Protagonist- and antagonist-driven. Subjective, against the grain. Visually strong with closed narrative arc. European themes told through concrete examples. Solution perspective — not just showing problems, but also approaches. Close to people, authentic, never didactic.
What this format covers
●European themes through concrete examples of individual people
●Protagonists AND antagonists — making conflicts visible
●Social challenges with solution perspective
●Working worlds, social inequality, generational conflicts
●Environment and sustainability in everyday European life
●Against the grain — unexpected perspectives on familiar themes
What this format does NOT want
●Historical themes without present-day connection
●Purely analytical or academic formats
●Themes without clear protagonists/antagonists
●Pure problem description without solution perspective
●Science or nature documentaries
●Non-European themes without European connection
Visual expectations
Visually strong and close to protagonists. Observational camera, authentic situations. Closed visual arc. On-location shoots in European contexts. No studio aesthetic. Dynamic visual language that tells a story in 32 minutes. Clear, modern aesthetic for a younger audience.
Exposé body text: protagonist(s) and antagonist(s)
The European connection — why this is a European theme
Narrative arc in 32 minutes
Shooting location and access
Author, contact
Example productions
Re: Pflegekräfte am Limit
Re: Wohnen in der Krise
Re: Europas junge Farmer
Re: Leben ohne Plastik
Re: Flucht nach vorn — Neustart in Europa
Editorial notes
Daily reportage series — Mon-Fri early evening. 32-minute format demands extremely economical storytelling with clear arc. Protagonists AND antagonists mandatory — needs friction. Solution perspective is a core feature: not just showing problems. "Against the grain" means finding the unexpected perspective. European connection mandatory. HR is a supplier (not the case with other slots).
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