Free Solo Duo Inks Exclusive First-Look Pact with Nat Geo

National Geographic has entered into a first-look deal with the award-winning documentary team of Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo) and their company, Little Monster Films.

The deal follows the wins by Free Solo at this year’s Emmys, where the documentary swept the seven categories for which it was nominated, including directing honors for Vasarhelyi and Chin, making it the most-Emmy-winning documentary in history.

The agreement covers all unscripted projects, including series and specials as well as feature documentaries. Additionally, the network has greenlit their next feature documentary, details of which will be revealed later. This marks the first expansion of Little Monster Films beyond feature documentaries.

“Chai and Jimmy are extraordinary filmmakers and tremendous partners, and we are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with them,” said National Geographic Global Television Networks President Courteney Monroe. “The success of Free Solo surpassed even our wildest expectations, and we cannot wait to embark on this exciting new chapter with the incredibly talented team behind it.”

“National Geographic offered unconditional support and enthusiasm for Free Solo from day one, and we truly could not have asked for better partners,” said Vasarhelyi and Chin. “We are excited to have an outlet to grow our production company’s work in television, expanding the stories we are able to tell, as well as a partner for our next feature doc.”