Factual

ZDF Enterprises has announced today a new landmark Natural History series filmed in UHD, Africa from Above, produced by Off the Fence Productions. The 10 part series is being backed by a range of co-producers with ZDF Enterprises being the lead partner as well as the global distributor. Joining the German distributor on the production are ZDF, South Africa’s Homebrew Films, ARTE, along with Austrian public broadcaster, ORF, and Britain’s UKTV, owned by BBC Studios.

Currently in production, the iconic series looks at Africa’s spectacular landscapes, cities, people and wildlife from a totally new perspective by taking cameras to new heights. Weaving through mountains, coastlines, waterfalls and jungles, Africa from Above (10 x 52’) also hovers over cities to explore the history, architecture and industry and looks at unique cultures and how people survive in some of the most extreme locations.

Ralf Rueckauer, Vice President of ZDF.unscripted said “I am delighted to have such a wide range of co-production partners supporting this epic series. By using the latest technology, airborne and on the ground, this production will capture Africa in a way that has never been seen before.”

Bristol based, Off the Fence Productions is an award-winning producer of factual television and is a subsidiary of ZDF Enterprises. Their creative team have been recognised by more than 80 awards, including Royal Television Society, Emmy, Golden Panda and Grand Teton.