Future‑proof producing: audience‑first strategy, diversified finance, business‑led scale.  

AFTRS presents new research by Donna Andrews mapping a sector reshaped by consolidation, changing audience behaviour and new financing realities. We unpack practical skills needed to create sustainable business and globally-relevant slates of distinctively Australian stories. This panels answers the big questions for production businesses. What enterprise structures are most effective? How can we diversify revenue streams? How do we bake in audience and market intelligence into our strategy? What financing and partnership opportunities are available? How to mitigate and compete with larger-scale indiustry players?

Produced by AFTRS

Moderated by Kirsty Stark