Programme Catalogue Spring/Summer 2016
Small Enough to Care. Big enough to make a difference.
The Co-Pro Broker and Distribution AGENT
Silverlining is proud to represent award-winning production companies with a track record of making high-quality science, history, wildlife, populist factual, human interest and fast turnaround documentaries. www.silverliningtv.com
Contents page
NEW! President Trump: Can He Really Win?
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Woman Raised By Monkeys
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NEW! The Mad World Of Donald Trump
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Nepal Quake: Terror On Everest
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NEW! Heroes and Villains
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NEW!
Secrets Of The Mona Lisa
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NEW! Car Crash Global: Caught On Camera
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NEW!
The Girl Who Forgave The Nazis
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Car Crash: Caught On Camera
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NEW!
Children Of The Revolution
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NEW! Celebrities: In Therapy
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NEW!
Bloody Queens
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NEW! My Name Is… And I’m An Alcoholic
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Hitler’s Jurassic Park
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NEW! Louie Spence: Taxi Driver
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Ultimate Tutankhamun
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NEW! GP’s Behind Closed Doors
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9/11: The Lost Hero
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NEW! Girls Can Code
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9/11: Rescue Cops
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NEW! Measuring Evil
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9/11: The Miracle Survivor
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NEW! Saltwater Heroes
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How Safe Are Our Planes?
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NEW! Operation Whale
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My Life
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NEW! Michael Portillo’s Lost Railway
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Raised Human
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NEW! Flying Scotsman With Robson Green
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Meet The Sloths
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NEW! Mega-Crocs Vs. Super-Snakes
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Benefits Britain
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World’s Biggest Beasts
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COMING SOON
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NEW!
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President Trump: Can He Really Win? ITN Productions For Channel 4 1 x 60’
SYNOPSIS Donald Trump has now emerged as the clear frontrunner for the Republican Presidential nomination. His popularity has reached fever pitch. Matt Frei asks: can Trump really go all the way to the White House? As the race to the Oval Office has hotted up the billionaire tycoon has continued to spark indignation, been criticised by the Pope and had his rivals question the size of his genitals. Along the way 'the Donald' has won key states and increased his support while some of his rallies have been consumed by mass protests. His position may now be unassailable, as Trump himself puts it: “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters”. America is now waking up to an extraordinary reality – Donald Trump could actually become President. Premiers on Channel 4 on Wednesday 30th March 2016 @ 9pm Screener coming soon: www.silverliningtv.com Programme Catalogue
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The Mad World Of Donald Trump ITN Productions For Channel 4 1 x 60’
SYNOPSIS World-famous business mogul and TV personality Donald Trump leads the polls in the Republican presidential nomination. Trump’s comments about Muslims, Mexicans, illegal immigrants, refugees, disabled people, women, his political rivals and the media have made him both a controversial and divisive character. In this film we look at the key episodes in Donald Trump’s life to find out more about the man who has become an unlikely hero for the Right and a Presidency hopeful.
For Screener: https://vimeo.com/154710979 Password: silverlining2016
SO LD T O Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Netherland.
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Heroes & Villains: NEW! Caught On Camera ITN Productions for ITV1 2 x 60’
SYNOPSIS Incredible footage of have-a-go heroes, brazen villains and some of our dumbest criminals – all of them caught in the act and caught on camera. Featuring a great-grandfather fighting off armed intruders at his home, carers caught stealing from their vulnerable patients, a supermarket creep snapping dodgy photos, the black belt newsagent who turned the tables on an armed robber and pensioners taking on jewellery thieves. Premiered on ITV1 on Tuesday 16th Feb 2016 @ 9pm
For Trailer: https://vimeo.com/155982689 Password: silverlining2016
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Car Crash Global: Caught On Camera ITN Productions for ITV 4 8 x 60’
SYNOPSIS Life behind the wheel has changed forever. The explosion in dashcams means everything we see through the windscreen can now appear on our TV screens. Millions of motorists, bikers and cyclists are capturing incredible clips on the road in Russia, America, Australia, the Far East and right across Europe. Now C ar C ras h Glo ba l: C a ug ht O n C a me ra will bring the most astonishing accidents, the most spectacular smashes and the most enthralling escapes together. D eli very Q 3 2016
Screeners coming soon: www.silverliningtv.com Programme Catalogue
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Car Crash Britain: Caught On Camera ITN Productions for ITV 1 4 x 60’
SYNOPSIS Head-on crashes - spectacular shunts miraculous near misses. Car Crash Britain is a unique and dramatic insight into the real-life drama happening on our roads every day. Watch the most shocking road accidents, the worst crashes and the great escapes – astonishing moments, all filmed by the people actually involved in them.
