ELEPHANT FAMILY 3 x 60’ Genre: Natural History In the heart of Zimbabwe, traumatised elephants are given hope, healing and community in a unique sanctuary. In this heart-warming, surprising and intriguing series we see elephants bonding with each other, with their human carers and playing tricks on people and each other. As they heal from the trauma of poaching and persecution, they learn to trust us again – and their gentle, forgiving spirit will move you to tears. But there is also new science on animal behaviour, fresh insights into how people and elephants form relationships, and hopeful pointers for the future, to a time when we can live in harmony with these giants of the bush. Elephant Family will leave you inspired and grateful that ZEWACT (Zambezi Elephant Welfare & Conservation Trust) is giving them a new life. Reel Soul Movies
END OF THE WORLD: THE MAYA 1 x 60’ Genre: History Dr. Arthur Demarest is no stranger to hacking his way through the jungle. Arthur has been called “the real Indiana Jones” – he digs up ancient cities and opens tombs in the jungle, has dealt with snakes and even been shot at on his quest. Arthur is after a truth that has been lost for a millennium and might tell us something that can save us from our own catastrophe. His target: What ended the Mayan Empire? Zoot Pictures for NOVA, ARTE & SBS Australia
BACK CATALOGUE
SCIENCE
EINSTEIN’S BRAIN UNLOCKED MS WARS 1 x 60’ 1 x 60’ The genius of Albert Einstein never ceases to allure. Upon his autopsy in 1955, Einstein’s brain In the 21st century the medical system for research was abruptly derailed by two factors that no is said to have been sliced and scattered among researchers around the world. Where are the one saw coming: Hope, and the Internet. pieces now? NHK travels the world in pursuit of these remnants. The trigger was Multiple Sclerosis. The progressive, debilitating symptoms of this cruel disease The journey leads to a rediscovery of hundreds of photos taken during the autopsy as well as an are fatigue, loss of muscle control and for many, death. There is no cure. But, in 2009 there individual in possession of over 100 fragments of Einstein’s brain. The data gathered is brought was suddenly a ray of hope, a treatment that might help MS patients. Liberation therapy, a together to build in 3D CGI, Einstein’s brain as it would have been in his 20’s, when he proposed procedure that opened neck veins, bypassed conventional theory, and fractured the doctor- the relativity theory. patient relationship. NHK Zoot Pictures
CODED WORLD VR101 4 x 60’ 8 x 30’ Algorithms are everywhere today, infiltrating every aspect of our lives, and using big data From the live broadcast of the Rio Olympics in VR to the much-anticipated release of Taiwan to change how we live on a daily basis. And this is just the beginning of the algorithmic age. HTC’s Vive headset, VR is the latest tech trend that is generating great demand and business Algorithms are the building blocks for almost all advanced technology today, from Amazon opportunities. shopping recommendations to the most sophisticated artificial intelligence. Tech-savvy presenters Vivian Dawson and Andrew Chau will introduce VR technology and how it We see how this code is making and taking away our choices, affecting the fate of nations and works – by trying out VR headsets and immersing themselves in exciting imaginary environments the freedom of individuals, being used to create virtual beings, communities and worlds, and generated by computer graphics. ultimately changing who we are and what we will become in tomorrow’s world. Go Inside Productions Mediacorp
REMOTE CONTROL WAR VOLCANO: CREATION & DESTRUCTION 1 x 60’ 3 x 60’ The current campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan are the world’s first Robotic War, with over 7,000 Volcano’ takes a deep dive into the role played by volcanism in the genesis and formation of all robots in the air and 12,000 on the ground. New Zealand. The series unpacks dense science and detail to tell the fascinating story of New Zealand’s explosive past, present and future as we’ve never seen before. Warfare has been revolutionized in a shift unike anything in our history. From CIA drone strikes to armed, autonomous robot swarms, killer robots are about to change our world. Zoot Pictures Making Movies
