Off The Fence floats WaterBear

WILDSCREEN: European distributor Off The Fence (OTF) has partnered with an Irish technology company to launch a VoD platform dedicated to the future of the planet.

Ellen Windemuth

OTF and Axonista are launching WaterBear Network to connect, inform and empower individuals, companies and other organisations around the world to take action and have a positive impact on the Earth.

NGO launch partners for the venture include WWF Netherlands, WWF Germany, Tusk, African Parks and Sea Shepherd.

OTF founder and owner Ellen Windemuth has created the project with the company’s digital division, headed by WaterBear MD Victor Eckard.

Content will be provided by the NGO partners, foundations, industry experts, scientists, photographers and celebrities as well as the OTF programming library.

Eckard said: “Our interactive platform will empower our viewers to engage with our partners, their strategic initiatives, projects and specific causes. Our service will enable our subscribers to take action and make real a positive impact.”