CMJ, Bilderfest form copro pact

Canada’s CMJ Productions II has agreed a partnership with German prodco Bilderfest to produce science-related factual programming for international markets.

John Kuyk

The agreement will see the firms produce and distribute content, with the first show exploring how the body works and reacts to contemporary life.

As a Matter of Fact (13×30′) will investigate topics such as the digestive system, the origins of stress, myths about ageing and human evolution, while also exposing the adverse effects of living in metropolitan areas.

The arrangement will also see CMJ Distribution handling global broadcast and digital sales for Bilderfest show United Street Sellers Republic (1×60′), which explores the black market economy.

CMJ Productions II founder, CEO and executive producer John Kuyk said the two firms were “completely committed to creating factual programming that brings both a deep knowledge and understanding of important topics to viewers around the world.”