Institutional Research

The documentaries I studied as part of my product research were distributed on DVD and/or broad casted by channel 4. As my product will be in a similar format to a longer documentary for example Jump Britain, but lasting 5 minutes, there may be some discretions in regards to broadcasting the documentary.

Channel 4 have said the following in their unique institutional model;

1. "Channel 4's output reflects the enduring values- of quality, innovation, diversity and distinctiveness - embodied in its remit."


2. "Channel 4 does more than any other broadcaster to support independent production across the nations and regions."

Channel 4 readily express their support for independent production and "maintains a strong diversity of genres" (from Channel 4's unique institutional model). Their institutional values support my criteria, as my documentary won't be on a mainstream topic. As a result, I feel that they are the most appropriate Institution to broadcast my documentary.