WESTALL 66’: A SUBURBAN UFO STORY INNOVATION NATION: CALIFORNIA 1 x 60’ 2 x 60’ On 6 April 1966, in the Australian suburb of Westall, hundreds of students, staff and local California is known for being a hot-house for pioneering tech, but it’s also leading a revolution residents watched as a strange object hovered overhead for several minutes, landed briefly, then in other genres – from food to mindfulness to ecology. This series aims to discover where this lifted off and vanished. Witnesses described it as low flying, silver-grey and shiny, shaped like a endless drive to innovate comes from, while meeting some of California’s most radical influencers, ‘cup turned upside down on a saucer’ and accompanied by five light aircraft. free thinkers and rule breakers. Part travelogue, part social documentary, this series weaves history and culture in an entertaining and enlightening journey through California’s past, present and future. Endangered Productions Think Make Create
NATURAL HISTORY
ROTTNEST ISLAND: KINGDOM OF THE SAVE THIS RHINO QUOKKA 2 x 60’ 2 x 60’ Kevin Pietersen (former English cricket captain) and Matt Wright (star of Monster Croc Wrangler On the far west of the Australian continent, with the limitless Indian Ocean beyond, there is on National Geographic) are on a quest to meet the victims of poaching through the story of an a set of islands where the wild animals defy the laws of nature. The three islands lie side by orphan baby rhino named Arthur. Arthur’s mum was brutally killed in front of him by poachers for side, but each is ruled by a different yet equally extraordinary animal. For the first time in the her horn and he was left injured next to his dying mother. world, the life-cycle of the mysterious Quokka, the Little Penguin and the Tiger Snake, has been documented. Using the latest filming equipment and techniques, Rottnest Island Kingdom of What can be done to stop this from happening? KP and Matt Wright go on a journey to make the Quokka reveals incredible secrets with an exclusive and intimate look at the inhabitants and sure each baby rhino can grow up with its mum free of poachers. those intertwined in their lives on the islands and in the fringing ocean This Film Studio Pty Ltd Sea Dog TV International Pty Ltd
MONKEYINGAROUND:THE MACAQUES HORSES OF MOUNT HUANGSHAN 1 x 60’ 1 x 60’ No other animal has influenced our lives as much as the horse. Our entire history is indivisibly It takes one tough monkey to survive the wildly different changes in season on Mount Huangshan linked to this animal. This documentary portrays a relationship that goes far beyond what in China. Take a journey through monkey adolescence through the eyes these Tibetan macaques. we imagine. Although the use of horses has fallen drastically since the start of the Industrial Observe the behaviours of this near-threatened species up-close through the year, from Revolution, our hearts still beat as one; when we look through their eyes, we see ourselves. spring to winter. Learn the complex social hierarchy of macaque society in this one-of-a-kind When we think of freedom… of harmony… of beauty… of nobility… of strength… of speed… we documentary, shot over three years. think of horses as a reference point… HORSES Infocus Asia in association with CICC Alberto J. Redondo Villa
DEADLIEST SURVIVOR BUTTERFLIES 8 x 60’ 1 x 60’ DEADLY animals are found all around the world. Last year almost 5.4 million humans were bitten The documentary shows the ecological relationships of some of the most striking butterflies by snakes. 1000’s of people were attacked by crocodiles. Sharks were another concern with over of the Iberian fauna. Predator-prey relationship, passasitoids, defense and hiding techniques, 100 attacks on humans. Although we are living in an increasingly urbanized world there are still habitats and conservation status. The factors that have led to the decline of their populations places out there where people and wild animals just don’t mix. Humans are also encroaching on and the keys to the recovery of this fascinating part of biodiversity. more wild places. We are pushing into the animal’s world and coming face to face with these animals and sometimes it can be deadly. One of the deadliest places in the world is Australia. Sea Dog TV Alberto J. Redondo Villa