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Celebrities: In Therapy Knickerbockerglory For Channel 5 5 x 60’
SYNOPSIS Unprecedented access to the private lives of Celebrities and their personal crises as they undergo intensive therapy with the UK's leading specialists in a bid to understand who each celebrity really is. Filmed via a fixed camera rig, this series combines the privileged intimacy of the therapy room with interviews from closest family and friends, C e le brit ies : In T he rapy reveals the UK’s best known celebrities as never before. Names of celebrities to be announced soon… For Screener: https://vimeo.com/144612322 Password: silverlining2015
Pilot episode – Katie Price: In Therapy – aired st on Friday 21 Aug 2015 at 9pm on Channel 5, attracting 1.3 million viewers an a 6.0% share, outperforming the slot average share by 13% for All Individuals 4+. It skewed young and female, with 16-‐34s beating the slot average share by 14% and with women making up 70% of the programme’s total audience.
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My Name Is… NEW! And I’m An Alcoholic Knickerbockerglory for Channel 5 1 x 60’
SYNOPSIS In this groundbreaking documentary, My Na me is... A nd I'm a n A lc oh ol ic tells the frank story of 8 people and their tempestuous relationship with alcohol. Far from the stereotypes we imagine, we hear from a professional cellist; the former Editor of The Sun; a local GP, and a student counsellor who relapsed days before filming. A story of both struggle and hope, this sensitive and resonant film takes us straight into the heart of one of society’s most prevalent and misunderstood addictions. COMING SOON: 3 more uniquely frank films tackle the topics of infidelity, mental illness and eating disorders.
For Screener: https://vimeo.com/148895881 Password: silverlining2015
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Louie Spence: Taxi Driver Knickerbockerglory 1 x 60’
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SYNOPSIS Five years on from his break-out appearance in Pineapple Dance Studios, international TV celebrity Louie Spence has found that his showbusiness bookings have slowed down…so he's landed himself a new job 'just as an insurance policy' – driving a mini cab around Essex! Can he cope with the demands of the job and what will his unsuspecting passengers make of him? Screener coming soon…
For Screener: www.silverliningtv.com Programme Catalogue
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GPs: Behind Closed Doors Knickerbockerglory for Channel 5 50 x 60’
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The only fixed-camera rig series on British television to be filmed inside a working general practice, providing an intimate portrait of a busy doctor’s surgery in London with over 18,000 patients. Touching, honest and at time hilarious, the series shows people at their most vulnerable, sharing incredibly intimate details or coming to terms with life-changing illnesses. It takes a vivid look at the stresses, strains and joys of being on the medical frontline, with the cases that doctors deal with every day, from sore throats to suicidal thoughts. Ratings hit for C5 – regularly attracting over 1.3 million viewers (5.5% share) in a weekday 8pm slot, skewing ABC1 and 16-34 yrs. Also available: Series 1 (4 x 60’) & Series 2 (8 x 60’) In production: Series 4 (30 x 60’)
For Screeners: www.silverliningtv.com Programme Catalogue
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Girls Can Code Nutshell TV For BBC 3 2 x 60’
SYNOPSIS Can five ordinary girls beat the guys at their own game? They must come up with a cutting-edge coding brainwave, turn it into a million dollar app and pitch it to the biggest names in the business. This is a talent show with a difference… Half of all gamers are women - but only 4 per cent code them. Only seven of the richest 100 tech billionaires are women. BBC Radio 1’s A lic e Le vine is outraged! So she's pushing east-end Ellie, ditzy art student Daisy, science boffin Neelam, fashion grad Tolani and wannabe millionaire Arooj into the testosteronefuelled world of tech.
