The MIP List is a curated list of new shows that are hitting the global market at MIPCOM this year. Check out what’s making waves, and why they’re sked-worthy. MIPCOM runs from October 16 to 19 in Cannes, France.

Off the Fence believes narrative diversity is vital to the future of storytelling. Natural history, the environment and human impact have been at the heart of OTF’s content strategy since the company launched in the early ’90s, long before these issues became fashionable or urgent. The company now articulates its content lineup, when it comes to development, finance, coproduction and distribution, under the themes of “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” — its way of clearly categorizing its output.

The genre for which OTF — with offices in Amsterdam, Bristol, London and Toronto — is perhaps best known and awarded is programming focused on climate change and its impact on society, the natural world and the future of our planet. But, as a content-investment company, OTF also looks for its IP to find international homes, so projects tend to have a wider representation and point of view than the average commercial narrative. The company actively seeks out projects it believes has the power to change hearts and minds — programs that have been hand-picked to demonstrate spellbinding history, brilliant talent and a promise of a brighter tomorrow.

Silverback

Silverback (pictured top) is an epic feature documentary that follows award-winning cinematographer Vianet Djenguet as he fulfils his lifelong dream to embed himself within a gorilla habitat. With unique and rare access to Kahuzi-Biega National Park, home to the critically endangered Eastern Lowland gorilla, Djenguet takes us into this magical world, bringing the stories of these amazing creatures to life as never seen before. (90 minutes)

The Assyrian Empire: The Untold Story

It was the world’s first superpower. The Assyrians are one of the earliest and greatest empires of the ancient world; an unstoppable, advanced military force, ruling for hundreds of years. With exclusive access to some of the most exciting archaeological expeditions in decades, this film embarks on an epic journey, charting the rise and fall of this mighty empire. (1 x 60 minutes or 1 x 90 minutes)

Billy and Dom Eat the World

Actors Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan, who portrayed the hobbits Merry and Pippin in the Lord of the Rings film series, have taken their on-screen “bromance” from Middle-Earth into the real world. Billy and Dom Eat the World travels with the duo to six different locations around the world as they explore the unique culinary flavors on offer. (6 x 60 minutes)

Proteus

With exclusive documentary access to one of the most exciting scientific projects in decades — one led by Fabien Cousteau, the grandson of legendary aquanaut Jacques Cousteau — this one-hour film will follow the design, construction and launch of PROTEUS, the planet’s biggest and most advanced underwater research station. It’s a milestone that promises world-changing research into the mysteries of the oceans. (60 minutes)

For more info, contact Off the Fence at info@offthefence.com. Off the Fence’s MIP stand number is R7.C30