As pressure grows on traditional commissioning and financing models, Australian production companies are being forced to rethink where future revenue will really come from.

This session looks beyond the familiar business of production fees and broadcast licences to explore emerging and under-leveraged income streams across IP, platforms, audiences and partnerships. Drawing on real-world examples, the panel will examine how producers are creating value through direct-to-audience strategies, brand and commercial partnerships, digital and creator platforms, formats and franchises, and new approaches to rights, data and distribution.

Rather than focusing on speculative trends, this conversation is grounded in practical pathways: what opportunities are already working, what organisational capabilities are required to pursue them, and how producers can realistically integrate new revenue models into existing businesses without undermining core production activity.

For company leaders and producers looking to future-proof their businesses, this session offers a clear-eyed view of where real opportunities are emerging and how to connect creative ambition with commercially viable new streams of income.

Produced and moderated by Julie Eckersley