Globo and BBC Studios have entered into a milestone co-production agreement for an upcoming documentary series that will transport audiences to the heart of the Amazon – one of the world’s most vital and contested regions. The series will combine BBC Studios’ world-renowned expertise in documentary filmmaking with Globo’s unparalleled journalistic strength in telling compelling stories from Brazil. The series will be produced by BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions, with production to move forward at a time to be announced. BBC Studios brought the parties together for this historic deal and will now sell the series globally.
Gabriel Jacome, Director of Content at TV Globo, explained the importance of the project.: “This documentary marks a milestone for factual production in Brazil. We are bringing together our deep knowledge of the country with BBC Studios’ excellence in creating extraordinary documentaries that resonate globally. It will be one of the most ambitious factual projects to emerge from Latin America – a unique opportunity to tell a genuinely Brazilian story with global reach. This co-production is more than a series: it is a testament to the strength of Indigenous communities, the urgency of protecting the Amazon, and the power of audiovisual storytelling as a tool for transformation," noted.
Janet Brown, President, Global Content Sales at BBC Studios highlighted the importance of truly collaborative work: “As we look to grow our world-class offerings in this important market, we couldn’t be more delighted to embark on our first Latin American co-production with Globo, an invaluable, longstanding partner. This new documentary series represents a truly collaborative project designed to spark meaningful conversation, while giving us a valuable opportunity to deliver homegrown storytelling for our Latin American audiences and spotlight the Amazon’s rich Indigenous heritage on a global stage," expressed.