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.  

*Reframe 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

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 

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 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. 

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