Overview
When: Thursday 12th February 2026
7:00pm–8:00pm – Live Webinar + 15 min Q&A
8:00pm–8:30pm – 1:1 Speed Networking (PRO freelancers)
This webinar is Free | Open to all
Join us for an exclusive TM Masterclass with the makers of Michael Jackson: The Trial, exploring how Wonderhood Studios secured the commission and gained access to the exclusive footage, unheard audio tapes and key insider contributors that define this landmark documentary series. This session will unpack the journey from pitch to screen, including how the team negotiated rare archive access, worked with voices from Jackson’s inner circle, and crafted a beautifully composed, gripping narrative that moves beyond the media spectacle of “the trial of the century” to ask profound questions about fame, race and the American justice system.
What you’ll hear about
How Michael Jackson: The Trial was commissioned
Securing exclusive archive, unheard audio and key contributors
Editorial decision-making on a globally scrutinised story
Balancing legal, journalistic and creative responsibility
Career insights for freelancers working in high-end factual TV
Panellists
Tom Anstiss – Showrunner & Executive Producer
The live webinar includes a 15-minute audience Q&A, followed by 1:1 speed networking exclusively for TM PRO freelancers.
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Why attend?
Whether you’re a documentary maker, factual TV freelancer, or interested in how complex, high-profile real-world stories are responsibly brought to screen, this masterclass offers rare, first-hand insight into the commissioning, access and editorial ambition behind a major documentary series.
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