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Development for Beginners: The Anatomy of a Format

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

13 Mar 24 Announcements

First Cut Pitch 2024

Channel 4’s First Cut Pitch will return to Sheffield Doc Fest and first-time directors will be able to apply for one of the five prestigious pitch places from Wednesday 13th March. Hopeful candidates will need to submit their applications by Sunday 7th April, including an up-to-date CV, answer three

29 Jan 24 Announcements

Channel 4 shares plans to become digital-first public service streamer by 2030

Channel 4 today unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy to reshape the organisation and accelerate its transformation into an agile, genuinely digital-first public service streamer by 2030. The strategy – called Fast Forward – will ensure Channel 4 embraces the generational shift that is taking

4 Dec 23 Announcements

Channel 4, S4C & Little Wander are excited to announce a new Comedy Artist Development Programme

A brand new comedy artist development scheme is being launched in Wales as a collaboration between Channel 4, S4C and Little Wander in order to seek out and develop new talent. The three organisations have partnered to create a new scheme for emerging Welsh (and Wales-based) comedy talent, provide

15 Nov 23 Announcements

Fourteen Nations & Regions based indies named in Channel 4’s 2023 Emerging Indie Fund

Eight indies from across the UK named as main awardees Six more indies receive discretionary awards More than 30 N&R indies have secured commissions since its launch in 2020 Eight production companies from across the UK have been named in this year’s Emerging Indie Fund with six other N&R based

26 Sep 23 Announcements

Channel 4’s Emerging Indie Fund 2023 opens to N&R based indies for applications

Channel 4’s Emerging Indie Fund which aims to help Nations and Regions based indies grow their businesses has opened for a new round of applications. The Emerging Indie Fund 2023 provides practical support and opportunities for indies to help them scale their business through a combination of