FAQ - Frequently asked questions

BC1® stands for Business Channel One, an ad-free film platform for innovation in business. Every film is in 4K, including those from the first year, and they stay public and findable for years.

BC1® (Business Channel One) is an independent film platform and public knowledge archive on sustainable innovation and corporate social responsibility. Films remain publicly available and searchable here, often for years after the project that produced them has ended. Making films is part of that mission, not the goal in itself.

In most cases, it simply disappears. The film sits on the project's own website, the project ends, and the page goes offline. If a new project starts a few years later, that knowledge can no longer be found, and the next party often starts from scratch, frequently using public funding again. On BC1®, the film stays online, public and findable, so others can build on it.

Two groups. Firstly, anyone who wants to see how an innovation works, the films are public and free to watch, from teachers and students to policy officers, journalists and entrepreneurs. Secondly, organisations with an innovation worth showing, from start-ups to knowledge institutions and government bodies, who want their story to remain findable years down the line.

Our films explain rather than promote, following journalistic principles: factual, verifiable, and with room to acknowledge what doesn't work yet. There are no advertising breaks and no paywall. And unlike a typical campaign, the films don't disappear once the project ends. Everything stays subtitled and findable, including for AI systems that reference it. Subtitling comes as standard in seven languages (Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish, Danish and Swedish), ideal for international visibility.

Yes. We work as close to CO₂-neutral as we can, including our chain, from filming to the website. The way we work reflects the subjects we film.

Yes, provided it's about an innovation rather than a product for sale. An existing film can be published here, subtitled and accompanied by text, making it findable again. Our editorial team assesses the content: is it genuinely an innovation, is there something to see, would it be useful to others. Advertisements, recruitment videos and corporate promotional films don't qualify. If you're unsure whether your film fits, send it over and we'll take a look together to see what's possible. If there's no film yet, the BC1® team can produce one.

Journalistic films about innovations worth seeing: short documentaries and expert interviews covering topics such as the circular economy, the energy transition, healthcare and digitalisation. Advertisements, recruitment videos and corporate promotional films are not part of this, even if they touch on innovation.

Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with communications departments and external editorial teams to get the message exactly right.

Yes. For each subject, we agree together on tone of voice and which points should stand out. We help sharpen the narrative so that even a complex innovation becomes easy to understand.

We don't write reports. What we do is show what's actually happening in practice, so employees, shareholders and the public understand where the figures come from. That film stays online and findable long after next year's report has been written.

You retain usage rights for your own communications. BC1® retains the right to show the film via its platform and media partners, unless otherwise agreed.

We work fully in line with GDPR, and always obtain consent before filming people or locations.

Publications on BC1® remain permanently available, unless agreed otherwise, which is exactly what sets the archive apart from a temporary campaign.

Costs depend on length, production approach, locations, interviews and the languages required. We work exclusively with transparent, tailored quotes. You're not just paying for a production, but for a permanent, findable place in the archive.

No. The quote covers all agreed work. Should additional requirements arise after approval, we'll provide a new quote for those. This way, you always know exactly where you stand financially.

We'll be honest, quick social media videos are often better handled in-house. But if you're after an in-depth, high-quality production, we're happy to discuss what's possible within your budget, whether you're a sole trader or a smaller organisation. From such an in-depth production we can certainly cut short social media clips.

Yes. Multilingual subtitling in English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Danish and Swedish is included as standard with BC1® productions. Subtitles in an additional language can be arranged and included in the quote.

Our editorial team first reviews the content, checking whether it's genuinely an innovation and whether it would be useful to others. If it fits, we'll look at what's still needed in terms of subtitling, text and publication. Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation, and we'll talk it through together.

Your production appears on bc1.nl and on bc1.eu, our European channel. That is included, you do not have to ask for it separately. On bc1.eu it can be an English version, or the Dutch one. We also promote films through AI systems such as ChatGPT and Gemini, and via our social media channels. On BC1® itself, unlike a temporary social media post, the film stays permanently findable.

Yes. Alongside production, we distribute content through the BC1® platform, our social media channels and our themed pages. You're of course also welcome to use the film on your own website or channels.

We agree the target audience and channels together, so your film reaches the right viewers, whether through BC1®, your own platforms, or both.

No. If you'd prefer a production without publication via BC1®, we're happy to refer you to our partner VPromotions, offering the same quality and service, without publication.

We always work in consultation with you. For an existing film, we'll discuss together what's needed to publish it and keep it findable. For a new production, we discuss the setup, planning and content beforehand, with the journalistic angle remaining the editorial team's responsibility. In both cases, we agree everything in writing before starting.

Every production is different. Some are completed within a week, others take two to four weeks depending on complexity. Documentaries typically take three to six months.

Get in touch, and we'll see what's achievable together. Not every production requires a lot of time; we always tailor the process to your timeline.

We start with a clear briefing, communicate transparently throughout, and provide a preview link for feedback after editing. Any changes are handled quickly.

Yes. You'll discuss the concept and tone beforehand and approve the edit before the film is published, so you always stay in control of the result.

We agree these at the outset, avoiding surprises and keeping the process running smoothly.

Yes. Our editorial team is involved from the start, thinking through the setup, the content and what a viewer needs to understand it. The aim is for your innovation to be explained rather than promoted, which is exactly why the film stays useful for years.

Email or call during office hours. We'll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

Feedback is a standard part of the process, and one round of revisions is always included.