KFTV

What KFTV does

KFTV (operating as Screen Global Production) is a London-based B2B directory and information platform serving the international film, television, and commercial production industry. Hosted at kftv.com, the platform aggregates searchable listings across ten integrated directory segments: production companies and services (6,742 listings), TV and film crew (3,330 professionals across 200+ specializations), crew hire and support services (2,650 providers), post-production, sound and multimedia (2,222 services), locations and location services (1,820 listings including 721 film commissions), production equipment rental (1,299 providers), SFX, props and wardrobe (842 suppliers), stages, studios and sets (782 facilities), production equipment manufacture and sale (367 vendors), and broadcasting facilities and services (231 providers). Additional offerings include a country-organized Location Hub, news and industry features, and downloadable reference publications such as World of Studios and World of Locations.

The platform is built on a categorized taxonomy that allows users to filter by country, crew role, service type, and production segment (film, TV, commercials, animation, documentary, corporate). Distribution is predominantly self-serve via the web directory, supported by SEO, email newsletters, editorial content, YouTube video, and cross-promotion through sibling Media Business Insight brands including Screen Daily, Broadcast Now, The Knowledge, and Production Intelligence. GlobalData provides data infrastructure and cookie-consent management.

KFTV operates with 1–10 employees and is privately held under parent company Media Business Insight. The business model is not publicly disclosed but is consistent with a directory/media model combining free profile listings, display advertising, and likely premium placements or sponsored content targeted at production companies, crew, equipment providers, studios, and brand/agency buyers across multiple international markets.

Name

KFTV

Website

https://kftv.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KFTV operates Screen Global Production, a London-based B2B global directory connecting film, TV, and commercial production companies, crew, equipment providers, studios, and locations across international markets. The platform serves production professionals and brand/agency buyers seeking vetted production resources worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Production Services Directory

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Marketplaces & Wholesale Platforms (BPAMAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Live-Action International/Co-Production & Service Production (MPADABAG)

Keywords

• Production services directory
• Film crew database
• Location scouting services
• Production equipment rental
• Broadcast facilities directory

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KFTV operates Screen Global Production, an online B2B directory platform that aggregates listings of international production companies, services, crew, equipment rental providers, locations, studios, post-production facilities, and broadcasting services for the film, TV, and commercials production industry. The platform provides searchable, categorized, and location-filtered access to over 22,000 industry listings alongside news, features, and downloadable production guides.

