Development for Beginners: The Anatomy of a Format

Are you a development newbie and want to know how new formats are born and nurtured into fully-formed shows?

Calling all freelancers – please join us for this forensic look at how the unscripted development process works, from first idea to formulating a pitch, taster tape and beyond. Learn to develop your ideas into irresistible programmes.

This session will spotlight development experts at leading UK indies, taking us through ideas they’ve developed from beginning to end.

This event is aimed at unscripted production talent who have NOT worked in development before. It will also be an opportunity to network with some Channel 4 commissioners and our featured indies.

Each location will be split into two sessions: Runners / Researches, and Assistant Producers / Producers.

Click on your preferred workshop below to request a place:

Glasgow Thursday 13th June (2024)
Belfast Wednesday 26th June (2024)
Leeds Friday 28th June (2024)
Cardiff Thursday 11th July (2024)
London Monday 15th of July (2024)
Bristol Thursday 18th of July (2024)

Please note places will be allocated to eligble freelancers on a first come first served basis.

To ensure we are accessible to all, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or any allergies or dietary requirements.