Serial Maven Studios Adds 600 New Hours to Global Distribution Slate Ahead of MIPCOM
LAUNCHED IN 2024, FAST-GROWING INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR SURPASSES 1,200 HOURS IN CUMULATIVE LAUNCHES, CEMENTING ITS POSITION IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE
NEW SLATE FEATURES PROGRAMMING FROM EMMY AND BAFTA-WINNING PRODUCERS, INCLUDING ARROW MEDIA, NORTHERN PICTURES, CANDOUR PRODUCTIONS AND PEACOCK ALLEY ENTERTAINMENT, WHOSE CREDITS SPAN THE WORLD’S LEADING BROADCASTERS AND STREAMING PLATFORMS
Prime Time Predator (2×60′), an Amazon Prime Original produced by Northern Pictures and Arrow Media, examines the rise and fall of entertainer Rolf Harris, featuring first-hand accounts from survivors of his abuse.
(October 5, 2026 - Toronto, Canada) Serial Maven Studios, an independent studio and distribution company, is bringing more than 600 hours of new programming to MIPCOM 2026, building on a strong premium offering of more than 1200 hours of programming from leading producers and networks globally. The slate spans premium investigative documentaries, high-volume crime titles, specialist factual, factual entertainment, scripted and lifestyle, with programming from leading producers across the U.S.A., Canada, Europe and Australia. The company continues to diversify its offering across unscripted, kids and scripted programming, with a growing slate of new productions set to premiere. The expansion further establishes the customer-focused international distributor as a trusted source of high-quality content across genres and audiences.
Anchoring the slate is a substantial investigative crime offering from leading international producers Arrow Media (UK), Northern Pictures (Australia), Candour Productions (UK) and Peacock Alley Entertainment (Canada), whose programming has been commissioned by major broadcasters and streaming platforms worldwide. Highlights include Prime Time Predator (2×60′, Northern Pictures and Arrow Media), Who Killed Little Christine? (3×60′, Peacock Alley Entertainment) and Geordie Coppers (10×60′, Candour Productions). The offering also includes high-volume crime series from Law&Crime Productions, alongside premium documentaries examining major criminal investigations, institutional failures and stories of justice.
Serial Maven's expanding slate also spans science, natural history, engineering, scripted, documentary and factual entertainment. Highlights include Unsolved Universe (7×30′, Colbyvision), Empire of Bats (1×60′, Primitive Entertainment), Donkey Kings (17×30′, Monument TV), Mega Marine Machines Season 3 (12×60′, Arcadia Entertainment) and World's Busiest (4×60′, Arrow Media and Group M), Angles Morts (10×30′, A Media, in association with C3 Media) and The Great Ghost Challenge (6×60′), a high-stakes franchise series.
The new offering builds on recently announced acquisitions also making their MIPCOM debut, including Baby Elephant School (4×60′, Big Wave and Cantina Media), The County (10×60′, RTR Media), Small Town Escapes with Colin & Justin (20×30′, Ocean Entertainment) and The Dunblane Tapes which arrives at the market following a recent string of industry recognition, including a BAFTA Scotland nomination for directors Niamh Kennedy and Anna Hall, two Grierson Award nominations for Best Single Documentary and Best History Documentary, and a nomination for Best Documentary at the Edinburgh TV Awards.
“International buyers want exceptional programming, a breadth of choice and a distribution partner who understands their needs,” said Solange Attwood, CEO, Serial Maven Studios. “We've built Serial Maven to deliver on all three, bringing together premium content from some of the world's most accomplished producers with the scale and service our world-class buyers expect. As an independent, we can move quickly, respond to opportunities and work closely with our partners to get great programming to audiences around the world.”
CRIME:
Prime Time Predator (2×60′, A Northern Pictures and Arrow Media production; Commissioned by ABC, with major production investment from Screen Australia, the ABC and Amazon UK, and financed with support from Screen NSW)
Rolf Harris was an Australian-born entertainer who captivated audiences for over 60 years. With his signature wobble board, folksy charm and hits like “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport”, he became a beloved household name in the UK and Australia. He conquered Glastonbury, was awarded an MBE, a CBE and a BAFTA Fellowship, and was embraced as a national treasure, the ultimate ‘good bloke’ and even commissioned to paint The Queen’s 80th birthday portrait. But in 2014, Harris was convicted of 12 counts of indecent assault against young girls and women, shattering his public image and sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
This two-part documentary delves into the extraordinary life of Rolf Harris, exploring both his meteoric rise to fame and the astonishing fall that followed. In the wake of his recent death, a veil of fear once cast by this powerful figure has finally lifted, and we hear for the first time from the survivors who are only now able to seek recognition and justice.
The Dunblane Tapes (1×90′, Candour Productions; Original Broadcaster: Channel 4)
Built around a previously unseen archive filmed by bereaved parent John Crozier following the 1996 Dunblane Primary School shooting, The Dunblane Tapes chronicles the remarkable grassroots campaign that fought to bring about sweeping handgun reform in Britain. An intimate story of profound grief, courage and resilience, the film reveals how families and campaigners turned unimaginable tragedy into lasting change.
