Introduction
Ever tried to find the right partner for a film, co-pro, or service project—and ended up lost in a maze of emails, websites, and outdated databases?
You’re not alone. Managing the entertainment supply chain can feel overwhelming with so many moving parts. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be.
In this complete guide to entertainment supply chain management, I’ll walk you through seven simple, actionable steps to take control of your supply chain—from discovery and qualification to outreach and decision-making. Whether you’re in production, post, localization, or distribution, this is for you.
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Key Takeaways
Key Takeaway | What It Means |
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Map the Supply Chain | Know every stakeholder, from pre-prod to post |
Centralize Discovery | Use one trusted platform for global search |
Qualify Partners Smartly | Go beyond website claims—use data |
Track Global Projects | Follow deals, leads, and trends in real time |
Identify Decision-Makers | Reach the right execs with updated contacts |
Enable Cross-Team Access | Give BD, Sales & Ops shared visibility |
Automate Outreach | Use tools to scale high-quality outreach |
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1. Map the Supply Chain End-to-End
Start by understanding who plays what role—from pre-production financiers to localization vendors. It’s not just about knowing companies—it’s about knowing where they sit in the chain and what they specialize in.
- Pre-Production: Funding, development consultants
- Production & Post: Studios, fixers, VFX, sound
- Distribution & Sales: Aggregators, sales agents
Explore how Vitrina structures this map in our comprehensive mapping guide.
2. Centralize Discovery with the Right Tools
Stop wasting time hopping between tabs and LinkedIn rabbit holes. A centralized discovery platform—like Vitrina—lets you find film & TV partners across 100 countries in one place.
- Search by region, language, project stage
- Find emerging studios, niche vendors, and major players
Feeling confident to get started? Here’s how the pros do it.
3. Qualify Partners Beyond Face Value
A pretty website doesn’t equal credibility. Qualify partners based on real data: deals, projects, partnerships, and verified leadership info.
- Past and current projects
- Ownership, infrastructure, team composition
- Market reputation and peer endorsements
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4. Track Global Projects and Content Moves
Want to know which streamer is backing what, and who’s producing next in Korea or Brazil? Vitrina’s Global Film+TV Project Tracker does just that—with daily updates.
- Projects sorted by Development, Production, Post
- Linked to partner companies and financiers
- Track competitors’ strategies
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5. Identify the Real Decision-Makers
No more dead-end emails. Vitrina gives you verified contacts of the real execs—whether it’s a commissioning editor or a post-production head.
- Map departments to people
- Know who makes which call
- Reach out directly or via Vitrina’s help
Check how Globo Brazil found global Co-Pro partners using this step.
6. Make Access Easy Across Teams
Your BD, Sales, Research, and Leadership teams should all work off the same intelligence. Vitrina’s dashboard and API solutions make this simple.
- Plug Vitrina into your CRM or dashboards
- Export data or get live API feeds
Just like SBS Australia did in this multi-level use case.
7. Automate Smart Outreach
Vitrina doesn’t just show you the who—it helps you connect with them. Premium members get personalized outreach assistance, done-for-you intros, and contact verification support.
- Shortlist vendors and reach execs fast
- Run campaigns or request intro support
Explore how top companies are using this to scale faster.
About Vitrina
Vitrina is the ultimate solution for managing your entire entertainment supply chain. Whether you’re sourcing vendors, scouting projects, or reaching execs—Vitrina gives you verified, global data and connections in one place.
Check exactly how we help right here.
Conclusion
Managing the entertainment supply chain doesn’t have to be chaotic. With the right tools and approach, you can go from confusion to clarity, from delays to deals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s the full lifecycle of processes and partners involved in developing, producing, localizing, and distributing content worldwide.
Production houses, streamers, distributors, post houses, localization vendors, and content acquirers all need it.
Use platforms like Vitrina to qualify by services, region, past work, and leadership contacts.
Absolutely! Vitrina connects you with suitable Co-Pro partners based on criteria like genre, location, and financing profile.