At this year\u2019s Sunny Side of the Doc, ORF showcased its slate of titles from the Universum Nature and Universum History strands.<\/p>\n
The Universum Nature catalog features a broad overview of nature and wildlife, with programs such as Croatia\u2019s Coast\u2014Endless and Wild<\/em>, which takes viewers along the Adriatic Sea and explores how climate change and natural rhythms are reshaping the coastline.<\/p>\n Other titles in the strand are South Tyrol\u2014The Land Between<\/em>, exploring the habitats of the northern Italian province, where Mediterranean and Northern European climates converge, and The Pigeon Hustle<\/em>, following the adventures of city pigeons through London and New York.<\/p>\n The Universum History strand offering includes Above and Beyond\u2014The First Female Aviators<\/em>, honoring the pioneering women in aviation; The Forgotten\u2014The Women of the Peasants\u2019 War<\/em>, revealing the significant roles played by women during the Peasant\u2019s War; and Mothers of the Minotaur\u2014Rise, Reign and Ruin of the Minoans<\/em>, delving into the ancient Minoan civilization.<\/p>\n ORF-Enterprise also scored new sales at Sunny Side of the Doc. Untamed Vietnam<\/em> was acquired by PTS in Taiwan and Radio-Canada in Canada, while The Real Jungle Book<\/em> was picked up by PTS (Taiwan), APT (U.S.) and Rai (Italy). MTVA in Hungary signed a deal for Wild Transylvania\u2014Dracula\u2019s Hidden Kingdom<\/em> and Slovenia\u2014Where Nature Comes First<\/em>. \u010cesk\u00e1 televize licensed Nicobar Islands\u2014A Monkey\u2019s Long Tale<\/em> for the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n Also, Mexico\u2019s TV Justicia secured Pride and Persecution<\/em>, while TV UNAM scored Rebellion in the Brothel\u2014Trafficking in Women around 1900<\/em>. Viasat opted for Women Pirates\u2014Rebels of the Seas<\/em> in Scandinavia, the Baltics and CEE. Australia\u2019s SBS and Sweden\u2019s Axess TV acquired The Imperial Crown\u2014Myth, Mystery and Majesty<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cOur Universum productions, celebrated as some of the world\u2019s most acclaimed nature documentaries, are the result of enduring and fruitful collaborations with renowned filmmakers and committed co-production partners from around the globe,\u201d said Gernot Lercher, head of ORF Universum Nature. \u201cWhat holds even greater significance for all those involved in their creation is that these films are now embarking on a journey to inspire audiences worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n Stefan Binder, programming and content manager of Universum History, commented, \u201cThe success of Universum History wouldn\u2019t be possible without our partners all over the world. Sunny Side of the Doc once again proved to be an essential meeting point for the global documentary community. The event offered valuable opportunities for networking, discovering bold new projects and engaging in forward-thinking conversations about the future of factual storytelling. We leave inspired, connected and excited for what\u2019s ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOur history documentaries are the result of long-standing collaborations with talented filmmakers and dedicated co-production partners worldwide,\u201d added Sabine Bures, deputy program manager of Universum History. \u201cIt is especially rewarding to see these films inspiring audiences across the globe. The ORF Ap\u00e9ro and Sunny Side of the Doc provide the perfect platforms to strengthen these international partnerships, gain fresh ideas and shape the future of documentary storytelling together.\u201d<\/p>\n Armin Luttenberger, head of content sales international at ORF-Enterprise, said, \u201cAs a distributor, witnessing the global appeal of our Universum products reaffirms our commitment to delivering high-quality content that transcends borders and cultures. The ORF Ap\u00e9ro has been a wonderful opportunity to showcase the breadth and depth of our content.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At this year\u2019s Sunny Side of the Doc, ORF showcased its slate of titles from the Universum Nature and Universum History strands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1412,"featured_media":23283,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[3846,6232,1264,11195,11196,11197,11198],"class_list":["post-23282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-top-stories","tag-armin-luttenberger","tag-gernot-lercher","tag-orf","tag-sabine-bures","tag-stefan-binder","tag-universum-history","tag-universum-nature","pmpro-has-access"],"yoast_head":"\n