Product overview

Screen Global Production operates a multi-segment B2B directory and information platform for the film, TV, and commercials production industry. The platform functions as a searchable directory connecting production companies, crew, equipment providers, studios, and locations across the global production ecosystem. The core offering comprises multiple integrated directory segments: Production Companies & Services (6,742 listings), TV & Film Crew (3,330 professionals), Crew Hire and Support Services (2,650 providers), Post Production, Sound & Multimedia (2,222 services), Locations & Location Services (1,820 listings), Production Equipment Rental (1,299 providers), SFX, Props & Wardrobe (842 suppliers), Stages, Studios & Sets (782 facilities), Production Equipment Manufacture & Sale (367 manufacturers), and Broadcasting Facilities & Services (231 providers). Additional offerings include a news section, location hub by country, and downloadable production guides. The platform serves as a neutral marketplace enabling industry professionals to discover and connect with production resources globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Production Companies & Services Directory Searchable directory of 6,742 international production companies and services covering film, TV, commercials, animation, and distribution sectors. For production companies, studios, agencies, and brands sourcing production partners globally.
• TV & Film Crew Directory Directory of 3,330 TV and film crew professionals across 200+ specializations including directors of photography, producers, camera operators, makeup artists, and editors. For productions assembling crew rosters for shoots.
• Crew Hire and Support Services Directory Directory of 2,650 crew hire and support service providers including casting services, talent agents, voice overs, film funding, professional associations, advertising agencies, and legal services. For production companies needing support services.
• Post Production, Sound & Multimedia Directory Directory of 2,222 post-production services including editing, visual effects, audio post-production, music composers, recording studios, sound design, and DVD/Blu-ray authoring. For productions sourcing post-production partners.
• Locations & Location Services Directory Directory of 1,820 location-based services including 721 film commissions, location services, filming locations, location scouting, and permit services. For production location managers and scouts.
• Production Equipment Rental Directory Directory of 1,299 production equipment rental providers including cameras, lighting, grip, drones, cranes, generators, and specialized equipment. For productions sourcing gear rentals.
• SFX, Props & Wardrobe Directory Directory of 842 special effects, props, and wardrobe suppliers including 3D content creation, prop makers, SFX pyrotechnics, prosthetics, and costume fabrics. For productions sourcing physical effects and wardrobe.
• Stages, Studios & Sets Directory Directory of 782 studio and stage facilities including film studios, set design, photographic studios, virtual production studios, and music studios. For productions sourcing studio space.
• Broadcasting Facilities & Services Directory Directory of 231 broadcasting facilities and services including broadcasting services, outside broadcast companies, digital cinema, IPTV, streaming, and satellite transmission. For broadcasters and live event producers.
• News & Industry Insights News articles and features covering international production news, co-productions, location features, and industry trends. For production professionals staying current on the industry.
• Location Hub Geographic directory organized by country for finding international production companies, services, and film commissions. For production teams scoping shoots in specific territories.
• Production Guides & Publications Downloadable production guides and industry publications including World of Studios and World of Locations guides. For production professionals seeking deeper reference materials on studios and filming locations.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The KnowledgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership providing cross-promotion of industry resources and content. The Knowledge is a related media brand covering the entertainment industry.
• Production IntelligenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociated media brand under the same parent company providing production intelligence content.
• Broadcast NowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia brand partner covering broadcast industry news and trends.
• Screen DailyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia brand partner covering film and TV industry news and analysis.
• Media Business InsightcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParent company owning multiple entertainment industry media brands including Screen Global Production, The Knowledge, Broadcast Now, and Screen Daily.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• The Knowledge: The Knowledge is a UK-focused film and TV production resource covering news, directory listings, and freelance crew — directly adjacent to KFTV and a sister media brand under the same parent (Media Business Insight).
• Screen Daily: Screen Daily is a major international film industry trade news outlet covering production, distribution, and exhibition — thematically related and a sister brand under the same parent company as KFTV.

Broad incumbents

• IMDbPro: IMDbPro is the industry-facing tier of IMDb providing company, person, and project profiles for film/TV professionals — a broader incumbent that overlaps with KFTV's crew and company directory at a much larger scale and with deeper entertainment metadata.
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn is a broad professional network widely used for crew and production company discovery, posting jobs, and industry networking — an indirect but powerful substitute for directory-led discovery, especially for international freelance production roles.

Emerging players

• Stage 32: Stage 32 is an online community and marketplace for film, TV, and content creators offering networking, jobs, and education — partially comparable to KFTV as a creator/professional discovery platform with a stronger community/education layer.
• Backstage: Backstage is a casting and talent marketplace used for film, TV, and commercial casting — adjacent to KFTV's crew hire and talent agency categories, with stronger positioning in talent/casting rather than crew/equipment.
• ShotDeck: ShotDeck is a curated visual reference and search platform for film/TV and commercial cinematographers and directors — a niche vertical platform serving overlapping creative production professionals with a different (visual reference) core use case.

Direct peers

• ProductionHUB: ProductionHUB is a leading online directory and marketplace connecting film, TV, and commercial producers with crew, equipment, and service vendors across North America — the closest direct competitor to KFTV/Screen Global Production in the production services discovery category.
• Mandy: Mandy operates a global directory of film and TV crew, talent, and production services, with active job postings and crew profiles — directly comparable to KFTV's crew directory and crew hire verticals.

Regional players

• Crew United: Crew United is a major European (especially DACH-region) film and TV crew and production company database with profile, CV, and project-matching functionality — overlapping heavily with KFTV's crew and company listings but concentrated in continental Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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