Olsberg|SPI is a London-based strategic advisory firm specialising in the creative industries with a particular expertise in international film, television and interactive media.
The company serves both the private and public sector. Its services include:
Strategic business development for companies
Public policy initiatives for the creative industries
IPR, asset and company valuations
Strategic implications of digital media innovations
NEWS AND RECENT ASSIGNMENTS:
PACT Report
Olsberg|SPI wrote a much discussed report for UK producers’ body PACT, spelling out ways that independent producers could build sustainable businesses.The proposals suggest a future in which producers can use public funds in a more entrepreneurial way, with greater control of their own IP and the potential to reinvest revenues from successful films in creating growth. Download the report - A New Business Model for UK Film. Sustainable business review
The company, with a major film agency, is undertaking an extensive review of how far the international public policy environment helps build industry sustainability through the emergence of film companies of scale. We are looking at countries as diverse as Brazil and Canada to South Korea and Sweden and speaking to many public bodies and leading producers across the world on this issue. Our research shows that there are very few dedicated national initiatives to help seed and build company growth.
UK facilities study
The team produced a report in 2010 about the facilities sector in the UK and its sizeable contribution to the UK’s wider film and television industry. Our work shows the increasing importance of the facilities sector’s diverse and world-class skills levels. Click here for more. Screen International Film Summit
Jonathan Olsberg chaired the summit, continuing a long association with Screen International. The event brought together leading names in the UK film industry, policy-makers and financiers. Jonathan presented an exclusive report on "Global Production Hot Zones" which can be found here.
Chile - Study on the Development of Chile's Offshoring Sector
Olsberg|SPI examined the current conditions in Chile's screen sector and provided recommendations on how it could be more successful in attracting incoming productions.
Sweden - Study and Recommendations on a New National Film Policy
Olsberg|SPI analysed the Swedish national film sector and devised a series of recommendations for how a new series of policy initiatives could re-invigorate the sector, from production through all delivery systems and formats of distribution.
Screen Australia Enterprise Programme
Jonathan Olsberg was announced as one of the external assessors for Screen Australia's Enterprise Programme which provides funding to support production companies in developing and expanding their business.For more, click here.
Olsberg study on UK film costs
Olsberg|SPI carried out extensive research for the Office of the British Film Commissioner comparing the cost of production in the UK with established and low-cost competition. It concluded that the UK offers real value for money. For more click here.