Who Killed Little Christine? (3×60′, Peacock Alley Entertainment; Original Broadcasters: Paramount+ U.S. and Anthem)
Who Killed Little Christine? captures the incredible true story of the Christine Jessop case, tracing the timeline of two parallel lives – Guy Paul Morin, who was falsely accused of murdering Christine in 1984 – and Calvin Hoover, the real killer, who evaded suspicion for 36 years, and whose actions are only now being investigated. The case remained cold for three decades, until one day in October 2020, when dogged Toronto Police Detective Steve Smith cracked it using groundbreaking forensic genealogy techniques. Anchored by investigative journalist Malcolm Johnston, the series explores what really happened in this notorious case, how it all went so wrong, and what still needs to be uncovered.
Rhianan: Schoolgirl Terrorist? (1×60′, Candour Productions; Original Broadcaster: Channel 4)
In 2020, Rhianan Rudd became the youngest girl to be charged with terror offences in the UK. The case appeared to tell the story of a dangerous young extremist drawn into Far Right Extremism. But behind the charge was a vulnerable teenager facing the full might of the Justice System.
Drawing on exclusive testimony, poignant family archive and previously unseen material, this documentary re-examines the events that led Rhianan into the criminal justice system. As those closest to her reflect on what happened, a troubling picture emerges of missed opportunities, institutional failures and the consequences of treating vulnerability as criminality. This is the story of Rhianan Rudd.
Cause of Death USA (12×60′, Candour Productions; Original Broadcaster: Channel 5)
This hard-hitting documentary series offers unprecedented access to the Marion County, Indiana, Coroner's Office as it investigates sudden, unexplained and unnatural deaths. Following real cases from the scene to the lab, the series captures investigators documenting evidence, pathologists performing autopsies and law enforcement piecing together the circumstances of death, while families await answers.
Cause of Death: The Case Files (12×60′, Candour Productions; Original Broadcaster: Channel 5)
In this 12-part series, Britain's most renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Richard Shepherd, takes viewers inside some of the most compelling and mysterious death investigations. Drawing on decades of experience, Dr. Shepherd re-examines the forensic evidence behind headline-making tragedies and lesser-known cases alike, revealing how science can answer the questions that remain long after death. Through post-mortems, witness testimony and expert analysis, each episode pieces together the evidence to uncover what really happened. With exclusive access to families, investigators and those closest to each case, Cause of Death: The Case Files reveals how every unexplained death leaves behind a story waiting to be told.
We Are Jeni (2×60′, Arrow Media and Smith and Nasht; Original Broadcasters: SBS Australia, Discovery ID U.S. and Discovery EMEA)
When Jeni Haynes’ childhood was shattered by unimaginable abuse at the hands of her father, her mind created hundreds of different personalities, or alters, each designed to help her survive the unbearable pain. For years, no one believed her story of what she endured. But with the help of a psychiatrist and police detectives, Jeni resolved to get justice and embarked on a decade-long mission to bring her truth to light. In a landmark case, Jeni’s alters took the stand in hopes of finally getting her father, Richard Haynes, to pay for his actions.
Geordie Coppers (10×60′, Candour Productions; Original Broadcaster: Channel 4)
A new 10-part series following Newcastle’s Neighbourhood Police and their partners as they tackle crime, disorder and the unexpected challenges of keeping one of Britain’s liveliest cities safe. From daylight robberies and violent street brawls to stalking, drugs and organised crime, the officers face a relentless mix of cases. Hunting suspects through CCTV and old-fashioned detective work, the police deal with everything from knife-carrying offenders to drunken disturbances. Alongside them, Newcastle’s Street Rangers patrol the city centre, looking out for its most vulnerable people and finding themselves first on the scene when trouble erupts.
Crime Fix (578×30’, Law&Crime Productions; Original Broadcaster: Law&Crime)
Hosted by veteran journalist Angenette Levy, Crime Fix dives into the day's most gripping true crime stories, taking audiences deeper into the latest criminal cases making headlines across the U.S.
Scandal (348×30′, Law&Crime Productions; Original Broadcaster: Law&Crime)
Scandal dives into the most jaw-dropping controversies making headlines. From high-stakes criminal cases and explosive lawsuits to hidden motives and shocking accusations, host Sierra Gillespie uncovers the crime, deception and controversy behind the stories everyone is talking about.
SPECIALIST FACTUAL:
Empire of Bats (1×60′, Primitive Entertainment; Original Broadcaster: CBC)
Each spring, bat researchers from 50 institutions across two dozen countries descend on the ancient Mayan community of Lamanai, Belize, for an extraordinary two-week research gathering known as the "Bat-a-thon". Hosted by Anthony Morgan, the documentary explores what these mysterious mammals could teach scientists about human health, from diabetes to infectious disease.
Unsolved Universe (7×30′, Colbyvision; Original Broadcaster: TVO)
Hosted by award-winning science journalist Ivan Semeniuk, Unsolved Universe gives audiences a front-row seat to today's golden age of cosmic discovery, connecting humanity's timeless quest to understand the heavens with breathtaking new images and insights emerging from the frontiers of space exploration.
