Overview

The Futurist is a new technology focused episodic reality TV series hosted by Futurist Ian Khan. The futurist will be available on multiple streaming platforms including Amazon Prime Video, and airlines partners such as Emirates Airlines.

Why the Futurist

Technology developments are exponentially changing how business works today. Its not just Artificial Intelligence but multiple other areas including manufacturing technologies, robotics, healthcare and others. The series is a combination of a de-hyping misconceptions about technology, explaining the current developments, and positioning the future of specific industries over the next few years to decades. There is a dire need for the series as no other series currently focuses on this key aspect of a global growth.

Types of Participation Opportunities

 Earned Media

Earned media participants are welcome as we ae looking for prominent and cutting-edge leadership examples within each episode's story. Thinkers, Think Tanks Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Critics, Experts are all welcome to submit their profile for consideration. Due to the low number of interview spots available per episode we will not be able to interview everyone. Preference is given to non-corporate participants within this segment. To qualify as a company please consider the Non-Earned Media opportunity.

Qualification Criteria for Earned Media

Our earned media spots require either 1M followers in social or a $2.5B valuation.

Earned Media Opportunity Coverage

– 30 minute in person interview

– 2 to 5 minutes interview footage featured in the episode 

– Film crew and Ian would hold the interview in person. 

Non-Earned Media

We appreciate that many participants are working on cutting edge stuff and may not have the social media following or the valuation. If you would like to participate as a company or organization, we are open to considering your participation as a fee based client. Depending on the episode a maximum of four corporate participants may be taken as participants.

Non-Earned Media Opportunity Coverage

– 30 minute in person interview

– 3 to 7 minutes interview footage featured in the episode 

– B Roll and social footage of participant is used in the episode

– Option of having a second guest as a conversation partner is possible

– Business walkthrough

– Lead the discussion of a segment within the episode. 

– Film crew and Ian would hold the interview in person. 

– Prime visibility in social, PR and marketing campaigns. 

Fees

Non-Earned Media opportunities have a  participation fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Outline of what would be covered for a fee based participant in the episode 

The interviewed organizations would be the guides who help break down the complexity and help answer some of the questions being asked in the episode. The role of the interviewees is to be the “Yodas” for the episodes.

Interviewees would be able to

• Establish their position within the industry as industry leaders
• Guide viewers into the perspective they share
• Establish the parameters of the episode / industry

Interviews will focus on showcasing the brand and the message through

• Talking heads interviews
• B-Roll of the Executive in a social setting and could include
  • Speaking with others / or in a meeting
  • Walking / in a coffee shop / at home / leaving for work
  • Any other social setting will be established based on availability
• Logo will be captured in B-Roll with exec Voiceover
• Office / Workplace Culture will be captured in B-Roll with exec Voiceover
• Footage can also be from any events / conferences or existing B-Roll

– Time commitment required from their teams 

• 30 to 60 minutes of executive time, depending on how things are filmed. It could be one or two physical locations. We typically want to finish the setup and filming within half a day (not half a day executive time).
• We plan episodes 4 to 6 months in advance.

• Turnaround time for publishing/launch
  • Concept to Distribution – Approximately 4 months
• Do you get any post editing privileges?
  • Yes footage is reviewed with client for accuracy.

About Ian Khan

Ian has produced and hosted multiple documentaries available on various streaming platforms.

• Blockchain City
• The Future of Work
• GX Now
• The Digital Kingdom

The Bitcoin Dilemma