decks, and understand various investment types, financial concepts and models to secure investment for a company.
- Sustainable business and production | Online
In the modern world sustainability goes beyond green initiatives and represents the rethinking of business models to prioritize environmental conservation, social responsibility and economic viability all while maintaining profitability
- Creative Leadership: Tracking IP & Talent | Online
IP and talent form the bedrock of every successful film and TV project; without them, there's nothing to produce or market. Mastering the art of identifying and developing these assets is essential for creating compelling content and driving your projects forward.
- Masterclasses (depending on preference of successful applicants) | In Person
In this module 2 masterclasses will industry experts be take place. The topics will be dependent on the cohorts needs and interests and will confirmed closer to the time.
- Final Pitching Session | In Person
The final session will culminate in a pitching session where participants can present their final business plans to each other and a group of industry experts to gain invaluable insights and feedback
Participant Profile:
To be eligible, participants must be running an early stage production company (which may have not exec produced any work as yet), and have credits as a producer on either a first feature (fiction or documentary), HETV drama or a substantial body of funded shorts. The participants should be ready to take their production company to the next level.
Selected participants MUST be available for ALL the masterclasses.
Applications from people from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the screen sectors, who fulfil the above criteria, are particularly welcome.
Application Procedure:
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in the week commencing 19th August. The course Starts in September.
For further information, please email Neil.Murphy@screenireland.ie
Click Here For The Application Form
Online Information Session:
There will be an online information session, where you can ask questions about the course at 1 pm, 17th July.
Screen Ireland skills opportunities are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. If you require support, please let us know in advance so we can put these in place to assist your learning.