MUMBAI: MIPCOM 2025 just got a little more daring and a lot more diverse. Only Distrib is heading to Cannes armed with over 100 hours of brand-new programming that promises to both provoke thought and spark conversation across genres like documentary, factual entertainment, and lifestyle.
The distributor’s slate features stories that range from the spine-chilling to the socially daring. Among the biggest head-turners is Vanished: Victoria Charlton Investigates (12×21’), a gripping true-crime series led by the popular Youtuber and investigator Victoria Charlton, who reopens cold cases of mysterious disappearances.
Wildlife enthusiasts can look forward to Animals Inside Out: Attack & Defense (2×52’), a visually stunning exploration of nature’s most ingenious survival tactics. Meanwhile, Hope (6×52’) steps into climate storytelling with a dose of optimism, examining tangible ways humanity can fight climate change.
And then there’s the show that’s sure to get people talking Hey, Check Out My Penis (1×45’). Bold, unflinching, and unashamedly topical, the documentary dissects the modern-day phenomenon of unsolicited explicit images with honesty and nuance, promising an intelligent take on a taboo subject.
Beyond its ready-to-air slate, Only Distrib is also inviting co-production and pre-sale partners to join in on projects still in development and production. One such title, Fletcher Street produced for France Télévisions’ 25 Nuances de Doc tells the moving story of an 18-year-old African American man who finds purpose and peace among Philadelphia’s community of Black cowboys, bonding with his first horse as he reclaims his sense of belonging.
Only Distrib head of sales and acquisitions Laurène Voilliot summed up the ambition behind the line-up: “Our goal is to bring compelling, original voices and high-quality productions to the international market. This year’s MIPCOM marks a major step forward in both the volume and diversity of our catalogue.”
With a line-up that ranges from gripping investigations to cultural reckonings, Only Distrib seems poised to make more than just a splash at MIPCOM, it’s bringing waves of originality to global storytelling.
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