For Screeners: www.silverliningtv.com Programme Catalogue
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Measuring Evil ITN Productions for Crime and Investigation 3 x 60’
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Behind bars in Britain are some of the most dangerous people the country has ever known. Killers – men and women – who have killed again to satisfy their own dark desires, often targeting the most vulnerable members of our society… But who is the worst of the worst? Can we create an index of evil? Criminologist, P rofe s sor Da vid Wilso n, has developed a unique system that he believes can Measure Evil, and by doing so, count down to reveal just who is the most dangerous killer alive in Britain today. Series 2 In Production – World’s Most Evil Killers (2x60') Delivery Q4/2016
For Screeners: www.silverliningtv.com Programme Catalogue
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Saltwater Heroes NEW! Northern Pictures for Discovery Asia Pac 4 x 60’
SYNOPSIS A ndrew Ett ingsh au se n is as tough as they come. The rugby league legend has an affinity with the sea and has made it his mission to catch every big fish on the planet. Now he is going to discover what it takes to make it as a commercial fisherman in a country known for its tough land, rough seas and rugged people. He’ll discover the history of Australia’s maritime industry whilst experiencing first-hand why people are willing to risk their lives on a daily basis.
For Trailer: https://vimeo.com/148999671 Password: silverlining2015
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OPERATION WHALE Big Wave Productions for ITV 1 2 x 60’ or 1 x 90’
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SYNOPSIS In a rollercoaster adventure, Be n Fog le and Ell ie Ha rris on go in search of Britain’s sharks and whales. Using the biggest bait on earth, they witness the greatest gathering of sharks ever seen in UK waters and come face to face with a pod of giant humpbacks.
For Screeners: www.silverliningtv.com Programme Catalogue
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Michael Portillo’s Lost Railway Available Light for BBC 4 1 x 30’
SYNOPSIS Michael Portillo is well known for exploring the world’s great railways. Now he´s on a different type of journey as he travels the country to unearth the secrets of one of our best-loved railways - The Somerset and Dorset - which closed amidst huge political, social and economic controversy in 1966. On foot, bicycle and with the help of a stream train, Portillo follows the route of the old railway and meets those who worked on and remember the trains. His findings paint a unique picture of life in the sixties and finally bring this lost railway back to life.
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Flying Scotsman With Robson green Available Light for ITV 1 1 x 60’
SYNOPSIS This is the story of the world’s most famous steam engine – Th e Fl ying Sc ot sm an . Robs on Gre e n will tell the story of its restoration from the hub of the workshop operation. He’ll get involved in the rebuild, meet the men and women responsible for it, and will be there to witness the milestones in its reconstruction. And while he is doing that he’ll tell the story of how Th e Flying Sc ot sm an came to be the most famous steam locomotive in the world and how, against all the odds, it survived when the days of steam were numbered. Available from 1st July 2016 For Screener: https://vimeo.com/157697730 Password: silverlining2016
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Mega-crocs vs. super-snakes Blink Films for Channel 4 and PBS 1 x 52’
SYNOPSIS 60 million years ago, after the annihilation of the dinosaurs but before the arrival of mankind, giant reptiles ruled the roost. And the greatest of all these scaly beasts? The mega-crocodile known as A.guajiraensis and the super-snake known as T.cerrejonensis! Now, this stunning CGI special recreates an epic prehistoric death-match between these giant creatures and in the process exposes their truly incredible biology, cunning and deadliness. In one of the biggest battles nature has ever witnessed, there can only be one winner: mega-croc or super-snake… Available June 2016
Screener Coming Soon: www.silverliningtv.com Programme Catalogue
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World’s Biggest Beasts
Blink Films for Smithsonian Channel & NGCI 1 x 120’ or 2 x 60’
SYNOPSIS Before man ruled the world, Earth was a land of giants and for 200 million years, mega monsters ruled the ecological roost. This eye-opening special is a countdown of the biggest beasts ever to roam our planet, uncovering the secret lives of these supersized species. From giant killer insects to birds bigger than modern day airplanes, this film uses stunning CGI effects and dramatic demonstrations to bring these Megabeasts back to life, revealing these monsters' true scale and awesome super-powers. Jaw-dropping on a grand scale!! Avail able Au gu st 2016 F oll ow U p Sp ecial – Wo rl d’s M o st Viciou s B easts (1x120’ ) in the p ip eline fo r d elivery Q4 2016 For Screener: https://vimeo.com/128892354 Password: silverlining2015
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The Woman Raised By Monkeys
Blink Films for Animal Planet US, NGCI & Channel 5 1 x 120’ or 1 x 60’
SYNOPSIS Marina Chapman claims she was kidnapped as a 5-year old child, left to die in the jungle and then rescued and raised by a troop of monkeys. Experts and others say she is a fantasist. Now, fifty years later Marina is returning to the Colombian jungle to try and uncover the truth about who she really is and prove her story is true. Her investigations lead her to face gruelling analysis from scientists, tests with a leading primatologist and to ordinary Colombian people who just might be able to verify and remember some of the incredible events and people from her past. The conclusions are truly amazing. Is Marina Chapman a fantasist or was she really raised by monkeys?
