Developing great formats for Unscripted TV
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Formats are the bread and butter of the unscripted television market and a great format has the potential to sell internationally and deliver reliable revenue for a production company. But how do you come up with a great format? And how do you ensure your idea is as strong as it can be? In this intensive one-day course you’ll be given practical, usable tools to help you unlock your creativity and methods to evaluate your ideas.
By the end of the training, expect to have developed one or more pitch-ready headline format ideas of your own. (Ideas discussed/developed in the session will remain confidential and the IP of the trainee who developed them).
Who is this for
Editorial team members or anyone with an unscripted TV format idea who would like to learn more about techniques to use to create a great idea. It is of particular benefit to those wanting or work in development or those already working in development in any role such as Researchers, Assistant Producers, Producers or those running an independent Production Company.
What it covers
Where to find inspiration
Format brainstorming techniques
Divergent and convergent thinking – moving from blue-sky ideas to practical solutions
Stress testing tools
Adding value your project
What makes your project unmissable
Trainer
Kate Fletcher is a freelance Development Executive based in Bristol and Cardiff with over 20 years of experience developing unscripted content for UK terrestrial broadcasters and the international market. Her work has covered a range of factual genres from specialist factual to documentaries, daytime, and popular factual formats resulting in over 70 hours of commissions. Kate also applies her creative skills to other disciplines such as teaching choirs and running workshops.
Duration
1 day – 10am – 5.30pm
Location
Online - via Zoom
Class Size
5 - 15 people
Cost
£150
If you are looking for financial help to cover course costs, then the organisations listed here may be able to help.
Next Course
TBC
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Terms & Conditions
Do you accept attendees who have a bursary?
Yes. Bursaries are available via various companies such as Screenskills.
Attendees must pay for a ticket first either via Eventbrite or Invoice and will then claim for the cost via the company providing the bursary. I’m afraid I cannot accept payment from individuals after the course/event has taken place.
Will you send me a VAT receipt?
If paying via Eventbrite, you will receive a confirmation email detailing the costs. If you require a more detailed receipt please contact me via contact@mediacareeradvice.co.uk and I can send you a receipt on company headed paper.
However do note that I am not currently VAT registered, so I’m afraid VAT can’t be claimed back on the ticket price via your personal tax return.
My company needs to pay via invoice
No problem. Drop me a message via contact@mediacareeradvice.co.uk and I can prepare an invoice for you and book you a place on the course. You will need to send me your company name and address for the invoice.
Payment via invoice to be made no later than 30 days from date of the invoice.
I don’t want to appear on camera
Personally I feel it benefits other course participants and myself as a tutor if you are able to appear on camera. However if you’d prefer not to that’s fine, it isn’t a course requirement to have your camera on at all times.
If you need to cancel
There will be times when you may book onto courses/events and subsequently find that you are unable to attend. In these situations I ask that you notify me of your need to cancel as soon as possible.
Your booking can be transferred across to the next available course date. Please note - I will only be able to offer a transfer across to two subsequent course dates (which allows more leeway if you are unable to attend the next course date). I will not be able to transfer your booking if you are unable to attend the next two course iterations and a refund will not be issued.
Alternatively a refund will be issued to attendees who cancel at least 1 week prior to the course/event. If you have booked via Eventbrite then Eventbrite’s fee is non-refundable. This fee is calculated at 6.95% of the ticket cost + £0.59 GBP per ticket. Attendees who cancel within the 1 week period will not be eligible for a refund.
What happens if Media Career Advice cancels?
There may be times when I need to cancel a course/talk. In the first instance we will re-book attendees onto the next available course. However if this isn’t possible we will provide a full refund to all trainees booked onto those courses/events.
What happens if I lose connection?
You will need an internet connection that supports video conferencing and a device that has a camera and a microphone.
In the event of a lost connection email contact@mediacareeradvice.co.uk to discuss options to catch up on the sessions missed.