NEST AND BEYOND MYTH OF THE WHALE 1 x 60’ 1 x 60’ / 1 x 90’ - *Limited Territories China is home to over 1,300 bird species, including 87 globally threat- ened species. Learn how Whales are absolutely fascinating for us today, but only a few decades ago these giants of the the avifau- na of China lives and adapts as China develops, and how the humans that live among oceans were close to extinction. How could this relationship change? The film presents the them care for and utilise these species. Follow China’s Black-tailed gulls and Chinese Egrets as history of this century-long relationship and accompanies one of the most experienced whale they uncover feeding and breeding sites on uninhabited island – Fantouzi. Observe how these rescue team on their dangerous mission. birds grow from fresh hatchlings into younglings ready for their first flights. With nest cameras and drone shots from up high, take an unprece- dented bird’s eye view of their cycle of life. CICC Sea Dog TV International Pty Ltd
LIFESTYLE
SPACED OUT ECO HOME ADVENTURES 13 x 30’ 1 x 60’ A brand new series discovering amazing rooms built inside a home! Take trip out of this world Like many small towns across Canada, Craik Sask. was facing a slow extinction and the future to see the most spectacular rooms this galaxy has to offer. From a Star Wars basement to an looked bleak. Then they decided to try something really out there. They subdivided an area underwater living room, you’re not going to believe what’s aboard these personal mother ships! outside of town and sold the lots for $1 each. There was a catch. You have to build and live there, off the grid. Only green, sustainable housing is allowed, and no power. The first fourteen lots disappeared fast. People showed up to build. House8 Entertainment Zoot Pictures
LOG CABIN FEVER DESTINATION HAPPINESS S1 - 6 x 60’ / S2 - 13 x 60’ 3 Seasons total - 39 x 30’ Log Cabin Fever follows Charlie and his boys as they scour the mountains of Tennessee, Virginia Follow our roadmap to joy as we uncover insightful, uplifting and inspiring ideas for the mind, and the Carolinas, discovering antique log cabins that time forgot and giving them a new lease body and soul. Give your life an over- haul from the inside out of life. Set in a world of pick-up trucks and bluegrass music, Log Cabin Fever is about big builds, big machines, and big personalities. From Peabody award-winning producer, Tom Jennings, this is the American Dream brought to life in a way viewers have never seen before. 1985 Films Project Eleven Films
DUNCAN’S THAI KITCHEN - S1, S2 ANGELO’S OUTDOOR KITCHEN 22 x 30’ 10 x 30’ Chef, restaurateur and culinary arts teacher, Duncan Robertson sets off on a cooking adventure In this series, we follow chef, restaurateur, and cooking personality, Angelo Georgalli as he of Thailand, where the colours and flavours that Thai cuisine is known for will burst out of the collects fresh seasonal ingredients from remote locations in New Zealand and uses his rustic screen and in to your hearts portable kitchen to prepare a selection of simple,mouth-watering dishes. Each episode showcases the vivid beauty of New Zealand’s coastline and surrounding wilderness and includes three meals that are easy to prepare and delicious to eat. Guava Productions Pango Productions
BREAK NECK BUISNESS REFUGEE CHEF 6 x 30 6 x 30’ “Break-Neck Business” delves into the lives of people who live dangerously on a daily basis. Typically cuisine is not the first thing to come to mind when people think of Syria, Afghanistan, What drives them? What sacrifices do they make? How can they inspire us? Their work will make or Tibet. In Refugee Chef, each episode features real-life people who have escaped wars and civil most grown men weak in the knees. They are propelled by adrenalin, and sometimes shunned strife, and survived impossible odds to make their own tale of rags to riches come true. Behind by ordinary men and women. We are talking about dangerous occupations that few would dare each dish are stories of survival as refugees seek freedom from society in conflict. to take on. We are talking about jobs in and around the world, like tower crane operators, bird’s nest collectors, stuntmen, deep-sea divers, oil rig riggers and coal miners. The culinary diaspora of these countries are slowly changing perceptions by using food in a powerful way. We will see how they struggle to make new lives with their family recipes and how Ochre Pictures cities have been enriched by their presence. Mediacorp
PEOPLE & PLACES
