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Quintus Media inks 40+ hr deal with off the fence for its youtube channel ‘Free Documentary’
MUMBAI: International distribution and media agency Quintus Media has inked a deal with factual producer and distributor Off The Fence. The package includes over 40 hours of factual programming to be shown on Quintus Media’s YouTube channel Free Documentary. The deal covers a diverse range of programming across genres including Science, History, Crime and Lifestyle.
The shows which have been acquired by Quintus Media include Off The Fence Production’s own content Supercars: The Million Pound Motors (1 x 60’), Forever Young (1 x 60’) produced by Tell Tale Productions Inc., Are You Racist? (1 x 60’) produced by Mindful Media, My Mum Talks To Aliens (1 x 60’) produced by Joined Up Films, Lifers: Behind Bars (2 x 60’) produced by Firecrest Films Ltd and Chain Gang Girls (2 x 60’) from U.S. based Hoff Productions.
Free Documentary is one of the most successful independent documentary channels on YouTube. Featuring content from some of the world´s leading distributors and producers it reaches millions of doc enthusiasts every month.
Commenting on the deal Gerrit Kemming said: “We are not in the position to co-fund projects yet, but we are definitely starting to become a lucrative 2nd and 3rd window exploitation alternative for producers and distributors. With Off the Fence’s strong reputation for quality programming, I am delighted to offer some fresh and exciting documentaries to our viewers on Free Documentary.”
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Deepanshu Manchanda named IIMSAM Goodwill Ambassador
Zappfresh founder to advocate for Zero Hunger and nutrition goals.
MUMBAI: Deepanshu Manchanda just got a United Nations side quest because when you’re already fighting hunger from farm to fork, the next level is global goodwill. Deepanshu Manchanda, founder and managing director of DSM Fresh Foods Ltd. (Zappfresh), has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by the Intergovernmental Institution for the Use of Micro-Algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), an observer to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
The honorary, non-remunerative role recognises his work in building inclusive, transparent food systems, strengthening smallholder farmer livelihoods especially women producers and advancing nutrition and food security.
Since founding Zappfresh in 2015, Manchanda has focused on traceability, farmer inclusion and public health. A notable collaboration with Shared Wealth Ventures LLC (a Heifer Project International subsidiary) established a backyard poultry sourcing model across Odisha, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, linking women-led households directly to organised markets while promoting biosecurity and premium procurement practices.
As Goodwill Ambassador, he will support initiatives aligned with:
- SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) – advocating sustainable nutrition solutions
- SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) – raising awareness of malnutrition interventions
- SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) – fostering collaboration across institutions and communities
Manchanda said, “I’m honoured by IIMSAM’s recognition. It reflects the journey we began at Zappfresh to build transparent food systems that support smallholder farmers and improve nutrition outcomes. I’m eager to support collaborative progress toward Zero Hunger, better nutrition, and strong partnerships on a global scale.”
In a world where hunger and opportunity often sit at the same table, Manchanda isn’t just serving fresh food, he’s serving fresh hope, one traceable chicken and empowered farmer at a time.