For Screener: https://vimeo.com/121238777 Password: silverlining2015
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Anniversary Doc
Nepal Quake: Terror On Everest
Emporium Productions for Smithsonian Channel 1 x 60’
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On Sa tu rda y 2 5t h A pril 2 01 5, a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal causing widespread destruction of homes, religious and historic buildings and businesses, killing more than 6,000 people, with thousands more injured and thousands more still unaccounted for. The quake, which was Nepal’s worst in more than 80 years, was followed by a powerful magnitude 6.7 aftershock on Sunday afternoon, causing yet more damage. This documentary film tells the story of the quake which has caused total devastation through eyewitness testimony of survivors on Everest and in Kathmandu and reveals the unfolding science behind the disaster.
For Screener: https://vimeo.com/134635873 Password: silverlining2015
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Secrets of the Mona Lisa Brinkworth Films For BBC 2 1 x 60’
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SYNOPSIS The Mona Lisa: bewitching, seductive, world-famous. In the minds of millions, she is the ultimate work of art. Yet behind the enigmatic smile, she remains a mystery, fuelling endless speculation and theories. But is that all about to change? Is the world's most famous painting finally giving up its secrets? Presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, this landmark film uses new evidence to investigate the truth behind her identity and where she lived. It decodes centuries-old documents and uses state-of-the-art technology that could unlock the longhidden truths of history's most iconic work of art. For Screener: https://vimeo.com/151807462 Password: silverlining2016
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The Girl Who Forgave The Nazis Testimony Films for Channel 4 1 x 60’
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At the 2015 trial of O ska r Gröning - a former Nazi SS officer who was found guilty for his involvement in the mass extermination of the Jews at Auschwitz during World War II - an extraordinary thing happened. Eva K or, a Jewish survivor testifying against him, forgave him and they were photographed embracing. This iconic image went viral, creating waves of controversy. Was it truly possible to forgive a Nazi for the worst crime against humanity in history? Th e Girl Who Fo rga ve The Naz is explores the holocaust in a new and compelling way, revealing a story of forgiveness and justice, going right to the heart of what it means to be human. Premiered on C4 Saturday 23rd January 2016 @ 9pm
For Screener: https://vimeo.com/152603730 Password: silverlining2016
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Children of the Revolution NEW! ITN Productions for Channel 4, PBS & ZDF 1 x 60’
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An extraordinary story of five children whose lives have been utterly devastated and disrupted by the brutal civil war in Syria. In 2014 the incredible awardwinning documentary Chil dren On The Fron tl in e first introduced the children and received International acclaim. Now this film follows the children as they leave their home city of Aleppo to begin new lives as refugees in camps and other countries and away from their families. As the world focuses on the plight of Syria, this is a story of the war through young eyes, a story of ordinary Syrian civilians who have seen their world torn apart and who are forced to face death and disaster every day and to find new ways of survival. The bravery and remarkable spirit of these young children forms the central narrative of this film and offers a very different portrayal of the Syrian war to the footage seen daily on the news. Avail able 18 th April 2016 F eatu re Doc version prem ie ring at th e 15 th Annual TRI BE CA F I LM F ES TIVAL in New Yo rk City - April 13-24 th 2016 For Screener: www.silverliningtv.com Programme Catalogue
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Bloody Queens: Elizabeth & Mary Pioneer Productions for BBC2 1 x 60’
SYNOPSIS The real story of the relationship between Britain’s most famous Queens - rivalry, ambition, scandal, revenge and ultimately MURDER. Despite being fierce rivals, Mary and Elizabeth wrote to each other every week. Now for the first time on TV the story of their relationship and deadly fascination is brought to life using their own words – a collection of intimate and rarely seen letters. Dramatic reconstruction mixed with debate and interpretation from leading historians, biographers and experts and new theories are bought to the screen for the first time. Premiered on 1st February 2016 on BBC 2 @ 9pm For Screener: https://vimeo.com/144894284 Password: silverlining2015
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Hitler’s Jurassic Park Quickfire Media for NGCI & AHC 1 x 60’
SYNOPSIS Deeply strange and disturbingly true. This is the untold story of a Nazi vision that went far beyond the military conquest of Europe. In secret, the Nazis were planning an extraordinary experiment to bring extinct animals back to life and create an empire that would last centuries in the form of special “Aryan” animals. Some of Germany´s best scientists were employed on an ambitious programme designed to change the course of nature creating deadly animals in both the wild and for domestic use. A fascinating blend of politics and biology, this is the true story of how the Nazis tried to change the course of evolution.
