ZDF Studios, formerly ZDF Enterprises, is a leading international distributor, buyer and coproducer
30/10/2025
🐵🏆 Mighty Monkeys has received a Special Mention at the Wildscreen Panda Awards 2025 in Bristol!
With stunning footage of Japan’s snow-monkeys, it’s one of the most celebrated German wildlife docs this year.
🎬 Co-produced by DOCLIGHTS for NDR & Arte, with NHK Enterprises
🌍 Distributed by ZDF Studios. Reach out for more information.
Doclights GmbH NDR.de ARTE
30/10/2025
⚔️ Pharaohs at War: Egypt's struggle for power and glory
For over three millennia, the pharaohs ruled over the most powerful empire of antiquity, but their power was repeatedly challenged. Rivals such as the Hittites, Seleucids, Syrians, and Romans forced Egypt to innovate militarily and politically.
The four-part documentary series Pharaohs at War shows the greatest conflicts of the Pharaonic Empire: epic battles, brilliant strategies, and the quest for eternal supremacy.
🌌 Since the dawn of humanity, the stars have inspired wonder, mystery, and endless questions.
Into the Universe (8x50') takes you on a breathtaking journey through the cosmos, from the explosive birth of galaxies to the dramatic deaths of massive stars. Discover the secrets of dark matter and dark energy, explore the universe’s possible infinity. With stunning visuals, expert insights, and mind-expanding discoveries, this series brings the universe closer than ever before.
🌿📽️ The Rare. The Remote. The Breathtaking.
Premium Wildlife Footage from DOCLIGHTS – Now Represented by ZDF Studios!
We’re thrilled to announce that ZDF Studios is now the official partner for footage sales from the DOCLIGHTS Naturfilm library - one of Europe’s premier producers of wildlife and factual programming.
Their archive features rare species, remote habitats, breathtaking landscapes and award-winning storytelling. Crafted by top-tier wildlife filmmakers, DOCLIGHTS’ visuals are produced in cooperation with major broadcasters, streaming services and digital channels in Germany and beyond. Since 2010, the DOCLIGHTS Naturfilm programs have earned over 600 national and international awards – a testament to their excellence!
With more than 500 films, the archive offers a true cinematic journey into the wild. Current highlights include: The Seychelles, Orcas – Life in Black and White, Welcome to the Forest… – and many more!
👉 Let’s talk if you’re searching for extraordinary visuals that truly stand apart: [email protected]
Doclights GmbH
23/10/2025
🍞 Bahnfahren? Das geht !
Ab jetzt begleiten Bernd das Brot und viele weitere Programm-Highlights von ZDF und KiKA die Reisenden im ICE-Portal – von Serien und Filmen bis zu Dokus. Einfach losfahren und streamen!
de
22/10/2025
💥 Thank you for making an unforgettable market!
This year’s MIPCOM has already sparked countless conversations across social media—and we’re proud to add our voice to the chorus. What a week it’s been!
From presenting our latest lineup and strategic vision at our almost legendary ZDF Studios Sundowner, screening new series, and celebrating a real world premiere— was packed with milestones.
We were thrilled to reconnect, to network, to meet face-to-face, and to showcase fresh programs. We also engaged in vital conversations about the irreversible shifts shaping our industry in transformation.
But above all, we cherished every moment spent with you - the vibrant community that powers the MIPCOM engine. Your energy, ideas, and passion are what make this market truly exceptional.
A heartfelt thank you to the organizers, our colleagues, partners, and everyone who contributed to this remarkable week. Here’s to successful follow-ups, well-earned downtime, and the continued evolution of global entertainment.
See you next year - with new trends, new stories, and new reasons to celebrate!
MIPCOM UFA Production
21/10/2025
🍀 NEW in Catalogue - Kerry: Tides of Time!
This two-part documentary captures the essence of County Kerry, Ireland - exploring the deep-rooted bond between people and the land, alongside the extraordinary lives of its most iconic wildlife.
Featuring rare animal footage, breathtaking landscapes, and expert insights from leading biologists and zoologists, the series reveals the delicate balance of Kerry’s ecosystems.
Produced by Silverbranchfilms in association with RTÉ , ZDF, ARTE and ZDF Studios.
17/10/2025
🎬 The adventure begins!
Watch the trailer for "The Lady Grace Mysteries" and step into the heart of Tudor intrigue, as its young heroine Lady Grace Cavendish uncovers dark secrets, navigates courtly conspiracies, and proves that courage knows no age...
BBC ZDF France Télévisions Cottonwood Media
16/10/2025
📅 Join us at Medientage München on 23. October for an inspiring conversation!
Have you ever wondered what single change could truly transform the media industry - yet found it hard to connect with the right people to talk about it?
Our Head of B2C, Linette Zaulich, will explore this question in a conversation with media cartographer Evan Shapirot at the Riesenrad-Talks:
“If You Could Change One Thing in Our Media Industry Now…”
📺 Die Affinity Economy verändert das Fernsehen grundlegend: Inhalte zählen, Communities entscheiden.
ZDF Studios CEO Dr. Markus Schäfer diskutiert mit Medienvisionär Evan Shapiro im Rahmen der Medientage München über den Wandel vom Massenpublikum zur aktiven Community – und was das für Inhalte, Marken und Geschäftsmodelle bedeutet:
🎤 Panel: Vom Publikum zur Community - Wie die Affinity Economy das Fernsehen neu definiert
📅 22. Okt | 16:30 - 17:00 Uhr | Blue Stage MTM
Sei dabei & diskutiere mit über die Zukunft von TV & Streaming.
15/10/2025
🌍 NEW in the Catalogue: Maps of Power!
This gripping three-part documentary from STORY HOUSE Productions - produced in association with ZDF Studios for ZDF - explores geography as the hidden force behind history. Mountains, seas, rivers, and deserts don’t just shape landscapes - they shape nations.
Each episode reveals how natural conditions empowered the USA, Russia, and China to rise to global prominence - and how geography continues to influence world politics today.
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ZDF Enterprises was founded in 1993 as a commercial subsidiary of ZDF, one of the largest and most renowned TV broadcasters in Europe. Headquartered in Mainz, Germany, ZDF Enterprises is responsible for the worldwide sale of programs, the making of international coproductions, the acquisition of licenses as well as the merchandising of strong program brands in its own name, for the ZDF, and for third parties.
ZDF Enterprises has successfully established itself as an independent market player on the German and international stage. Bound into a strong group, the company manages the largest German-language stock of programs in the world and, next to this, a continuously growing portfolio of international productions consisting of series and miniseries, TV movies, documentaries and children’s programs.
In the course of the development and diversification process carried out up to now, many business fields in the television and media domains were made accessible in the ZDF Enterprises group. Thus ZDF Enterprises can provide a comprehensive, full-service offering today, and covers every step in the chain of origin and exploitation of successful TV programs, from development to production and up to the marketing of TV licenses, merchandising rights, online rights and much more.