Nat Geo Kicks Off New Multi-Year Doc Franchise With ‘Africa Earth’s Wild Home’
Unlike most conglomerate-owned media companies, National Geographic is still pouring money into documentaries. Their latest docuseries “Africa Earth’s Wild Home” is a seven-parter that took four years to make and employed over 50 people. It’s the first series in a multi-year fran
National Geographic's commitment to documentary filmmaking is a breath of fresh air in an industry where conglomerates often prioritize profit over passion projects. The fact that they're investing in a multi-year doc franchise like "Africa Earth's Wild Home" speaks to their dedication to storytelling and education. For the music industry, this matters because it shows that there's still a demand for high-quality, informative content that can resonate with audiences.
The production values of "Africa Earth's Wild Home" are impressive, with a team of over 50 people working on the project over four years. This kind of investment in documentary filmmaking could have a ripple effect on the music industry, particularly in terms of collaborations between musicians and documentary filmmakers. Imagine a musician partnering with National Geographic to create a soundtrack for a documentary series, or even composing music for a film that explores environmental themes.
As we watch the rollout of "Africa Earth's Wild Home," it's worth keeping an eye on how National Geographic chooses to distribute and promote the series. Will they make it available on their streaming platform, or partner with music streaming services to reach a wider audience? How will they market the series to music fans who might not typically watch documentaries? The intersection of music and documentary filmmaking is an exciting space to watch, and National Geographic's latest project could be a catalyst for some innovative collaborations.
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