Discussion includes: 'What should indepenent producers take to international markets?... what should be in the briefcase?'. Preparing budgets, schedules. Being open minded to creative input from clients. TV context, co-production funding. Discussion on eligibility criteria for Passport to Export. Audience feedback on Passport to Export. How to finance and pitch a new, planned and researched programme concept to international markets. When and where to meet foreign investors? i.e. meet direct or at media events such as Cannes etc, in UK or visit their locations? How bigger production companies operate. Commissions, RDF 'typical' deals (and charges) for commissioning a 'deal'. Distributor route for commissioning TV productions. how does this relatioship work? practicalities etc. Financing up front in TV world, sales projections.

Speakers: Emily Cripps, Head of Factual Acquisitions, RDF Rights; James Roe, Senior International Trade Adviser, UKTI; Valencia Haynes, International Production Executive; Greg Browning, Silicon 19.