LGI MIPTV 2018

CATALOGUE
MIPTV Stand No. P-1.B96


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COMPANY PROFILE
Looking Glass International is a boutique television and film distribution company. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia we develop, finance, market and distribute unscripted series to more than 150 markets internationally. With sales o ices in London and Beijing we o er producers a bespoke, personal approach to rights optimization.
Launched in 2004 LGI’s fresh, dynamic approach to content acquisition working with talented Pro- ducers at an early stage has allowed us to partner with leading broadcasters worldwide including Na- tional Geographic, BBC, Discovery Channels, NHK, ARTE, Netflix and Blue Ant Media to name a few.
We pride ourselves on long-term partnerships and have exclusive distribution agreements with Irish Pubcaster RTE and German based Autentic Distri- bution. LGI has also been appointed the o icial distirbution parter of The Asian Pitch, a funding initiative set up by Asian pubcasters NHK, KBS and PTS. LGI is proud to grow and uphold our relation- ships based on transparency and integrity with all our working partners. We are always eager to ex- plore and develop new relationships through our team’s vast knowledge of the broadcast landscape.


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TABLE OF CONTENTs
New Releases
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Pre-Sales
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The Asian Pitch Catalogue
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Science
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Natural History
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History
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Travel & Adventure
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Lifestyle
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People & Places
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Arts & Culture


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NEW RELEASES


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beyond boundaries: THE HARVEY WEINSTEIN SCANDAL (1 x 90’ ) or (1 x 60’)/ people & places/ 4k/ HD
The Harvey Weinstein Scandal examines the rise and fall of Hollywood media mogul Harvey Weinstein and others in power. Beyond Boundaries explores milestones from Weinstein’s life, career, relationships and rise to megastardom. Covering the creation and many successes of Miramax and The Weinstein Company.
ENTERTAIN ME PRODUCTION


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HARRY & MEGHAN: A WINDSOR WEDDING (1 x 60’)/ people & places/ 4k/ HD
Great Britain is rejoicing as a new royal wedding is once again on the hori- zon. Prince Harry, fi h in line to the throne, finally announcement of his engagement to American actress Ms Meghan Markle. This show features the complete first ever public interview of the couple together to the English press, it also features testimonials and interviews from the people who know them the best. Join us as we celebrate their engagement.
ENTERTAIN ME PRODUCTION


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vr 101
(8 x 30’) / SCIENCE/ HD
VR101 is a highly entertaining factual series that will take viewers on the exciting journey of VR and how it will change the way we live, work and play. We look at how VR is applied across di erent fields such as TV&film, se- curity/public safety, gaming and medicine. Expert interviews, eye-catching graphics and informative VR content showcases this amazing technology.
GO INSIDE PRODUCTION


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hot tuna
(1 x 60’)/ natural history/ HD
It is the ultimate marine animal – one of the fastest, most powerful and most intelligent fishes in the sea. But it’s also the most high- ly prized. Worth more than its weight in silver, it’s being fished to the brink of extinction. Now, in an epic quest, three-time Emmy award-winning cinematographer Rick Rosenthal plies the Atlantic and plumbs the secrets of the bluefin tuna.
WILDLOGIC PRODUCTION


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the WAR THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (2 x 60’)/ history/ HD
The series follows the evolution of Mao Zedong’s rise to power, and in turn, how he created a new China. In 1972, Chairman Mao Zedong was not entirely joking when he asked Tanaka Kakuei, the visiting Japanese Prime Minister, whether he should thank him for the invasion – because it had changed the destiny of China.
WILDBEAR PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH History Channel and CCTV10


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WHO’S YOUR DOGGIE? (1 x 60’) / NATURAL History/ HD
Ever meet a dog and wonder what breed it is? We did, and now we’ve got the answer. Using one of the most reliable DNA labs in the world, we reveal the breeds of six very mixed up mutts – and the results will shock you. With an almost endless list of breed combinations, Who’s Your Doggie? covers the big, the small, the cute, and the down right crazy.
RED ROCK FILMS PRODUCTION in association with NGC WILD


