The Monte-Carlo TV Festival has partnered with 1895 Films for the Tell Me a Story pitch contest, focused on factual storytelling.
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Phoenix Television Lands First Daytime Commission from ITV
March 5, 2025
ITV has ordered Katie Piper’s Weekend Escape from Phoenix Television, marking the producer’s first daytime series for the broadcaster.
Prime Video Slates Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship Series
March 5, 2025
Prime Video has slated the debut of First to the Finish, a docuseries following the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Cup Championship, for March 25.
Pope Francis Doc Ready to Go from Rive Gauche
March 5, 2025
Jon Kramer, chairman and CEO of Rive Gauche Television, shares details about In Their Own Words: Pope Francis, an installment of the In Their Own Words anthology that delves deeper into the Pope’s story, revealing the experiences and influences in his life that led him to the highest office in the Catholic Church.
George Lopez & Salvador Vasquez Align with Truly Original
March 5, 2025
Comedian, actor, writer, producer and author George Lopez and producer Salvador Vasquez are teaming up with Truly Original to develop a pair of unscripted projects.
Hearst Networks EMEA Commissions Two Sides of History
March 4, 2025
Particle6 Productions has been commissioned to produce its second series for Hearst Networks EMEA, Two Sides of History.
TVF International Signs ANZ Deals
March 4, 2025
TVF International has signed a slew of deals with broadcasters in Australia and New Zealand for its factual titles.
Eight Docs Land A$2.3 Million in Screen Australia Funding
March 4, 2025
Eight new documentary projects will share A$2.3 million ($1.4 million) in direct production funding courtesy of Screen Australia.
Prime Video Orders Octopus! from Jigsaw, Wells Street
March 4, 2025
Prime Video has ordered the two-part documentary Octopus!, executive produced and narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Future Today Launches Baking FAST Channel
February 28, 2025
Future Today has partnered with YouTube creator Gemma Stafford’s Bold Baking Network to launch a dedicated baking FAST channel.