For Screener: https://vimeo.com/120577313 Password: silverlining2015
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Ultimate Tutankhamun Blink Films for Channel 4 1 x 60’ or 1 x 120’
SYNOPSIS Nearly a century after the momentous discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptologist C hris Na un to n returns to the files to uncover a new secret. Hidden in the original notes are clues which point to the mysterious burning of the ‘Boy King's’ mummy. This new evidence also provides fresh clues to the greatest enigma of Ancient Egypt - what caused the young pharaoh’s death? With new tests and using the latest technology, Naunton is finally able to offer strong and exciting new theories as to how Tutankhamun died and the last months of his life. Powerful and revealing, this is the king of Tut stories!
For Screener: https://vimeo.com/129245923 Password: silverlining2015
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15 th Annivers ary Doc
9/11: Lost Hero Testimony Films for Channel 4 1 x 60’
SYNOPSIS On Se pte m be r 11 th 2 00 1 the world watched in horror as the twin towers were attacked and collapsed. Unknown to anyone, two police officers were trapped 30 feet beneath the rubble. What happened next is the stuff of legend. A mysterious solider appeared out of nowhere and tirelessly conducted the most incredible rescue mission of 9/11 before vanishing without a trace… Five years later Hollywood made a movie about the rescue, but without knowing who the soldier was, the movie was full of mistakes... When the soldier saw the movie he finally decided to come forward. His name is J as on Tho ma s and this is his incredible story, told in his own words and featuring remarkable unseen footage from that fateful day. New York Festival 2014 Gold Winner
For Screener: https://vimeo.com/120569036 Password: silverlining2015
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9/11: Rescue Cops Testimony Films for Discovery USA & NGCI 1 x 60’
15 th Annivers ary Doc
SYNOPSIS The untold story of the heroism and sacrifice of New York City´s Emergency Service Unit (the ESU) during the 9/11 tragedy. The ESU is one of the top urban rescue units in the world and boasts men and women who risk their lives on a daily basis to save others. Produced by multi-award winning Testimony Films, this documentary uses unseen archive material and moving firsthand testimony to tell the inspirational story of the 9/11 rescue cops for the first time. Steve Humphries (Producer), Winner of regional Royal Television Society Sir Ambrose Fleming Memorial Award For Outstanding Contribution To Television For Screener: https://vimeo.com/122442193 Password: silverlining2015
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15 th Annivers ary Doc
9/11: Miracle Survivor Testimony Films for Channel 4 1 x 60’
SYNOPSIS On Se pte m be r 1 1t h 20 01, P as qua le Bu zze l li, a structural engineer, kissed his eight-month pregnant wife goodbye and headed to work on the 64th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. A little while later, he was “surfing” debris as he rode a blizzard of destruction from a 22nd-floor World Trade Center stairwell and somehow survived. This documentary tells his story and includes interviews with Buzzelli’s wife Louise, the firefighters who braved the danger to rescue him, and forensic scientists and physicists who dissect the technical elements that led to his ability to make it through alive. New York Festival 2013 Gold Winner For Screener: https://vimeo.com/122415469 Password: silverlining2015
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How Safe Are Our Planes? ITN Productions for Channel 4 1 x 60’
SYNOPSIS This investigation by ITN Productions tells the full story of the mass-murder of 150 passengers on a Germanwings Airbus 320 flight from Barcelona to Dusseldorf when co-pilot Andreas Lubitz intentionally crashed the jet into the Alps on 2 4 th Ma rch , 2 01 5 . Journalist Ma tt Frei investigates if air travel remains the safest form of travel, examining the safety record of the airline industry and pilots as well as incidents involving pilot error or emotional breakdown. It explores the incredible pressures that today’s pilots, many of whom are relatively young, face in an increasingly cost-conscious aviation business and whether airlines have a framework to fully support those who feel stressed out.