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CHINA AT HIGH SPEED (3 x 60’)/ SCIENCE/ HD/ 4K
How do you cope with moving a world full of people? With over 1 billion people in the country, China has got the answer - High Speed Trains. No other country has expanded its rail transport as quickly as China. At a length of over 20,000 km, China’s high-speed rail network today accounts for more than the length of the rest of the world’s high-speed rail tracks combined. How did they do it?
OAK3 FILMS IN ASSOCIATION WITH CICC


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ink therapy
(13 x 60’)/ people & places/ HD/ 4K
Ink Therapy follows tattoo artist Charlie Hyde and his motley crew at his Simi Valley tattoo shop in California as he helps clients, cover up their physical scars with tattoos, free of charge. From burns and self harm injuries to medical scars and lifelong birth- marks, no blemish is too big or too emotional for Charlie and his team to transform.
hoplite entertainment


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toxic bees 2 - human intervention
(1 x 60’) / science/ HD/ 4K
Following up on the award-winning first film, Toxic Bees 2, establishes more concrete scientific links between bees, environmental pollution and human health. It looks at the misuse of agrochemicals by examining the long-term di iculties and pressures faced by beekeepers committed to environmen- tal protection, scientists advocating for pesticide control, and concerned scholars of public health.
public television taiwan


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WESTWIND: DJALU’S LEGACY
(1 x 90’) / PEOPLE & PLACES/ HD
Djalu Gurruwiwi is an aging elder in a line 60,000 years long who is running out of time to pass on the Yidaki Songlines entrusted to him for the future of his people, before it dies with him. His sons and community, struggling to come to terms with the consequences of colonisation, are lost. When Dja- lu 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.
JONNIE & KATE FILMS AND MADMAN PRODUCTION COMPANY IN ASSOCIATION WITH FILM VICTORIA


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jesus: countdown to calvary (1 x 60’)/ history/ HD
Hugh Bonneville reveals how a perfect storm of political intrigue, power struggles and clashing religious passions combined, in a single week, to cause the event that changed the world: the killing of Jesus. Countdown to Calvary o ers a revolutionary new telling of “the greatest story ever told” – the story of an itinerant Jewish healer and preacher, who went from zero to hero in a single week, 2000 years ago, and ended up dead on a cross.
an rte production


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ice shing: hardcore (4 x 30’)/ travel & adventure/ HD
Follow “Ice Fishing Hardcore” as we fly into the Motor City and join up with Keith Stanton and a group of his friends spearfishing on Lake St. Clair. The guys have lots of work to do to prepare their portable ice shacks for spearfishing. The fish come and go, but the fishermen must be ready to throw at a moment’s notice or lose their chance at a monster.
acheron-o production


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make me a super (12 x 30’)/ science/ HD
Make Me A Super is an exciting, fun and ballsy science series that attempts to de-construct the super powers of super heroes and re-construct them using science. Helmed by an eccentric and whacky scientist-host, Doc K, and her intelligent tween sidekick, Nash, Make Me a Super is a science demonstration series that uses the idea of ‘super powers’ to introduce kids to scientific concepts.
ochre pictures production for mediacorp channel 5


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THE SEARCH
(4 x 30’)/ TRAVEL & ADVENTURE/ HD
The Search is a series of trips across the world in the search of the best waves. The main concept being not to reveal any locations, to keep them secret. It’s a timeless piece, not location oriented, but rather highlighting the adventurers, the waves, and the journey it took to get there. Join Mick Fanning and his friends, riding un- tamed waves in untouched locations.
THIS FILM STUDIO PRODUCTION


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EGYPT’S SUN KING: THE MYSTERY TOMBS (2 x 60’) / History/ HD
By chance a team of archaeologists came across a new tomb that was the first to contain a body since the discovery of Tutankhamun. Then they dis- covered that the tomb beside it, which had never been excavated before, held the bodies of around 50 people. But who were all the people in these two linked tombs?
TV6 PRODUCTION in association with arte


