We have been focused on marketing documentaries worldwide since 2001. In addition to our activities on behalf of the broadcasting companies NDR, SWR, WDR, HR and Radio Bremen, the numerous independent producers we represent now make up an ever-increasing proportion of our portfolio. We see ourselves not only as a conventional distributing company, but also actively support and promote talented young directors, new ideas and creative formats. It is our aim to create a global platform for discussion and to disseminate the latest findings in various areas of research, in keeping with the tradition of high-quality journalism.
We offer a high-quality portfolio and also promote new genres
We hold one of the largest portfolios of documentaries, mini-series and long-term series in a wide variety of genres, and add more than 200 new titles each year. We have traditionally focused on investigative topics, many of which are produced in conjunction with ARD studios located all over the world. Our trademark is award-winning, blue-chip historical documentaries that rely on a broad range of styles and story-telling techniques. A new addition to our portfolio is the science genre. Over the past two years, we have begun marketing a growing archive of clips and formats dealing with state-of-the-art research.
We are driven by passion for the product
We take an active part in the production process in order to create attractive overall packages and 360 marketing and distribution. We offer advice from the outset, in the production development and financing stages. We also provide an in-house network of DVD distributors, such as ARD Video, as well as worldwide theatrical distribution. Thanks to our business relationships built up over decades, we have a strong netw
We are a strong team with demanding standards
Along with Bavaria Media Television and Studio Hamburg Distribution & Marketing, united docs comprise the worldwide distribution company known as german united distributors. Since 2011 we have been affiliated with Bavaria Media. While we are committed to commercial success, we also take care to ensure that the products we market conform to our ethical principles. We market and distribute only films that have been conscientiously researched and credibly documented, and which are compatible with humanistic concepts and values. We reject subject matter that flouts human dignity and the right of personal privacy.
We look forward to meeting you at one of the world’s leading TV trade fairs
We present our archive of more than 3000 domestic and international films at all of the world’s leading TV programming exhibitions and festivals, including the MIP events in Cannes, DISCOP, Sunny Side of The Doc, Hot Docs, IDFA, WCSFP and History Makers. Furthermore, as its co-hosts, we are key players at the annual “German Screenings”. We are looking forward to meeting you!