For Screener: https://vimeo.com/123922277 Password: silverlining2015
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My Life for CBBC 34 x 30’
SYNOPSIS A multi-award winning strand for CBBC of poignant, often funny, always touching documentaries about children’s lives around the world. Titles include Our Big Elephant Rescue, Me, My Dad And His Kidney, My Life Without Hair, Toy Soldiers and Bionic Me. “The power of documentary storytelling is as strong as ever in this new series of My Life films. All the children featured have great stories to tell and we’re privileged to have been given a window on their world. I’m sure our viewers will love them!” - Kez Margrie, Execu ti ve P rodu cer, CBBC
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Raised Human Blink Films for Sky 1 & Animal Planet US 7 x 60’
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EP ISO D ES
Ra is e d Hum a n tells the extraordinary stories of animals that formed a surprising attachment with humans.
1 . My Chimp & Me
These astonishing relationships, that cross the species divide, allow a privileged insight into the life of creatures that share our world.
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2 . My Lion & Me 3 . My Dolphin & Me 4. The Ape Who Went To College 5. The Elephant Who Loved Too Much 6. The Seal That Came Home 7. The Rhino Who Joined The Family
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Meet The Sloths Blink Films for Animal Planet Int. 8 x 30’
SYNOPSIS Meet the residents of the Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica. With over 150 orphaned and injured sloths, life at the sanctuary is a most peculiar mix of soap opera with dramatic rescues, clandestine romance and deadly rivalry dominating most days! There is certainly never a dull moment for sloth carers Claire, Becky and Judy as they set about preparing the sloths for a return to life in the wild. This endearing show has received millions of hits on YouTube and boasts celebrity fans including Ricky Gervais, Stephen Fry and Ashton Kutcher.
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NEW EPS!
Benefits Britain ITN Productions for Channel 5 11 x 60’
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EP ISO D ES 1. Can’t Work, Won’t Work
Meet the families who make a living, living off the benefits system! They claim they are too fat too work, to sick to work or have too many children to support. They say they need benefits to survive and have no problem claiming tens of thousands of pounds… every year… in fact they say they are entitled to it! But are they working the system or just victims of today’s society? Full of grit, great characters, and some truly shocking moments. More episodes in production…
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2. My Big Benefits Family 3. Too Fat To Work 4 . 19 Kids & Counting The Cost 5. Celebs On Benefits: Fame To Claim 6. The £2million Shoplifter 7. On The Sick 8 . Britain’s Most Shameless Mum 9. On The Yorkshire Dole 10. 26 Kids And Claiming 11. Beauty Queens
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Coming soon…
WEDDINGS: CAUGHT ON CAMERA 1 x 60’ from ITN Productions for ITV1
HOLIDAYS FROM HELL: CAUGHT ON CAMERA 1 x 60’ from ITN Productions for ITV1
GPS: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS – SERIES 4 30 x 60’ from Knickerbockerglory for Channel 5
MY FAVOURITE THINGS… 6 x 60’ from Nutshell TV for Sky Arts
MIND OVER MOUNTAIN 1 x 60’ from One Tribe TV for BBC Wales & BBC4
STAGE SCHOOL
GYPSY KIDS: OUR SECRET WORLD
30 x 30’ from Knickerbockerglory
4 x 60’ from Knickerbockerglory
From the makers of Pineapple Dance Studios and Lookalikes, a structured reality series that showcases the next generation of young stars. This is The Next Step meets Fame – with a touch of real-life Glee.
From the creators of My Big Fat Gypsy Weddings and GPs: Behind Closed Doors, this series follows the glamorous but often turbulent lives of Gypsy children and the many challenges they face.
MY NAME IS… 3 x 60’ from Knickerbockerglory for Channel 5
Following the success of My Name Is… And I’m An Alcoholic, three more uniquely frank films tackle the topics of infidelity, mental illness and eating disorders.
SOUTH DOWNS: ENGLAND’S ANCIENT LAND 1 x 60’ from Big Wave for BBC 4
Peter Owen-Jones takes us on a personal journey into the heart of the UK’s youngest National Park – the South Downs.
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