Factual

We are interested in working with any factual broadcasters, from arts to comedy, docs to entertainment, to push boundaries in the way science stories are told. We encourage collaboration and experimentation across genres to generate compelling stories that explore the human condition.

Factual showreel

We support a broad range of projects encouraging innovative ideas and unusual approaches. Our showreel highlights a selection of these projects.

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Running time: 3 min 3 s

Initiatives

Mentoring Programme As part of the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers, this annual programme offers a unique opportunity to attend the premier event in factual programming, with additional benefits of mentoring and networking with the top executives and creative minds in the industry.

Science at Sheffield Supporting a science-themed strand at the UK's largest documentary festival - including live pitches, animated panel sessions, and film screenings with Q&As. We bring guest researchers, giving doc makers fantastic opportunities to network with some of the country's leading scientists.

Funding showcase

Development Award The Man Whose Mind Exploded

An affectionate, poignant portrait of Drako Oho Zarhazar who, following a brain injury, now has almost no short-term memory. He lives in his Brighton council flat with thousands of pieces of paper to remind him of who he is.

People Award How to Build a Bionic Man Psychologist Bertolt Meyer and a team of roboticists meet scientists working on the frontier of research and attempt to create a complete 'bionic man' for the first time.

Co-production Award The Secret Universe: Hidden Life of the Cell Cutting-edge science meets cutting-edge graphics in this story of a viral invasion told in Hollywood style. Cellular science as you have never seen it before.