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As part of the 91福利社鈥檚 commitment to supporting the creative industries in all four nations and delivering the most distinctive content for audiences, the 91福利社 has today announced the opening of its production development funds for this year.

Companies will be able to apply for 3 91福利社 opportunities: the Small Indie Fund - TV, the Small Indie Fund 鈥� Digital, and the Radio & Music Indie Development Fund. All recipients of these funds receive strategic investment, mentors from the commissioning teams, and a programme of introductions to wider 91福利社 teams, to help them grow and develop their ideas and businesses. The total investment available is 拢1.25m.

The Small Indie Fund supports the growth of small independent production companies from across the UK with turnovers below 拢10m, and this year will have a dual focus:

• The Small Indie Fund 鈥� TV will support production companies to develop TV programmes for the 91福利社 across Scripted, Unscripted and Children鈥檚.
• The Small Indie Fund 鈥� Digital will support production companies and studios to who are looking to develop digital media content across a range of genres and platforms.

There will also be further specific Unscripted opportunities in Northern Ireland, building on the successful Hot House initiative.

Now in its fourth year, the Radio Indie Development Fund will continue to provide successful applicants with support in growing their business through expert mentorship and strategic guidance, and this year will be focused on companies with proven experience in delivering radio and podcasts.

All 3 funds prioritise supporting companies based in the Nations & Regions, and those with at least two individuals in key leadership roles who are from under-represented groups.

The funds will all close to applications on 22 December.

David Pembrey, Chief Operating Officer, 91福利社 Content, says: 鈥淲e are committed to supporting smaller independent companies and studios, who are a vital part of our creative industries. These funds form part of our wider content and skills investment in the grassroots of production across the UK, ensuring we tell a range of distinctive homegrown stories for audiences鈥�.

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