JANE TURTON CHAMPIONS INDIE AGILITY IN OPENING KEYNOTE OF INDIELAB’S 10TH TV ACCELERATOR AS CLASS OF 2025 IS ANNOUNCED

London, 29 April 2025 – As the UK’s independent production sector continues to evolve amid shifting market dynamics, Indielab is proud to announce the 15 production companies selected for the 2025 edition of its renowned TV Accelerator, marking a decade of championing creative entrepreneurship and commercial growth across the UK.

Since its launch, Indielab’s Accelerator has supported over 165 production companies in scaling their businesses, increasing revenues, and entering new markets. With 50% of alumni led by women and 30% from diverse backgrounds, the programme is firmly rooted in a commitment to inclusion and industry plurality.

This year’s theme, ‘The Future of Content’, reflects the forward-looking ambition of the 2025 cohort – a group of dynamic companies working across scripted and unscripted genres. The selected participants are:

Acclaimed Content, Boy 313, Brilliant Trees Media, Eye Film, Grammar Productions, Hello Deer Studios, Little Venice Studios, Lonesome Pine Productions, Masssive Owl Productions, New Northern, Pirate Productions, StoryCore, Twenty Six 03, Two Rivers Media and Wiser Films.

Over 60% of this year’s cohort are based in the nations and regions – underlining Indielab’s ongoing commitment to fostering production capacity and creative excellence beyond London.

Victoria Powell, Founder and CEO of Indielab, said:

“Reaching our tenth year is a significant milestone – not just to celebrate the extraordinary companies we’ve supported, but to reaffirm our mission to help indies build sustainable, commercially successful businesses that reflect the full diversity and talent of the UK. This year’s cohort is among our most ambitious to date – future-facing, innovative, and ready to grow.”

Turton: Indies Must Be Smart, Global, and Partnership-Focused

Opening the 2025 programme, Jane Turton, CEO of All3Media, delivered a keynote that called on indies to remain agile, commercially savvy, and open to collaboration amid an increasingly competitive global landscape.

“We’re seen as a world-class production market – because of our production economy, creative brilliance and the fact that we deliver,” Turton said. “The shifts in global commissioning means indies must be bolder, leaner and more partnership-focused than ever before.”

Throughout the three-month programme, the cohort will gain access to bespoke support including masterclasses, legal and commercial clinics, expert briefings, and curated networking. The Accelerator culminates in a high-profile Showcase Day, connecting participants with leading global buyers such as Banijay Rights, BBC Studios, Off the Fence, Silverlining Rights, TVF International, Cineflix Rights, Sphere Abacus and DCD Rights.

Turton concluded:“Development is currency – and partnership is power. Indies who succeed are dogged, commercial, and ready to flex. They think globally, manage cash wisely, and build teams with complementary skills. It’s not about being the biggest – it’s about being the smartest.”

Regional Impact: Backing Talent from Across the UK

In support of Indielab’s regional mission, Screen Scotland and North East Screen have provided bursaries enabling five companies from outside London to participate in this year’s Accelerator.

Screen Scotland is supporting:

• Boy 313 (Glasgow)

• Pirate Productions (Edinburgh)

• Two Rivers Media (Glasgow)

Louise Acheson, Head of Business & Market Development at Creative Scotland, said: “Screen Scotland’s continued partnership with Indielab reflects our commitment to nurturing creative entrepreneurial talent and enabling the growth of production companies with ambition and international potential. Boy 313, Pirate Productions and Two Rivers Media reflect the strength and range of talent within Scotland, and it’s fantastic to be able to support them as they take the next steps in their development.”

North East Screen is supporting:

• Lonesome Pine (Newcastle upon Tyne)

• Twenty Six 03 (Gateshead)

Lisa Laws, Development Director at North East Screen, added: “Ambitious, bold and agile companies are essential for regional screen industry growth. Indielab’s track record in supporting innovative business growth makes them a great partner for us in the North East. We are thrilled two companies will now have the chance to expand their networks and refine their strategies for long-term success.”

Supported by Industry Leaders

The 2025 Accelerator is made possible through the support of a consortium of major industry partners, including:

• BBC (via the Small Indie Fund)

• Channel 4

• Banijay Entertainment

• Screen Scotland

• North East Screen

• Harbottle & Lewis LLP (legal support)

• Nyman Libson Paul LLP (accountancy and business advisory)

• Helion Partners (strategic advisory)

Victoria Powell concluded: “The challenges facing the sector are real – but so are the opportunities. Our aim is not just to help indies survive, but to equip them to lead, innovate and grow in the new global content economy.”