How to Create a TV Series: Part 1 – Introduction to Television Development

Explore how contemporary TV series are developed, the role of media policy and cultural mandates in Asia-Pacific, and how to pitch a series.

About this session

How does a local story with a unique creative voice become a television series that resonates with audiences globally? Part 1 looks at how contemporary series are developed, the role of media policy and cultural mandates in creating narrative content in Asia-Pacific, and the landscape of television series globally.

You will also be introduced to the initial craft skills and role of the development or creative producer, including licensing and the creation of intellectual property, and to techniques for communicating a series concept in a short verbal pitch and a one-paragraph synopsis.

What you will explore 

• How contemporary television series are developed, from local stories to global audiences

• The role of media policy and cultural mandates in narrative content across Asia-Pacific

• The landscape of television series globally

• The role of the development or creative producer, including licensing and creating intellectual property

• How to communicate a series concept in a short verbal pitch and a one-paragraph synopsis

About the series

How to Create a TV Series is a four-part webinar series that introduces the fundamentals of creating an original TV series, such as narrative drama, docu-drama or dramedy. It takes you from the first idea, through development, to presenting the concept. Along the way, you will learn about the Asia-Pacific TV landscape, including SVOD, and gain international market awareness. Each session focuses on a different topic, so we encourage you to register for each one and join live.

Webinar details

Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
Time: 2:00 PM (Kuala Lumpur Time)
Platform: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Dr Pieter (Pia) Aquilia, Discipline Lead, Creative Projects, Masters of Screen Business, AFTRS

Registered participants will receive the webinar access link at least three (3) days before the session.