ORF-Enterprise Secures Sales Across Slate

ORF-Enterprise has secured sales across the globe for its slate of factual and drama content.

In Belgium, PlattelandsTv acquired a package of 20 documentaries.

“At PlattelandsTv, nature documentaries are a key component of our weekly programming,” said Kris Descheemaeker, PlattelandsTv (Belgium). “That’s why we are constantly looking for engaging and high-quality content. Our search led us to ORF, whose offerings align perfectly with our needs for top-tier quality. We are confident that we’ve found a no-nonsense partner in ORF—one with whom we look forward to a long and successful collaboration.”

Mediaset in Italy picked up the nature films Ark of Stone—The Voyage of Sardinia, Untamed Vietnam and Wild Cuba—A Caribbean Journey with Colin Stafford-Johnson. Elsewhere in Italy, Rai licensed 1278—The Battle for Europe; Green Island, Grey Desert; and Wildlife 2.0—Adapting to a New World.

China’s CCTV added Lions of the Skeleton Coast to its lines. Estonia’s ERR and Poland’s TVP also acquired the documentary. TVP further signed for 18 ORF Universum documentaries.

In Japan, NHK added A Sloth Story and International Baroque Festival Melk Abbey 2025—Magnificat to its portfolio.

Discovery Italia secured nine seasons of Four Women and a Funeral, while FTV Prima in the Czech Republic acquired eight seasons of Soko Kitzbuehel. Soko Kitzbuehel was also licensed by Finland’s Yle. Japan’s AXN picked up seasons two and three of Soko Linz.

In the U.S., MHz Networks signed a deal for season four of Walking on Sunshine, the first three seasons of Soko Linz and select TV movies from the strands Tatort Vienna and Backwoods Crimes.

“With our commitment to continue exciting ORF original series and movies as well as a wide range of blue-chip documentaries created by the teams of Universum Nature and History, we are able to deliver a growing portfolio of the highest quality across all genres, which continue to perform greatly with audiences worldwide,” said Armin Luttenberger, head of content sales international at ORF-Enterprise.

“The international visibility is crucial for a comparatively small market like Austria to continue producing at this recognized high level of quality,” noted Jakob Pochlatko for Film Austria. “To stand out from the global offerings, it requires not only stable economic conditions and resilience but also trusting relationships with decision-makers around the globe. The collaboration of the Austrian Business Agency, ORF-Enterprise and Film Austria puts Austria in the spotlight of the content world.”

“The film, television and production industry provides a significant value creation and, beyond that, indirect profitability for Austria—economically, culturally and also touristically,” added Nina-Anica Keidies, for the Austrian Business Agency—FILM in AUSTRIA. “With an appealing funding structure, such as FISAplus and initiatives in the federal states, and a high willingness to cooperate, Austria is a sought-after production location and also a valuable partner for international co-productions and service productions. Through international networking, FILM in AUSTRIA ensures more attention for the film and production location and strengthens the industry.”