New documentary series for BBC Learning
BBC Learning have commissioned Mandrake Films to produce Teen Legal Eagles (working title). With unprecedented access to in the inside of a courtroom at the Old Bailey, this series explores the British legal system in a new way; young people from UK state schools take on the roles of barrister, defendant, witness and jury.
Mandrake Films runner up for Japan Prize
Our documentary Fistula Hospital (one hour version) was runner up for the Japan Prize 2011
New Documentary for Al Jazeera
Mandrake Films have completed Revolutionary Daughters, a documentary following Kranti, an inspirational organisation helping the children of sex workers and trafficked women in India. Part of the Activate season on Al Jazeera English for broadcast 18.10.11, 22.30 GMT or watch online. Find out more about Kranti here
Specialist Factual New Talent Pitch
Mandrake Films ran the Specialist Factual New Talent Pitch at Sheffield Docfest on 11th June, in collaboration with Discovery Channel Europe, chaired by James Cracknell OBE. The winner was Karl Byrne, Science and Interpretation Officer at Mindworks in Glasgow. Karl will make a new talent film with the Discovery Channel. Watch this space for updates on further Specialist Factual pitches, and watch last year’s winner Saleyha Ahsan’s film online here.
Watch our new series on Al Jazeera English
Fistula Hospital, 3 x 30 mins and 1 x 50 mins part of the Birthrights season click here for info
Mandrake Films screening at Frontline Club 13th March
For further information and to book click here
Mandrake Films opens an office in Northern Ireland
further information to follow
Health in Africa
Mandrake Films has been commissioned by Al Jazeera English to make a 4 part documentary series about maternal health in Africa, to mark International Womens Day.
Factual Panels
Sheffield Docfest 2010: Mandrake ran Specialist Factual panels at Sheffield Docfest, including the first ever presenters pitch!
Watch online: www.sheffdocfest.com