Scientist's Guide To (6×30′, Curiosity Films; Original Broadcaster: TVO)
From an icebreaker ship in the Arctic Circle to a mine shaft two kilometres underground, Scientist's Guide To follows world-class research teams behind closed doors as they work through late nights and dead ends to tackle some of the world's most pressing problems.
Donkey Kings (17×30′, Monument TV; Original Broadcaster: ABC)
Donkey Kings follows Ron King, a former Time Inc. executive who walked away from corporate America to rescue donkeys, and the team at Oscar's Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary in Northern California.
Baby Elephant School (4×60′, Big Wave and Cantina Media; Original Broadcasters: Channel 4, Arte and CBC)
At Sri Lanka's Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home, orphaned calves rescued from human-elephant conflict are rehabilitated for release into the wild. With unprecedented access, Baby Elephant School captures tender bonds, medical rescues and survival training in a visually rich portrait of resilience, conservation and the extraordinary effort required to give these vulnerable animals a second chance at freedom.
SCRIPTED:
Angles Morts (10×30′, A Media, in association with C3 Media; Commissioning Broadcaster: Radio-Canada)
Launching internationally on the back of its official selection at the Festival de la Fiction de La Rochelle, the French-Canadian original is the latest series from Jacques Davidts, whose previous work includes, The Parent Family [Les Parents], which was adapted in several international markets.
Starring the well-loved European actor François Damiens (La Famille Bélier, Heartbreaker), as well as Canadian stars Mani Soleymanlou, Pier-Luc Funk and Guillaume Cyr, Angles Morts is a new dark comedy from Quebec set against a healthcare system in crisis. Frustrated by a lack of resources, oncologist Marc Lamarre and two friends hatch an unconventional plan to fund his dream cancer research center: buying life-insurance policies from terminally ill patients without heirs, giving them cash to enjoy their final days and collecting when they die. But when a $3 million policy turns out to belong to a man who isn't dying, the scheme spirals into murder, organized crime, and a deadly drug investigation, with two police detectives following a trail that leads straight back to the three friends.
DOCUMENTARY:
Love Forever (1×90′, Antica Productions; Original Broadcaster: CBC)
For 40 years, Robert Munsch's book Love You Forever, one of the highest-selling children's books of all time, has cradled generations through the full circle of life: a mother rocking her newborn son, a grown son rocking his dying mother. Now, as Munsch faces the end of his own story, Love Forever follows real people living the book's journey, revealing how a song born from one man's private grief became a promise to be passed on for generations to come.
Mega Marine Machines – Season 3 (12×60′, Arcadia Entertainment; Original Broadcaster: National Geographic International)
This fast-paced ocean adventure series tells back-to-basics science and technology stories through the frontline characters creating and operating extraordinary marine machines. From discovery and exploration to working in some of the planet's most extreme ocean environments, the series reveals the technology humans use to take on the world's waters — and win, most of the time.
FACTUAL & FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT:
The Great Ghost Challenge (6×60′, Colin Company)
Nine paranormal enthusiasts, believers and non-believers alike, leave everything behind for a 28-day paranormal competition and a chance to win $50,000. Led by a real-life adventure guide and psychic medium, the competitors are pushed physically, mentally and spiritually as they pursue an answer to one of humanity's oldest questions: are ghosts real?
World's Busiest (4×60′, Arrow Media and Group M; Original Broadcaster: Channel 5, Discovery)
These are the incredible stories of the busiest places on Earth. From airports, train stations, roads, restaurants, border crossings and bridges, there are an endless number of ‘World’s Busiest’ places and structures. Being the busiest provides a brilliant backdrop for incredible stories: the enormous challenges; the mindboggling logistics and behind the scenes mayhem that ‘mega-scale’ brings. And the real jeopardy that it only takes one small thing to go wrong and the consequences are disastrous.
LIFESTYLE:
The County (10×60′, RTR Media; Original Broadcaster: HGTV Canada)
The County follows acclaimed interior designer Sarah Keenleyside as she trades city hustle for country charm, launching her design firm and restoring her own 1860s Victorian forever farmhouse in Prince Edward County. Blending striking transformations, heartfelt storytelling and the region's vineyards, creative community and lakeside beauty, the series is a love letter to building a life and a home with purpose.
Small Town Escapes with Colin & Justin (20×30′, Ocean Entertainment; Original Broadcaster: HGTV Canada)
Five years after Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan traded big-city life for small-town Nova Scotia, the duo helps others do the same. With bold guidance, unfiltered opinions and infectious optimism, Colin and Justin guide hopeful homebuyers through three properties per episode as they search for their own slice of small-town paradise.
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, producer of series including Toronto Airport Uncovered (National Geographic, Corus Entertainment, Channel 4) and Baby Elephant School (Channel 4, CBC), and its rapidly expanding distribution division, which represents more than 1,200 hours of content, Serial Maven collaborates with producers, streamers and broadcasters worldwide.
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