MAXIMIZING
PRODUCTION
VALUE
Welcome to the Richard Moat Consultancy. Based in the UK I provide bespoke budget and production scheduling services for a full range of narrative / scripted high-end television (HETV) and film projects.
My clients come from a wide variety of different production backgrounds based either in the UK or overseas. All are looking to ensure high production value across either single or multiple territories for their projects.
Project scale can range enormously, but I regard each project in exactly the same way, by looking at its scope and ambition before formulating a plan to map the best way forward.
With a range of practical experience, skills & knowledge across multiple disciplines I am able to provide tailored, cost efficient planning solutions or a wide range of clients. Short or long term.
“We used Richard on three occasions to help budget and work out feasibilities for band 2 and 3 drama series in order to get us to a green-light stage. Consequently we relied on his real world production experience, his knowledge of the Industry and his wider global reach. Also his intelligence and enthusiasm as well as his calm demeanour made him a pleasure to work with. I look forward to a repeat visit in the future”
Noelette Buckley, HoP Playground TV
UK OR MULTIPLE TERRITORIES
My work can include projects based solely in the UK or across multiple territories. This incorporates liaising with a variety of service companies in any given territory to maximise production spend, including any potential tax credit benefits.
I also undertake feasibility studies to compare the virtues of one territory against another. This can include a number of options including looking at potential location portfolios as well as access to facilities and crew.
SERVICES
PRODUCTION BUDGETING, AND SCHEDULING.
TRACKING CHANGES IN PRODUCTION PRACTICE.
PRODUCTION PLANNING & DOCUMENTATION.
LIAISON WITH SERVICE COMPANIES ACROSS MULTIPLE TERRITORIES.
TAX CREDIT VALUATIONS.
ON-GOING CONSULTANCY
SOME OF MY CLIENTS
Chapter One Pictures
NBC Universal
Fremantle
Netflix
The Artists Partnership
Firebird Pictures
Gaumont Television
The British Film Commission
Red Production Company
Film Nation
Projector Pictures
Hera Pictures
Sony International
Remedy Productions
Further South Productions
Playground TV
Cosmopolitan Pictures
EXPERIENCE
I have over 30 years of practical experience in media production from BBC continuing drama series to the high end of high-end drama TV. This includes over 17 years as a HETV drama Line Producer. After being asked to become involved at an earlier stage help to develop a variety of projects my consultancy has since provided production planning services for a wide range of companies producing narrative / scripted television and film projects.
“Richard has always enthusiastically and creatively engaged with each project we have brought him – never fazed by the scale or eccentricity of the idea – working closely with us to find the best path towards a realistic and sustainable budget.”
Matthew Graham, CEO Watford and Essex
MY SERVICES
Backed by over 30 years of practical experience in media production from BBC continuing series to the high end of high-end TV, my consultancy has provided production planning services for a wide range of companies producing narrative / scripted television and film projects.
SOME OF MY CLIENTS
Chapter One Pictures
NBC Universal
Fremantle
Monumental Pictures
Golden Grove Pictures
Firebird Pictures
Gaumont Television
The British Film Commission
Red Production Company
Film Nation
Projector Pictures
Hera Pictures
Sony International
Remedy Productions
Further South Productions
Sally Humphrey Productions
Cosmopolitan Pictures
ADAPTIVE & VERSATILE
ADAPTIVE
Considering how production skills are currently in short supply, the combination of my practical knowledge and experience coupled with an extensive network of experienced, knowledgeable professionals, Richard Moat Consultancy provides adaptive and cost-effective production planning solutions.
VERSATILE
Given the explosive international growth in scripted production and the demand for new content, the traditional model of keeping production planning ‘in house’ can offer a challenge to timely and accurate delivery in busy production environments.
I oversee multiple projects across different price bands and scripted genres (including comedy, modern day, period, futuristic and fantasy). As a result I’m able to see developing trends in a fast moving production environment which we then feed back into our range of services.