School and Dance show filming has been sold by the copy to parents by DVD for years, many due to the fact of low cost and it being a physical product people can receive. Another popular reason for DVDs is the fantastic cover designs.



As an industry we have been trying to move away from the DVD for years, offering digital downloads and more expensive (but much higher quality) USB stick.

Is a USB Stick The Answer?

Typically a show will require either a 16gb or 32gb USB stick. An amazon search will show prices starting from £6 a stick, however the cost can come down to under £4 when bought in bulk. USB sticks hold a HD or 4K copy of the show depending on how it was filmed and the size/cost of the USB. This increased cost is prohibitive for some when compared with the low cost of a DVD.

USB sticks do give the customer a physical product, however the cost of presenting a USB is also higher than a DVD case with cover. Just do a search for USB tins etc and you will see prices of anything up to £40. Finding the perfect solution for presenting USBs is not easy.

Our Current USB Solution

We have found branded USBs such as SanDisk work reliably and are the most compatible. We present these USBs in tins with a custom printed label placed on the tin.

We also offer a USB and DVD Combination

You may wonder why this could even be a solution. The cheapest packaging for USBS and also a way of packaging a USB is a DVD case with a USB slot built within it. The DVD is or relatively low cost (apart from time producing) and this combination enables easy storage for customers and a way of displaying tradition cover designs.



Is Download an Option Yet?

We have tried out many solutions of providing downloads. The benefits for us is that it is low cost and we can deliver the final show in the highest quality and compatibility possible. We can offer multiple-resolution options on one link to make it compatible with all devices.

There are however several issues with downloads. The number one for us is preventing sharing, it is not easy to prevent sharing of a link or the actual file itself.

Our Download Solution

We are happy to provide unlimited downloads if the school/ dance company agree to pay a agreed fee for filming and editing the production. We then provide a link for you to share amongst whomever you wish.



A Product and Download Option

We also currently offer a free download with every DVD purchase (minimum order applies). This means you get a QR code on your DVD for you to download a high resolution copy.



THE FUTURE. - Streaming instead of Download

The download issue is the main reason "Hollywood" don't do it, they all offer streaming services and options (even when they call it purchase it remains on their platform and their property). This is probably the way forward and is already being offered by services such as Young Voices, you pay a fee and can login to a website to watch your show.

We are currently exploring an option of streaming via our website, then after 6 months you receive a download link.

We Also still offer DVDs and Live Streaming options.


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Its time to book in your Christmas show filming for 2022

Just a reminder to all our usual school to book in your 2022 Christmas show filming as soon as you know the dates to avoid disappointment.

You can book your show in by calling 020 86680018 or emailing team@20.media.

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New price and media options for 2022

We are now offering either a one off price to the school for a digital download, or a price per copy sold of a DVD or USB. We.make the same money from both a DVD or USB however the quality from the USB is much higher. We therefore are now offering a free digital download option via a QR code on the DVDs.



Quick turnaround before Christmas

For any show before the 12th December, we will be able to guarantee a 4 day turnaround from filming until you have the final version or copies.

Expanding Areas of School Show Filming



Late November to mid December has become the time of Christmas show filming for us at 20 Media. It all started with a few schools looking for a better standard of production, after being let down by amateurs who were at the time dominating the market.

We wanted to bring the same broadcast level of production over to the school show level. Schools now invest. Heavily in the level of production of their shows, have great theatre spaces and sound systems and spend months planning and practicing the perfect show. This has made it allot easier and more important in capturing this on film in the best way possible.

We use multiple cameras, microphones and our expert knowledge of shows to create a production that you can be proud of.

Great Feedback - Ready and expanding for the 2021 Christmas school shows

Schools have gone from a side focus to a main area of our yearly productions. This is why we have expanded our expert team for this season and are now covering shows all over the South of England, Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent.

Restrictions and Options for 2021 School Shows

We understand that 2021 school shows will be under different restrictions depending on the current Covid pandemic. Throughout we have been flexible in filming times and have understood the need for longer filming slots and patience in filming and editing the productions. No matter the way you have decided to produce your show we can be flexible in production.

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