THE PATH TO SHAOLIN GREEN HEROES 1 x 60’ S1 - 6 x 30’ / S2 - 6 x 30’ The Path to Shaolin follows Tim Mrazek to the Songshan mountains in China, where, he travels Green Heroes showcases the remarkable stories of people who acted on their ideas to address deep inside the heart of Chinese Kung Fu to the Shaolin Temple. But the pull of East and West the environmental crisis. Our Green Heroes include Green Giant David Suzuki, renowned has changed many things at the Shaolin temple, more than either can expect. chimpanzee researcher and conservationist Jane Goodall, racecar driver and activist Leilani Munter and innovator Stuart Hickox. These Green Heroes plus many more are ready to roll up Will Tim Mrazek be accepted as a non-Chinese Shaolin Master? What is the true meaning of their sleeves and step on some toes to get the job done. This series is a selection of great stories Shaolin Kung-Fu in the 21st century, and is there a place for him in it? about people turning apathy to action. Zoot Pictures CineFocus
YOHJI YAMAMOTO: REBEL IN BLACK ETERNAL FARM VILLAGES 1 x 60’ S1 - 5 x 60’ / S2 - 5 x 60’ Ever since he shocked the world in the 1980’s with his entirely black designs, Japanese fashion The new series “The Eternal Farm Villages” is about environment and sustainable life. This designer Yohji Yamamoto has remained at the forefront of the fashion industry. beautifully filmed series showcases the most inspiring stories of farm villages across the world. From different themes and perspectives including eco-friendly agriculture, nature farming, rural Since coming back from the brink of bankruptcy, his clothes have gained newfound attention, planning, community, landscape, tourism, economy to the people, their lifestyle and humanity especially from young ‘fashionistas’. In Japan and other Asian countries as well as the rest of the . world, social media is awash with images of his looks, a refreshing departure from the increasing See why so many people around the world have chosen to live in these eternal farm villages. “uniformity” of fashion today. NHK Public Television Services Taiwan
THE BURNING FIELD THE MAN FROM MO’WAX 1 x 60’ 1 x 90’ In this immersive portrait of life in an environmental wasteland, four young Ghanaians struggle James Lavelle played his first DJ set at 14, launched pioneering record label Mo’Wax at 18 and to navigate work and relationships over a single day in Agbogbloshie, the largest e-waste dump released the genre defining UNKLE album Psyence Fiction at 22. His phenomenally rapid rise on earth. seemed limitless, but it’s only when you’re going so fast that the wheels fall off. Told entirely from their unique perspectives and in their own words, verité sequences capture The Man from Mo’Wax tells the remarkable story of one of the most enigmatic yet influential telling moments from lives spent dismantling and burning electronic appliances from around the figures in contemporary British culture. Unearthed from over 700 hours of footage including world, and the steep toll that it takes both on them and on the environment. exclusive personal archives spanning three decades, we get the rare opportunity to watch a boy become a man in the world of music. Justin Weinrich We Are Capture
BUYERS CLUB WESTWIND: DJALU’S LEGACY 1 x 60’ 1 x 90’ Modern man destroys millions of hectares of forests every year, causing an unprecidented Djalu Gurruwiwi is an aging elder in a line 60,000 years long who is running out of time to pass ecological crisis. Every tree tells a story, and every forest is diverse and complex yet a blueprint on the Yidaki Songlines entrusted to him for the future of his people, before it dies with him. His for a healthy human society. sons and community, struggling to come to terms with the consequences of colonisation, are lost. When Djalu breaks with tradition to try and save it, world famous musician Gotye becomes an unexpected family member and helps heal Djalu’s sons and amplify his songs to the world. The Asian Pitch - Winner 2019 for NHK, PTS and KBS Jonnie and Kate Films Pty Ltd
HISTORY
THE SOLOMON TREASURES EGYPT’S SUN KING: THE MYSTERYTOMB 1 x 60’ 1 x 90’ / 2 x 60’ The implications for biblical history are profound. The artefacts involved include the only known In 2011 a team from the University of Basel made two astonishing discoveries in Egypt’s Valley archaeological evidence for the biblical story of David, and his son Solomon, and for the great of the Kings. By chance they came across a new tomb that was the first to contain a body since empire over which they ruled - a few priceless seals, tablets, and lamps, which date from the right the discovery of Tutankhamun. Then they discovered that the tomb beside it, which had never period and carry inscriptions that match the Bible stories. If these objects in museum collections been excavated before, held the bodies of around 50 people. But who were all the people in around the world are all fake, then there is no independent evidence at all for the Old Testament these two linked tombs? version of events TV6 UK TV6 UK
