Applications Now Open for the Old Media Broads (Online) Workshops

ABOUT

Are you a Scotland-based producer in development, production, post-production, or distribution of one or more feature documentaries and looking to elevate your documentary journey or brush-up on some essentials? The Old Media Broads (as they describe themselves!), Louise Rosen, Elizabeth Klinck, & Wendy Bernfeld, will offer you the opportunity to gain invaluable insights through two focused workshops designed to guide you through the key stages of documentary development, production, and distribution. Join us for online workshops and interactive roundtables to sharpen your skills and expand your network. Apply today — places are limited!

DEVELOPMENT ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP

Monday 7 October | 14:30-15:45
Led by Louise Rosen

Dive into the core principles of documentary development, focusing on refining your unique selling points (USPs) and learning how to approach funders, financiers, and commissioners. You’ll also explore budgeting strategies and how to craft a finance plan that balances ambition with reality. Whether you’re preparing your first trailer or fine-tuning your latest, you’ll benefit from expert advice on best practices.

Key Topics:

• Why this project, why now? What are your USPs?
• Guidelines and priorities for funders, financiers, and commissioners/buyers
• When to approach them, and how to time that first conversation
• Budgeting: getting it right from the start and avoiding pitfalls
• Finance plans: balancing ambition and reality
• Trailer Dos and Don’ts

Cost: £20 (+VAT)

PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION DEEP DIVE WORKSHOP

Wednesday 9 October | 14:30-16:30
Led by Louise Rosen, Elizabeth Klinck, & Wendy Bernfeld

This comprehensive session covers crucial aspects of documentary production and distribution. Learn how to manage cash flow, licensing, co-productions, and festival strategies, and how to tailor your distribution plan to meet your project’s goals. The session also breaks down sales strategies, audience development, and crafting effective recoupment plans.

Key Topics:

• What cashflow really means
• Milestones and deliverables vs. revenue share
• Payment menus for third-party material
• Co-production success: Cultural, financial, and social considerations
• Licensing: Is your footage worth something?
• Buyout vs. paying for 3rd-party material in stages
• Festival strategies: Cost/benefit analysis and selecting the right festivals
• Sales and distribution: What’s right for your project?
• Recoupment plans and gaming out worst-case scenarios
• Windowing

Roundtable Discussion: After the main session, join a 45-minute roundtable with industry peers to discuss key challenges and opportunities. You’ll be able dive deeper into your area of interest in a more intimate setting by choosing one of three dedicated roundtables:

1. Development/Production/Distribution
2. Digital and Hybrid Distribution
3. Archive

Please note: participants must sign up for a roundtable when applying.

Cost: £30 (+VAT)

HOW TO APPLY

Simply fill out the application form (no payment required at the application stage!)

Application Deadline: 2nd October and we’ll let you know by Thursday 3rd October if you have been selected to the workshop(s).

The Old Media Broads Workshops are supported by Screen Scotland.