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Albatross World Sales Buffalo Bill—The Inventor of the Wild West / Parents in the Wild / The Secret Knowledge of Animals Among the titles on offer from Albatross World Sales, Buffalo Bill—The Inventor of the Wild West tells the story of the titular underdog adventurer and showman who blurred the boundaries between truth and fiction and invented the romanticized version of the Wild West that everyone knows. Parents in the Wild brings viewers into the world of wildlife parenting and what it takes to ensure offspring survival. The Secret Knowledge of Animals delves into research projects around the world that reveal the secrets that shape animals’ lives and behaviors. Lisa Anna Schelhas, sales director, says, “Will animals show us the way out of the next pandemic? Can we deduce patterns in the development of climate change and natural catastrophes from their migration routes? We will find out in this documentary.”
“We’re the place to go to for high-quality documentaries.” —Lisa Anna Schelhas Parents in the Wild
APT Worldwide Confluence / Beneath the Polar Sun / America the Bountiful The top program highlights from APT Worldwide include Confluence, a three-part series exploring the ways art, science and technology come together to spark creativity. It spotlights engineer and artist Zoe Laughlin, fashion designer Iris van Herpen and violinist Joshua Bell, among others. Beneath the Polar Sun, another APT Worldwide title, follows an Arctic expedition that gets caught in collapsing ice, revealing the disasters that can occur when the planet’s global cooling system doesn’t work properly, “an aspect of climate change that isn’t often explored but impacts us all,” says Judy Barlow, executive VP of international sales. America the Bountiful, meanwhile, “is a feast for the eyes, giving international viewers a look at the food and traditions in the heartland of America instead of the typical tourist destinations,” Barlow says.
Confluence
“APT Worldwide is bringing a strong slate of new science, art, nature, history, food and travel programs to MIPTV.” —Judy Barlow
BossaNova Media Museum Mysteries / The Push / The World’s Biggest Cruise Ship BossaNova Media’s Museum Mysteries “is effortlessly intentional,” says Holly Cowdery, head of sales. The title takes audiences into museums across the U.K., France, Spain and Germany, telling the stories of some of the objects and artifacts they closet. The Push aims to raise awareness of domestic honor killings, calling on governments to address this complex and often hidden issue. The story “will resonate with audiences around the world,” adds Cowdery. The World’s Biggest Cruise Ship takes a peek into a recent ship launch from the Royal Caribbean. The title offers a mix of engineering entertainment, unique visuals, heartfelt stories from crew all over the world and escapism as it explores the record-breaking Icon of the Seas, which entered service in January 2024.
The World’s Biggest Cruise Ship
“MIPTV will be an important market for us this year as we consolidate the development work we’ve done with our producer community.” —Holly Cowdery 82 WORLD SCREEN 4/24