Beau earned the opportunity to develop his “30 Days Offline” idea with our EP Tom Jennings and 1895 Films after winning last year’s Festival TV pitch contest, and we’ve enjoyed helping him shape and take the project forward. Thanks for the kind words, Beau. (BTW, we love the hat!)

We’re proud to serve again as sponsor for the Festival TV Tell Me A Story pitch contest. We encourage all filmmakers and creators, ages 18-30, to submit their documentary or docuseries ideas by February 27, 2026. This could be your big break! #MonteCarloTVFestival

In 2010, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig killed 11 crewmen and ignited a giant fireball. Relive the horrific event through rare archival footage, photos, and reenactments in our documentary “Deepwater Horizon: In Their Own Words” Jan. 17, at 9am ET on National Geographic TV.

As we observe Martin Luther King Day, we hope you’ll consider watching our Peabody Award-winning documentary “MLK: The Assassination Tapes,” streaming now on @ParamountPlus. #MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr

Sundance Film Festival prepares to bid farewell to Park City, UT, and Robert Redford. pbs.org/newshour/amp/a…

We’re so excited to be working with Beau Shugarts on his project, @30DaysOffline. We really lucked out when he won the “Tell Me a Story” pitch contest last year because he’s the perfect example of a talented young creator with a great idea.

It’s great to see Beau Shugarts on the “Leave the Feed” podcast. Since winning last year’s Festival TV pitch contest, Beau’s been working with us to develop his TV show @30DaysOffline, a docuseries about what we gain when we unplug from the Internet. youtube.com/watch?v=YQjjjV…

Forty years ago today, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded moments after lift-off, a tragedy that will always remind us of the sacrifices made in pursuit of knowledge. Our Emmy Award-winning documentary “Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes” is streaming now on Disney+.

🎬 “What makes a great pitch? It’s all about clarity, originality, and a strong emotional hook” Tom Jennings, Producer & Pitch Panelist, reflects on his experience at the 2025 #MonteCarloTVFestival Pitch Contest, sharing insights on storytelling and the power of great ideas @1895films

Today in 1974, Patty Hearst was kidnapped. Was she a victim of thought-control by terrorists or a millionaire turned revolutionary? Our documentary “The Lost Tapes: Patty Hearst” tells this story solely through newscasts and rarely seen footage. Stream it now on @ParamountPlus.

On this day in 1952, while in Kenya, Elizabeth received the news that her father King George VI had passed away. Within hours, she was flying back to Britain to take on the mantle of monarch. #royalfamily #history #documentary #otd youtu.be/eoo3drXY6q0

Be like Beau! If you're a young creator with a great story to tell, the pitch contest submission deadline is February 27, 2026.

Our Venice TV Award-winning documentary “The Moment: How Sports Changed the World” explores the enduring effects of the 1995 Rugby World Cup and Nelson Mandela’s big gamble to unite South Africa after apartheid. “The Moment” is streaming now on BBC Select. #BlackHistoryMonth

Hear a rare recording of an eyewitness account of the Lincoln assassination on our Signal Award-winning “Artifactual” podcast. Visit youtu.be/EdG2XYvLU9c to listen to the entire episode. Artifactual Podcast is a content partner of DocumentaryBusiness.com and @sunnysidedoc.

🎥 1895 Films is teaming up again with Festival TV for the “Tell Me A Story” pitch contest. If you’re passionate about documentaries and have a unique story to tell, this is your moment. 18-30 years old only. Entry deadline is Feb. 27. To enter, visit bit.ly/3ZGoL8H.

Be like Beau. Last year's winner Beau Shugarts is taking full advantage of his “Tell Me a Story” prize. Will you be the next winner? Enter today.

61 years ago today, Malcolm X was assassinated during a speech at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan. As we honor his memory, please consider watching our documentary “The Lost Tapes: Malcolm X” on Paramount+. #MalcolmX #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory #History

🎬 If you’re passionate about documentaries and have a unique non-fiction story to tell, the “Tell Me A Story” Pitch Contest could be your big break. The submission deadline is February 27, 2026. For more information, or to enter, visit tvfestival.com/en/professiona… Festival TV

As we observe Black History Month, we hope you’ll consider watching our Peabody Award-winning documentary “MLK: The Assassination Tapes,” now streaming on @ParamountPlus. #MLK #blackhistorymonth #history #documentary

WE'VE EXTENDED THE ENTRY DEADLINE! The entry deadline for Season 2 of the “Tell Me a Story” Pitch Contest has been extended to March 16, 2026. For more information, or to enter, visit bit.ly/3Mp1lSt. #MonteCarloTVFestival #BusinessContent #Documentaries #Film