Serial Maven Acquires Prestige WWII Doc Series “Liberation” from Impossible Factual
Premium 4×60′ WWII documentary series from Impossible Factual Ltd, produced for National Geographic, in association with Paramount for the U.S. market, and pre-sold to SBS Australia
Liberation, produced by Impossible Factual and distributed by Serial Maven Studios, brings the final days of World War II in Western Europe vividly to life through expertly restored and colourised archival footage.
(February 2, 2026 - Toronto, Canada) Serial Maven Studios, a next-generation studio and global distribution company, has acquired international distribution rights to Liberation (4×60′), a premium documentary series produced by Impossible Factual, further strengthening its international catalogue with a landmark historical title commissioned by two of the world’s most respected factual brands. Originally produced for National Geographic’s international channels, the series was produced in association with Paramount for the U.S. market, with a presale to SBS Australia, underscoring its international appeal ahead of global launch.
Liberation: D-Day to Berlin revisits the liberation of Western Europe and the fall of Nazi Germany through extraordinary restored and expertly colourised archival footage. Eighty years on from the end of World War II, the series delivers an emotionally immersive account of liberation, balancing heroism and tragedy, hope and despair, and revealing the true human cost of warfare with striking immediacy.
Through unrivalled restoration and colourisation of surviving archives, Liberation transports viewers into a defining moment in global history, offering perspectives from civilians, soldiers and societies forever changed. The result is a powerful, contemporary viewing experience that brings World War II in Western Europe vividly back to life.
“Across global markets, audiences are gravitating toward documentaries that provide context, perspective and truth, and history feels especially resonant right now,” said Solange Attwood, co-founder and CEO of Serial Maven Studios. “Liberation stands out for its historical clarity and cinematic craft. By restoring this archive so vividly, the series reminds us that history isn’t abstract. It’s lived, it’s human and its lessons continue to matter. We’re proud to be bringing a title of this calibre to buyers worldwide.”
Jonathan Drake, Executive Producer for Impossible Factual said: The painstaking research behind the restoration and colourisation of footage for this series, and brilliant work by our VFX partners at Gelato VFX has produced an extraordinarily immersive experience for the viewer that never sacrifices authenticity. It’s gripping and visceral storytelling that we hope will be a touchstone for years to come – and will continue to outshine AI imitations!
The acquisition underscores Serial Maven Studios’ strategy of curating premium, globally relevant factual programming for all platforms. Liberation joins its growing slate designed to meet sustained demand for ambitious history and current affairs documentaries that travel across borders and resonate with audiences seeking deeper understanding of the world around them.
Liberation is produced by Impossible Factual. Executive Producers for the series are Jonathan Drake and Steve Maher. Steve Maher is also Creative Director. Rosalind Bain serves as Producer. Jonathan Drake and Rosalind Bain direct episodes one and four respectively, with two and three directed by Ian Bremner. Serial Maven Studios oversees all licensing and distribution outside of commissioning territories.
About Serial Maven Studios
Serial Maven Studios is a next-generation studio and global distribution company specializing in premium content. Led by seasoned executives with startup agility, the company combines human-led creativity with a modern, tech-enabled operating model to deliver exceptional storytelling for partners worldwide. Through its wholly owned production label, Cantina Media, and a rapidly expanding distribution division representing more than 500 hours of content, Serial Maven collaborates with producers, streamers and broadcasters worldwide.
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About Impossible Factual
Impossible Factual is a multi-award-winning, UK-based independent television production company founded in 2013 by Managing Director Jonathan Drake and Creative Director Steve Maher. Adam Luria became the company’s Head of Documentary in 2021. Productions include: T-Rex Autopsy, LIVE! (National Geographic), Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning film Green Book: Guide to Freedom (Smithsonian), critically acclaimed investigative history single The Woman in the Iron Coffin (WNET/DRG), and technically groundbreaking WWII colourisation and restoration series Liberation: D-Day to Berlin (Paramount/NGCi). They have also recently produced returnable formatted series: History: The Interesting Bits (Curiosity/National Geographic), landmark true crime/social justice series Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders (ITV/Sundance Now), epic blue-chip science and ancient history series The Secrets to Civilization (Curiosity), genre-busting true-crime drama documentary series Scary Tales of New York, (Curiosity/Sky History), and archaeology/science specials The Cambridgeshire Crucifixion (WNET/Arte/BBC) and The Lost Scrolls of Herculaneum (WNET/FranceTV/Channel 5). Troy Story (Arte/ZDF), Black Death: Patient Zero (WNET/ZDF), and Queen Victoria: Secret Marriage, Secret Child? (Channel 4).
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