Production Models
Documentary Production Models: Independent Production Is Growing Again
In the previous season, the ratio of outsourced to in-house production was 72% to 28% in terms of titles and 68% to 32% in terms of hours. Independent production is therefore increasing while in-house production is decreasing. The number of producers is also on the rise (+17%)
In-house production: fully realized by broadcasters or OTTs
Outsourced production: commissioned or co-produced with an independent production company
The number of outsourced production titles and hours, as well as the number of independent players, is increasing
Compared to the previous year, outsourced production has increased by 10% (titles) and 9% (hours), while in-house production has decreased by -19% (titles) and -21% (hours).
The monitored production companies in 2024/25 are 159, 23 more than the previous year (+17%).