THE FIREBALL OF TUTANKHAMUN NAUTICAL ANTIQUITES 1 x 60’ 1 x 60’ The story of how a mysterious gem in one of Tutankhamun’s necklaces led to the discovery of Nautical Antiquities looks at the life and times of Bill Boeing Sr., an early lumber baron and airline a dramatic new cosmic threat. The gem was recently identified as a type of glass found in the frontiersman creating Boeing Airlines after seeing the Wright Brothers initial flight. We follow the middle of the Egyptian Sahara. But why is this beautiful glass scattered about in the desert? The family right up to his retirement and leaving the aviation world behind to sail the Inside Passage worldwide quest for an answer ranged from Egypt, to Italy, Siberia to Germany, and finally to the on his beloved yacht Taconite. The story continues with the history of the yacht almost to present US. There, scientist Mark Boslough decided to take a trip across the sand dunes to see the glass day. It’s an intriguing story from the waters of the Pacific Northwest. Nautical Antiquities takes for himself – and back in his lab, he was able to load all the known data into the world’s most you far beyond the yachting world and into the heart of a fantastic early business industrialist, powerful super-computers to reveal the truth. He discovered that small asteroids, too small Bill Boeing Sr. even to detect, are potentially a significant danger – and the glass in the desert is evidence of their awesome power. Paddle Productions TV6 UK
OTTOMANS VS CHRISTIANS: BATTLE OTTOMANS VS CHRISTIANS: BATTLE FOR THE MEDITERRANEAN OF EUROPE 3 x 60’ - *Limited Territories 3 x 60’ - *Limited Territories In Ottomans Vs. Christians: Battle for the Mediterranean, Presenter Julian Davison leads us on a From its origins as a nomadic Turkoman tribe from central Asia, the Ottoman Empire became one swashbuckling adventure to some of the most extraordinary destinations in the Mediterranean. of the world’s most impressive super powers, dominating swathes of the Middle East, Northern We travel back in time to a world of magnificent galleys laden with riches and merciless pirates Africa and South Eastern Europe for some 500 years. who prowl the seas, of spectacular battles and bloodied acts of treachery and revenge. With the help of esteemed historians, re-enactment groups and actors portraying some of the periods As a leader of the Islamic world, it’s incursions into Europe were often seen as a religious most remarkable figures, we relive the most dramatic and pivotal moments of this legendary offensive, sparking a titanic power struggle between the forces of Christianity and Islam. The clash of civilizations and uncover its rich and potent legacy. reality, we discover, was much more complex. Pilot Productions Pilot Productions
THE STORY OF...FOOD THE WAR THAT CHANGED THE WORLD 9 x 60’ - *Limited Territories 2 x 60’ Ever wondered how, over thousands of years, the simple cup of tea came to be the world’s most The series broadly follows the evolution of Mao Zedong’s rise to power, and in turn, creating consumed beverage after water? Or how coffee made its way from Ethiopia into Europe and a new China. In 1972, Chairman Mao Zedong was not entirely joking when he asked Tanaka across the world to become the everyday drink we love to consume? And why is it that people Kakuei, the visiting Japanese Prime Minister, whether he should thank him for the invasion – the world over have turned to chocolate for rituals, medicine, romance and sheer pleasure for because it had changed the destiny of China. 4,000 million years? Our new series tell the story of these ubiquitous substances. Pilot Productions Wild Bear Entertainment
TRAVEL & ADVENTURE
THE SEARCH TRAVEL OZ 4 x 30’ 5 Seasons total - 129 x 60’ The Search represents the philosophy of all surfers - a spirit of adventure and a willingness to go Travel Oz is a series that captures the true spirit of Australia showcasing its marvellous characters, beyond the boundaries – it is the driving force behind Rip Curl – the Ultimate Surfing Company. top events and wonderful destinations. Travel the back roads of Australia to experience the While people, places and travel have evolved over the last 50 years, the excitement and sense of wonders of the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, and enjoy the Big Cities. Australia at its rawest, adventure of a surf trip never changes - and as a result The Search never ends. Travel Oz showcases awesome adventures, spectacular locations, and unforgettable characters. This four-part series, narrated by Mason Ho, takes us on the a journey of seasonal discovery Grainger TV with the elite Rip Curl team, where the oceans and mountains deliver waves and powder for epic performances This Film Studio Pty Ltd
