International educational television production companies, in the United States and abroad, welcome individuals with new ideas for films. Whether you'd like to create a high-profile documentary on a public figure or pressing social issue, you'll find that most of these companies are on the constant look out for fresh talent.

You'll also discover that producing a film in the United States does not limit your audience to a domestic one. In fact, companies here and abroad consider it essential to their mission to expose citizens in other countries to events that take place in other parts of the world. There's no doubt that foreign educational television production of your idea remains a formidable undertaking. However, it's reassuring to know that you have a good number of available options:

1. Opt for U.S. based companies with proven track records in producing foreign educational television production.

2. Get a different perspective with foreign education television production companies.

3. Contact experienced UK educational TV production concerns that assist with all phases of video development.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Contact a United States company known for foreign educational TV production

Just because your film has an international focus doesn't mean you have to produce it with foreign education television production companies.

I recommend: George Stover Adventure Productions, based in Baltimore, Maryland, specializes in developing and producing educational TV programs made and viewed internationally. On Television operates out of a studio on Broadway in New York City. It aims to make the public aware of how the media affects the lives of citizens. Its educational programs have assessed the effect of TV violence on children and how TV programs influence behavior.

Broaden your scope with help from a foreign education television production company

Australia and Germany are just two of the foreign countries where educational films are flourishing.

I recommend: Screen Australia was formed by the Australian government to serve as a funding body from which private investors can develop Australia’s TV industry. In particular, it plans to focus on creating documentary and educational TV programs. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Vidicom Media Productions has developed documentary films and educational programs on topics ranging from the Hindenburg to the Ottoman Empire.

Consider producing your film with a reputable UK educational television production company

The United Kingdom is home to many award-winning TV production companies who seek new talent.

I recommend: Mentorn has been an independent educational TV production company in the UK for decades. It sells licensed programs to companies around the world. Mentorn is always looking for fresh ideas for stories, particularly for documentaries and educational programs. Since 1995, Suffolk Films has been producing international educational television films for TV or for streaming from websites. The company deals with leaders in the fields of education, business and government to produce high quality videos viewed in the United Kingdom and abroad.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Find an international educational TV production company that helps you with every aspect of production, from initial research to actual filming.