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Hurricane Harvey Heroes (1 x 60’)/ People & Places/ HD/ 4K
In 1949 Berlin was cut o , its only supplies arriving by air for an en- circled population. When Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf Coast in 2017, the city of Beaumont was le flooded, in darkness, and simi- larly marooned. Few could have expected that flying to the rescue would come volunteers, in a 70 year old aircra , a verteran of that first crisis. This is the story of how a plane helped save a city.
NIK COLEMAN TELEVISION


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Plane Resurrection - Series 2 (6 x 60’)/ History/ HD/ 4K
A unique co-operation with the worlds largest collection of flying warbirds brings the viewer never
before seen in flight footage in stunning 4k, along with the fascinating stories of how these aircra
have stayed in the air for the seventy years beyond their retirement.
Big, brash, noisy warbirds are complimented by some even bigger characters flying them in this not to be missed series.
nik coleman television


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The Last 24 Hours
(6 x 60’)/ History/ People & Places/ HD
This series investigates what really happened during the last 24 hours of some of the greatest music artists of our time and the events that resulted in their tragic deaths. We explore the truth be- hind the myths and discover the real facts with exclusive footage, interviews and testimonials from those on the inside. Each episode recounts the last day in the life of each person who met an untime- ly demise and the impact it had on musical culture and the world.
entertain me production


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The Beatles
(1 x 60’)/ Arts & Culture/ HD
The Beatles are undoubtedly one of the most legendary rock groups of all time. Formed in 1960 in Liverpool En- gland; John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr went on to transform popular music as we knew it, shaping not only music but also an entire genera- tion. We take a look at the story of their success, and later the tragedies that were to follow.
entertain me production
Rolling Stones: Rock Royalty (1 x 60’)/ Arts & Culture/ HD
The Rolling Stones are arguably one of the biggest rock and roll bands of our time, influencing society and music in ways that will never be forgotten. What started out as two old friends bumping into each other on the platform of Dartford station in Kent, The Rolling Stones became the face of rock and roll. We take a look at their journey to Rock Royalty!
entertain me production


Elvis & the Memphis Ma a (1 x 60’)/ Arts & Culture/ HD
Through never seen before interviews, we explore Elvis’ life through the eyes of The Memphis Mafia, from the highs...to the lows.
entertain me production
Freddie Mercury: King of Queen (1 x 60’)/ Arts & Culture/ HD
With exclusive interviews and footage we uncover the story of Freddie Mer- cury and how a shy boy from Zanzibar became one of the most iconic figures in modern history.
entertain me production
George Harrison: All Things Pass (1 x 60’)/ Arts & Culture/ HD
This documentary delves into his life - from his rise to fame, to his struggles with the law, and finally to his brutal stabbing and tragic struggle with can- cer.
entertain me production
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Art in the City - Dubai Walls (1 x 60’)/ Arts & Culture/ HD
Art in the City – Dubai Walls is a documentary about sixteen of the world’s greatest street artists armed with spray cans and stencils to conquer Dubai’s art scene. In just 20 days personalities like Ron English, D-Face and ROA turn a public shopping area into a never-seen-before open air gallery.
The camera follows each one of them during prepara- tion and realization of their murals with a vivid insight of the artists’ techniques and their ways of working.
GTV production


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Alien Autopsy Investigation (1 x 60’)/ History/ HD
In 1947 something crashed in Roswell, New Mexico. This was the beginning in a long line of events that soon became one of the biggest Alien Investigations we had ever known.
Even though a statement was disclosed describing the discovery of a flying saucer, the government soon a er retracted this comment and re-issued another statement saying it was only a weather balloon. But according to the people of Roswell, and even some eyewitnesses, the government was covering the whole thing up. We investigate what really happened that fateful night.
entertain me production


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Tropical Iron (1 x 90’)/ History/ HD
The story of Minor Keith and the construction of the Costa Rican Atlantic Railway in the 19th Century. A seemingly small infrastructure project, laying one hundred miles of track cost the lives of over 4000 men, took nearly 20 years to complete, and bankrupted a nation. It resulted in the formation of the United Fruit Company, the largest agricultural enterprise in the world, and the most controversial US company ever to operate in Latin America. UFCO and Minor Keith are still considered the embodiment of US Imperialism by those in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.


