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The Dead Zone (Louisiana)

 

Our underwater footage has added depth to this national report on the hypoxic zone of the Gulf of Mexico. It makes sense to go underwater to film when talking about the ocean. UTBP can provide this service and glue the viewers to your program.

 

ABC and Discovery Channel (USA)
Special Report
Underwater Camera work: Stéphane Kirchhoff and Thomas Grüninger

Chasing alligators (Louisiana)

 

We followed a few Cajun hunters in the rich swampy areas of Louisiana. Alligators are kings here, until Wildlife Services decide to cull for population control. Alligators where once endangered. They are now prolific in their ever-diminishing natural habitat. We brought the bayou to an audience that wouldn't dare step in snake infested waters.

 

Télévision Suisse Romande (Swiss National Television) and TV5 Monde
Show: Zig Zag Café: "La Semaine Bleu"
Directors: Raphaël Blanc and Thomas Grüninger
Camera work and editing: Thomas Grüninger and Stéphane Kirchhoff

L'Arête Valaisanne – Exploring the Swiss Alps

 

From spectacular helicopter shots to a wild cascading river descent aboard a kayak, we did it all and got you in the driver's seat. In this theatrical documentary, our expertise made the difference. Our motto: "You can never get close enough to the action". We followed the footsteps of two professional alpinists and got our share of their adventure.

Télévision Suisse Romande, TV5 Monde, theatrical release in Switzerland
Documentary film: 52 min.


Director: Raphaël Blanc (Artemis Films)
Camera work: Raphaël Blanc, Thomas Grüninger and Stéphane Kirchhoff
Helicopter shots: Thomas Grüninger
Underwater footage: Stéphane Kirchhoff and Thomas Grüninger

The squid fisherman (Mexico)

 

It's a hard living along Mexico's coastline of Baja California. Fishermen will work all day from their 'panga' harvesting close to 100 kilos of fish. When the day is done, they will pocket 6 dollars for their effort. We followed one of them and told his story. UTBP has over the years specialized in telling the human stories embedded in nature. Humans are part of their environment for the better and the worst; and UTBP likes to go out and capture their story.

 

Télévision Suisse Romande (Swiss National Television) and TV5 Monde
Show: Zig Zag Café: "La Semaine Bleu"
Directors: Raphaël Blanc and Thomas Grüninger
Camera work and editing: Thomas Grüninger and Stéphane Kirchhoff

Les tortues marines de Llano Grande – Mexico's marine turtles


This documentary is UTBs first production. We did it all, from the storyline to the final editing. It has since been shown in numerous European countries. Our experience and talent has captivated an audience beyond our first expectations.

 

Télévision Suisse Romande (Swiss National Television), TV5 Monde, TVE (National spanish TV), RTPE (National Portugese TV)
Documentary film: 52 min.
Director: Stéphane Kirchhoff and Thomas Grüninger
Camera work and Editing: Thomas Grüninger and Stéphane Kirchhoff

Life in the Louisiana Bayous


The meanders of the Louisiana bayou are numerous and treacherous enough to get lost in. You'd rather be behind a TV screen than getting your feet wet. We bring you the story, you sit and relax!

 

Télévision Suisse Romande (Swiss National Television) and TV5 Monde
Show: Zig Zag Café: "La Semaine Bleu"
Directors: Raphaël Blanc and Thomas Grüninger
Camera work and editing: Thomas Grüninger and Stéphane Kirchhoff

Troubled waters (Louisiana)

 

This national news report was about the Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico. UTBP provided underwater footage that added to the visual experience and the richness of the story.

 

NBC (USA)
Report for Nightly News
Underwater Camera work: Stéphane Kirchhoff and Thomas Grüninger

Oil and Gas platforms in Louisiana

Over 3000 platforms are scattered over the Louisiana coast. These structures are like magnets for marine life of all sorts. We brought the viewers down the metallic legs of these giants for a unique experience. This short report was broadcast on national Swiss television and TV5 Monde

 

Télévision Suisse Romande (Swiss National Television) and TV5 Monde
Show: Zig Zag Café: "La Semaine Bleu"
Directors: Raphaël Blanc and Thomas Grüninger
Camera work and editing: Thomas Grüninger and Stéphane Kirchhoff

Swiss Firefighters

 

Following firefighters is not an easy task; Thomas did just that. It takes guts and this is exactly where our expertise can help.  We will go where others have stopped. We can turn an ordinary story into a compelling one.

 

Télévision Suisse Romande (Swiss National Television) and TV5 Monde
Show: Zig Zag Café: "La Semaine Bleu"
Director: Raphaël Blanc
Camera work and editing: Raphaël Blanc and Thomas Grüninger

On the brink of extinction: Mexico's Marine Turtles

 

From Mexico to the coast of remote French Guinea, we have followed sea turtles and told their story, their plight. Give us an animal and a location on the other side of the world. We will bring you back a compelling story.

 

Télévision Suisse Romande (Swiss National Television) and TV5 Monde
Show: Zig Zag Café: "La Semaine Bleu"
Directors: Raphaël Blanc and Thomas Grüninger
Camera work and editing: Thomas Grüninger and Stéphane Kirchhoff

 

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