An independent producer and distributor founded by Manuel Catteau more than 30 years ago, ZED is a key player in French documentary production, with a raft of major international broadcasters among its clients.
Producing around 40 films each year, ZED is actively involved in ambitious international co-productions, covering all genres in non-fiction: history, science, wildlife, investigation, current affairs, art and culture, social issues… Over the years, the company has built its reputation by crafting high-end and acclaimed films, recognized in the most famous international festivals.
With a catalog of over 5,000 films, ZED has established itself as a leading sales company, contributing to the worldwide reputation of French documentaries. The company also runs in-house-developed YouTube channels (SLICE), which reach millions of followers and significantly increase distribution possibilities.
Recently, ZED has ventured into XR content production and distribution (dome cinema, VR experiences), engaging new audiences across emerging media platforms.
Nominated 5 times among the 10 best French Producers of the Year, ZED has also won three times the French Export Award, rewarding the most well distributed programs abroad. In 2025, for the seventh consecutive year, ZED was nominated by REALSCREEN as part of the Global 100, the annual snapshot of the best production companies in the non-fiction industry.
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