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Kate Middleton: Working Class to Windsor (1 x 60’)/ People & Places/ HD
Kate Middleton’s rise to royalty and in- fluences of international intrigue and admired the world over. We document her incredible journey and delve into the o en undisclosed but sought a er history of someone who is now known world wide as The Duchess.
entertain me production
William & Harry: Brothers in Arms (1 x 60’)/ People & Places/ HD
As the children of the most infamous royal relationships of the 21st century their childhood was plagued by tur- moil and tragedy. Determined to con- tinue the legacy of their Mother, they have become endeared to the British public and they remain the most pop- ular members of the royal family. This is their story.
entertain me production
beyond the battalion (1 x 60’)/ history/ HD
A filmmaker and the 28th Maori Bat- talion retrace the battlefields of War World II. We follow the filmmaker through his camera, and explore what it was like for the men who fought in the bloody conflicts, and how it feels to be back 30 years later.
awa lms for maori television


National Gallery Singapore Revealed (1 x 60’)/ Arts & Culture/ HD
The mission to turn Singapore into a global city of the arts is underway. This film presents an exclusive window into the evolution of the National Gallery Singapore. Over three years, follow the architects and artisans striving to create Singapore’s new cultural jewel, as well as the cura- tors and conservators overseeing the masterpieces bound for its world-class galleries.
ifa media for channel news asia
Empire of Time (2 x 60’)/ History/ HD
This is the story of China’s enduring search for order through the mastery of time. Modern-day astronomers, science historians, and time scientists draw on fascinat- ing parallels between past and present: from modern time-keeping labs to 4,000 year-old Neolithic observato- ries. An epic tale of science, imperial history and intrigue.
point du jour and ifa media for arte
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Drone Wars
(13 x 60’)/ Science/ HD/ 4K
Drone pilots and engineers must design and create the ultimate flying machines to conquer ever-chang- ing obstacles to win points and avoid being knocked out of competition.
7 Teams of 2, design, build & fly custom drones. - New challenges and tasks every episode.
- Losing teams eliminated until a winner prevails. Losers Crash; Winners get Cash!
hoplite entertainment


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Spaced Out
(13 x 30’)/ Lifestyle/ HD
A brand new series discovering amazing rooms built inside a home! Take trip out of this world to see the most spec- tacular rooms this galaxy has to o er. From a Star Wars basement to an underwater living room, you’re not going to believe what’s aboard these personal mother ships!
house8 media
The Wine Guys: Grape Escapes (6 x 30’)/ Lifestyle/ HD
The Wine Guys follows wine importers and good friends Michael, Chuck and Charlie on a quest to find the next best wine. Together, they visit exotic vineyards from around the world to hunt and bargain for new wines and bring them to a thirsty North American market.
les bland production


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What’s in my Pocket? (13 x 30’)/ Lifestyle/ HD/ 4K
You’ve all heard the famous line, “Is that a banana in your pocket or are you happy to see me?” As a contestant on W.I.M.P. you will have the opportunity to reach into a stranger’s pocket for a chance at love and a cruise to the Mexican Riviera.
hoplite entertianmeint
Angelo’s Outdoor Kitchen (10 x 30’)/ Lifestyle/ HD
In this series, we follow chef, restaurateur, and cooking personality, Angelo Georgalli as he collects fresh season- al ingredients from remote locations in New Zealand and uses his rustic portable kitchen to prepare a selection of simple,mouth-watering dishes.
pango production for tvnz


