Creative Enterprise Reframe

Creative Enterprise Reframe is a dedicated business support programme for ambitious, agile and enterprising screen-based companies. 

Recent studies show that traditional business models need to change within the screen industries. With the introduction of new technology in gaming and production, funding and commissioning models changing, and the future of linear television unclear,  screen businesses need to adapt to these changes in order to grow.

This unique programme will equip entrepreneurs with the skills, new knowledge and mindset to scale their business and form a cohort of adaptable and innovative business leaders across England who are ready to unlock new opportunities in their businesses and equipped for the fast and ever-changing industry.

This is a unique proposition for screen business owners with ambition to grow both professionally and personally and inspire real change in the industry with revised business models that reframe content production for the new age of technology, exploiting IP, and finding new and profitable revenue streams.  

 

Who is it for?  

The programme is for companies working in moving image for storytelling, spanning film, television, games, immersive and Createch*. Companies should be based in England, with a proven track record and some success, however in recent times may have encountered difficulties in maximising traction and scale.  We encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented in the screen industry.

You must be flexible and adaptable in your business planning with an appetite to take your business to the next level. You will be open to reframing your business models to unlock opportunities, look at new revenue avenues, and be open to feedback.  

*We can support applicants working in branded content, if the company retain the IP (Intellectual Properties) rights of the content they produce or are actively looking to move away from commercial work and form a creative arm of the business. 

What is involved? 

Reframe will deliver a series of intense workshops and 121 coaching sessions with proven industry leaders (valued at over £5,000pp) over four months.

Companies taking part in the programme will: 

• Receive one to one business coaching throughout the programme where the focus is on new opportunities, and business expansion – delivered by industry leaders aimed to improve skillset, mindset and new ways of thinking about your business
• Create and complete a comprehensive plan to adapt, grow and scale their businesses
• Get expert advice on new revenue models, IP exploitation and adaption of new and emerging technologies
• Gain a greater understanding of revenue models, profitability, IP monetisation, new and evolving technologies and how to implement them in your business
• Learn directly from and build their network with proven industry leaders

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Applications are now open – Deadline for submissions is 30 September 5pm 

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25th September 11am: Application Support Session – Register Here

Got questions about the programme? Book a 15 min call with a team member or email us at creativeenterprise@wearecreative.uk

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Eligibility & Fees

The Reframe programme is only available to screen businesses registered in England working in or with narrative storytelling.  You will need to show that your business has the potential and ambition to scale up.

To be considered for the programme, companies must: 

• Be a founder (or co-founder) of a screen based narrative business working in storytelling for the moving image (this can include film/TV, games, immersive, createch)
• Be based in England
• Have successfully created a revenue generating product, reached a market/audience of scale or launched a new platform/ tech service that has enabled storytelling through moving image.
• You must have employed a minimum of 2 people (including yourself) at some point in the last 5 years
• Have generated sales revenue in the last 3 years in addition to any funding secured via grants, investment etc.
• Be committed to the long-term development of your company
• Be flexible and adaptable in your way of working 

Fees 

The fee for participation in the programme is £250 per company.  

Creative Enterprise is a BFI Lottery funded programme  – overall, the support including group learning sessions, coaching and personalised mentoring  you receive during the Female Founders programme is valued at over £5,000 per person. There is also a bursary (contribution towards travel and accommodation) available for in-person sessions if needed. 

If you feel like this fee is a significant barrier to your participation in the programme, please speak to Creative Enterprise team to discuss options. 

 

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Applications are now open – Deadline for submissions is 30 September 5pm 

APPLY HERE

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25th September 11am: Application Support Session – Register Here

Got questions about the programme? Book a 15 min call with a team member or email us at creativeenterprise@wearecreative.uk

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Programme delivery schedule

Workshop dates are fixed and you must be able to attend, 121 coaching sessions are to be made at a time suitable for both you and your mentor

In person session (Location TBC) – 6th November 2024 

In person session (Location TBC) – 11th December 2024 

In person session (Location TBC) – 12th February 2025 

In person sessions will be decided once we know where the cohort is based and will be a central location.

Subsistence contribution applications are available to help those who need it for travel to access in person sessions. These funds are limited and are at the discretion of Creative Enterprise.  

 

Participants will take part in:   

3 x day long in person workshops  

•  The workshops are intended to give you an overview of the subject matter in question. You will hear from industry experts as well as other company founders in the cohort, learning from their experiences.

10 x one-to-one coaching sessions 

• The 1-2-1 coaching assists you to take your skills and knowledge to the next level and aimed to reframe your thinking and support you to apply the right models for your business growth.

Broad topics will include:  

• Business models, finance models and revenue mapping
• IP Exploitation, new markets and growth
• Adaptation of new technology to unlock new markets

   

At the end of the Reframe programme you will –  

• Have received 121 business growth coaching, improving your adaptability, confidence to find new markets and ability to apply new skills learnt to your business
• Understand your business better, its potential revenue models, profitability and IP monetisation
• Be more confident in finding new markets, your business and your product
• Have created a comprehensive plan to grow and scale your business into new and profitable areas
• Have an extensive network of empowering leaders in the industry for support, advice and encouragement.  

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Applications are now open – Deadline for submissions is 30 September 5pm 

APPLY HERE

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

25th September 11am: Application Support Session – Register Here

Got questions about the programme? Book a 15 min call with a team member or email us at creativeenterprise@wearecreative.uk

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If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements prior to applying for the programme, please contact creativeenterprise@creativeengland.co.uk or call us on 0333 023 5240 

The Reframe programme is part of Creative Enterprise, which has been developed with National Lottery funding from the BFI, to increase the sustainability of the moving image sector by optimising business opportunities through connections, training, expert advice, and strategy support.