Indielab opens applications for annual TV Accelerator scheme

Victoria Powell (Source: Indielab)

UK-based Indielab is opening applications for its annual TV Accelerator scheme, targeting scripted and non-scripted indies looking to capitalise on domestic and international opportunities.

Applications for its ninth annual programme run from today until Friday, 1 March and will see 15 applicants taking part in the scheme.

Existing UK early- and mid-stage production companies are encouraged to apply, with applicants set to be revealed on 4 March, ahead of the programme launch on 16 April.

A new addition to this year’s accelerator programme is insight into how AI will feature in the landscape of production, and how new tools and platforms, as well as new legal frameworks for AI generated content, will enable UK producers to reduce production costs and broaden creativity in AI production.

Experts including producer/director Benjamin Field from Deep Fusion Films, who will explore the ethical and creative uses of generative media in the TV industry.

“The indie sector continues to come under pressure as streamers and traditional players face a range of challenging issues combined with the rising cost of television. The result is an increasingly complex route to production for the indies,” said Victoria Powell, CEO of Indielab.

“It’s vital for successful indies to understand how to build an agile and resilient business for today’s landscape, without compromising their creative DNA. Access to insight, support and connections to navigate this environment and build stable, successful production businessess has never been more important.”

The Indielab TV Accelerator course takes place across four months and comprises panel sessions, masterclasses, LabTalks, briefings, and leadership sessions delivered by industry experts.

2024’s programme will host expert sessions from execs including Sarb Nijjer (COO, Banijay UK) George Faber (Managing Director, The Forge) and Elizabeth Kilgarrif (CEO, Firebird).