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PRE-SALES


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Tibet: The Third Pole (1 x 80’) / Natural History/ 4K
Known as the ‘Roof of the world’, the Tibetan plateau is home to everything from apex predators like snow leopards, wolves and bears to the tiniest creatures like pika. But life at 15,000 feet is not easy and to survive, these creatures must be strong, adaptable and ready to take on the toughest el- ements. We follow the lives of charismatic animal characters, from early spring through summer to the onset of winter discovering the secrets of family life and the challenges of day to day survival.
Infocus Asia Media production/ Delivery summer 2019


Made in China
(1 x 80’) / Natural History/ 4K
An astonishing number of animals are uniquely Chinese and many are virtually unknown. We’ll immerse you in their worlds - you’ll bask in their victories, dread their fears and cherish their triumphs. Discover how each incredible habitat has shaped the lives of our unique creatures and made them who they are today. Using the latest wildlife film making techniques, including ultra-slow motion photography, night vision and gyro-steadied cameras, we’ll take you into their world to see life through their eyes.
Infocus Asia Media production/ Delivering 2020
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China’s Secret World (1 x 80’) / Natural History/ 4K
Join us on an epic journey across this vast country to discover the hidden worlds of the small creatures that live right beside us but have gone virtual- ly unnoticed, until now. Using the latest in aerial, macro, slow mo and blue screen technology, we fly you high across China’s amazingly diverse land- scapes and bring you nose to nose with our animal heroes to experience our world from their perspective. China’s Secret Worlds – revealed for the very first time.
Infocus Asia Media production/ Delivering 2020


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wild rwanda
(5 x 60’)/ natural history/ 4K
This small nation, haunted by a past genocide, is home to the most iconic African animals. It is one of the few places in the world to see the “big seven” – lion, leop- ard, elephant, rhino, bu alo, gorilla and chimpanzees. Its mountains, volcanoes, savannahs and marshes create some of the most bio-diverse ecosystems on the continent.
Wild Rwanda will explore every corner of this small African nation – unravelling intimate stories of family ties, the challenge of survival and the quest to protect the wilderness for future generations.
red rock lms production


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wild namibia
(5 x 60’)/ natural history/ 4k
Wild Namibia paints a portrait of a land filled with contra- dictions - a place at once dead and alive, harsh and mag- ical. We’ll explore the strange alliances, unique conflicts and natural wonders around every corner... starting in the hot heart of the country...
red rock lms production
west coast wild
(3 x 60’)/ natural history/ 4k
Explore the hidden natural history of California’s biggest landscapes - its deserts, its coast, and its mountains. WEST COAST WILD is an epic three-part special that profiles the Golden State from its highest peaks to its lowest valleys.
red rock lms production


the pantanal
(5 x 60’)/ natural history/ 4K
South America’s Pantanal region is filled with wildlife. It’s the planet’s largest wetland and supports some of the most exotic animals in the world. From the tapir and capy- bara to the jaguar and anaconda, we’ll explore all that this real-life Eden has to o er in this epic series.
red rock lms production
no man’s land
(5 x 60’)/ natural history/ 4k
Explore Finland, its desolate land has created a place for nature to regenerate. Here the apex predators of Europe- ans still roam and fight for their right to proclaim this ter- ritory theirs. This is how Europe once was. This is where giants still roam. This is a place where predators— not humans—make the rules.
red rock lms production
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Chasing the Sun - Series 2
(8 x 60’) / Travel & Adventure/ People & Places/ 4K
Chasing The Sun goes beyond the normal travel TV show, as the series tells a story of the world that we live in through the locals, while the host goes on his own journey of discovery. The series is shot in a documentary styled way with an artistic touch of colour and emotion with a strong music soundtrack that makes the stories and imagery captivating to the viewers.
Save Your Day Films production/ Delivering 2018