TOUGH TRAINS TOUGH BOATS 6 x 60’ - *Limited Territories 6 x 60’ - *Limited Territiories Tough Trains takes viewers on some of the most epic and hard-core train journeys on the planet. A brand new series that explores some of the most fascinating and hard-core boat journeys Trips that should take hours often take days, and nights that should be spent in towns are spent on the planet. In this mini series we undertake epic journeys by boats in some of the toughest aboard tough trains. environments on earth. During our journeys we look at how the technology of boat travel has been adapted to survive, Produced in high definition, Tough Trains is a dynamic series that takes viewers on some of the trade with and connect isolated communities. most epic and hard-core train journeys on the planet. Interminable delays, lack of timetables, incredible bribery-fuelled escapes are all experiences from memorable rail journeys in some of Pilot Productions the world’s most remote and exciting destinations. Pilot Productions
TOUGH TRUCKS METROPOLIS 6 x 60’ - *Limited Territories 1 x 60’ / 6 x 30’ - *Limited Territiories In this mini series we explore some of the most unique and hard-core truck journeys on the A hybrid architecture, design and culture show aimed at viewers interested in buildings and planet. Destinations in the six part series are Iceland, Guatemala, Turkey, Morocco, Ethiopia and aesthetics, METROPOLIS: is a 30-minute guide to the style of some of the most recognisable Russia. places in the world. Our hosts take a series of truck journeys across these lands exploring the many fascinating cultural, natural and historical sites along the way, including unique geological locations in Iceland, ancient Mayan sites in Guatemala and rarely visited Silk Road destinations in Eastern Turkey. Pilot Productions Pilot Productions
SPIKY GOLD HUNTERS THE INDESTRUCTIBLES 6 x 60’ 12 x 30’ Spiky Gold Hunters reveals one of New Zealand’s most dangerous jobs and gets a unique insight This series sees action sports athletes- turned- presenters Tim Warwood andAdam Gendle into the sub culture of sea urchin fishermen. dropped randomly into different locations around the UK. Their task? To take inspiration from their surroundings and, using only the props given to them, dream up and execute epic and Spiky Gold Hunters follows six courageous, rough, tough, and charismatic characters as they incredible stunts. battle the tempestuous elements of Southern New Zealand. Faced with freezing temperatures, inherent threat of shark attacks, and the perils of free diving, these real cowboys of the southern With only £1,000 for each stunt and only three days to build and test their creations, they’ll need oceans take us on a wild ride both on and off the water as they look to get rich in the pursuit of every ounce of their extreme sports experience to pull it off. Spiky Gold! Factory Media Pango Productions
CHASING THE SUN S1 CHASING THE SUN S2 16 x 30’ 8 x 60’ Chasing the Sun follows adventure-seeker, former Pro surfer, and international model Stephen Chasing The Sun is a new series that goes beyond the normal travel TV show. As the series tells Jake Friedman (The Blueprint on Fox Networks) as he travels the world. The series tells a story of a story of the world that we live in through the locals, while the host goes on his own journey of the world that we live in through the locals Stephen meets, while he goes on his own journey of discovery. We tell the stories of people and the journey they are on. self discovery. Chasing the Sun is the stories of people and the journey they are on. Save Your Day Films for Ovation Channel Save Your Day Films for Ovation Channel
MY DUBAI TRAVEL USA 4 x 30’ 3 x 30’ A four part series, featuring Dubai’s culture, Family Activities, Events, Food and Gastronomy. The best of US destinations, events and characters are featured in this new series, TRAVEL USA. From the freshest powder snow in the world in Utah, to the mesmerising snow-capped formations of Bryce Canyon. Hear the magnificent Mormon Tabernacle Choir in full voice, share the glamour of the Sundance Film Festival and take a drive of discovery around Nevada. Grainger TV Grainger TV
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