Having ideas is easy.

Turning those ideas into income isn't.
That's where we come in.

One thing, done exceptionally well.

We help unscripted producers future-proof and grow their business.

£2m+
revenue generated for clients
20+
years of industry experience
350+
freelance development specialists (UK/US)

Our network includes former commissioners, creative directors, seasoned development execs — plus digital and branded entertainment experts.

We've helped clients secure broadcast commissions, development funding, seed investment, and major brand partnership deals.

We are IP-first, platform agnostic, and audience obsessed.

We believe the old content development model is broken.
We’re here to fix it.

You're in good company.

From small startups to global producers, here's just some of our client experience.

BBC Studios
Time Team
7Fifty
Yeti Television
Two Rivers Media
Krafty Entertainment
Nest Productions
Edinburgh Documentary Films
Milk and Honey Media
Borderpoint Films
Crosswalk Films
Curly Lizard Films
North Star
Intrepid
Specky
NFTS
Film City Futures
Navigation Films

Proof in the work.

Who We Are.

Jon Willers, Founder of The Development Network

TDN was founded in 2024 by Jon Willers, an executive producer and creative consultant. For 20+ years Jon has worked with startups and global producers to originate, grow, and reboot some of the UK's biggest factual brands.

Now, he helps UK and international production companies break into new markets, secure funding, and get greenlit.

Connect with Jon on LinkedIn  ↝

What clients say.

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Let's talk.

In order to maintain a high standard of quality, we work with a small handful of companies at any one time.

Occasionally we have capacity for new clients. If you're interested in finding out more, please get in touch.