Volcanic New Zealand will be a deep dive into the role played by volcanisim in the genesis and formation of all New Zealand. The series will unpack dense science and detail to tell the fascinating story of New Zea- land’s explosive past, present and future as we’ve never seen before.
Making Movies production in association with viasat world/ Delivering 2018
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VolcanO: CREATION AND DESTRUCTION (3 x 60’) / Science/ 4K


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THE ASIAN PITCH CATALOGUE


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24th Street
(1 x 60’) or (1 x 90’)/ People & Places/ HD
In the Chinese city of Hangzhou is a shantytown called 24th Street. Its residents are migrant laborers work- ing on construction sites. Among them is a middle-aged man named Su. He was born into a distinguished rural family but ran away from his village in order to escape an arranged marriage. For more than 30 years, he leads the life of a dri er, moving from one temporary job to another. Now, Su is feeling his age and be- coming homesick. And with his parents dead, he worries about the family plot they’ve le behind. But if he retires from migrant work, where will he live and how will he earn a living? In search of a final home, Su sets out on a final journey-to the village he le decades ago.


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Death Meal
(1 x 60’)/ People & Places/ HD
Hindus celebrate ‘Mrityubhoj’, or the Death Feast, as a remembrance for the departed soul. Today, Mrityubhoj has become akin to a status symbol and a reflection of a family’s social standing. Even the poorest of poor are com- pelled under circumstances beyond their control to orga- nize large death feasts, taking a toll on their very existence.
Travelling Talkies
(1 x 60’)/ People & Places/ HD
Indians love movies, but only city dwellers have theaters nearby. People in extreme locations must wait for a visit from a traveling cinema. Trucks loaded with tents, projec- tors, and film reels crisscross the countryside, periodically giving villagers a chance to catch a show. Among them is 32-year-old Anup Jagdale. We follow Anup’s struggle to keep an age-old tradition of travelling cinema alive.


Sonita is a Travelling Swallow (1x 60’) / People & Places/ HD
An 18-year-old Afghan girl, Sonita has become an online sensation as a rap- per. She’s a refugee in Iran. Now, she’s fighting to avoid being sold by her parents as a bride for an amount that some would call a pittance. Living under the protection of a non-governmental organization that supports refugees, she formed a rap group with friends and began using her songs to proclaim her desire to live the way she wants. Then, success in a music contest thrust her into the spotlight.
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Tuna Hunter
(1 x 60’)/ People & Places/ HD
At the age of 14, Intoy made the decision to become a tuna fisherman. But the life was harsh. Intoy earned nothing for a long time because he caught no fish and had his wag- es docked to cover his food. However life and fortune has changed for this young man who staked his family’s future on his chances at the sharp end of a tough industry.
Love in the Time of Hate (1 x 60’)/ People & Places/ HD
Many you Indians are turning their backs on the tradition of arranged marriages, choosing instead to marry for love. Those who marry for love are drawing a sharp backlash from traditionalists. A non-governmental organization called the Love Commandos shelters couples who escape from their parents and helps them get married.


Kung Fu Girls
(1 x 60’) / People & Places/ HD
They came to the school from all over Taiwan, country girls with dreams of becoming kung fu masters. This film follows the fortunes of two of those girls, turning the spotlight on their hopes and fears and on the lady coach who guides them in their training as martial artists at a school on a desolate mountain.
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My Land is Burning
(1 x 60’)/ People & Places/ HD
The town of Jharia was once known for its lush jungles, tribal inhabitants, and the biggest coal reserves in Asia. Now, that land has turned into a place of infernos and coal-scavenging. But coal is central to the economy of Jh- aria, so coal pickers still live on this smoldering, crumbling land to eke out a living. They don’t want to let go of their homeland even when its being consumed by flames.
Testimony of a Thread (1 x 60’)/ People & Places/ HD
In a globalizing world, seeking more and more cheap- er labour everyday, Bangladesh became the 2nd largest provider of world clothing lead by China. ‘Testimony of a Thread’ explores the connecting worlds of hope and de- spair around this industry lately marked for man-made catastrophes.