Who Would Be An Indie Boss?
Edinburgh TV Festival 2020
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32m
British indies make some of the most celebrated and influential TV programmes in the world. Last year’s PACT survey revealed that indie revenues were at an all time high with more than three billion pounds of turnover between them. But margins are becoming tighter and Covid is only heightening the challenges. The costs of production are soaring while broadcaster budgets are tumbling. Chaired by Lorraine Heggessey, we hear from some of the most successful companies, from start-ups to key players, plus industry figures to ask if running an indie is still worth the stress.
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