“Free Solo” filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin have signed a first-look deal with National Geographic, the network announced on Monday.
The deal, signed via the duo’s Little Monster Films banner, covers all unscripted projects, including series, specials and feature documentaries. Vasarhelyi and Chin’s first deal on the project is an as-yet-unannounced feature documentary which is currently in development at Nat Geo.
“Chai and Jimmy are extraordinary filmmakers and tremendous partners, and we are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with them,” said Nat Geo president Courteney Monroe. “The success of ‘Free Solo’ surpassed even our wildest expectations, and we cannot wait to embark on this exciting new chapter with the incredibly talented team behind it.”
“National Geographic offered unconditional support and enthusiasm for ‘Free Solo’ from day one, and we truly could not have asked for better partners,” added Vasarhelyi and Chin. “We are excited to...
The deal, signed via the duo’s Little Monster Films banner, covers all unscripted projects, including series, specials and feature documentaries. Vasarhelyi and Chin’s first deal on the project is an as-yet-unannounced feature documentary which is currently in development at Nat Geo.
“Chai and Jimmy are extraordinary filmmakers and tremendous partners, and we are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with them,” said Nat Geo president Courteney Monroe. “The success of ‘Free Solo’ surpassed even our wildest expectations, and we cannot wait to embark on this exciting new chapter with the incredibly talented team behind it.”
“National Geographic offered unconditional support and enthusiasm for ‘Free Solo’ from day one, and we truly could not have asked for better partners,” added Vasarhelyi and Chin. “We are excited to...
- 9/23/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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