20 In Demand Best Unscripted TV formats

Webinar Date: 11th-12th September

20 In Demand Best Unscripted TV formats

This has led to an increase in the production and acquisition of unscripted TV formats.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has had a significant impact on the television industry, with many scripted shows being delayed or canceled. This has led to an increase in the production and acquisition of unscripted TV formats.

Unscripted shows do not require the same level of writing and scripting as scripted shows like dramas, comedies, or sitcoms. They rely on real-life situations, unscripted interactions between people, and spontaneous reactions to events.

The strike has caused scripted shows to be put on hold. According to Vitrina’s real-time deal intel, it appears that networks and production companies are considering unscripted shows as a viable alternative to ensure continuity of their programming and retain their viewership.

This month, we are showcasing some of the most highly sought-after unscripted TV formats and shows.

Top In Demand unscripted shows

On The Adamant 🇫🇷

View all deals for On The Adamant

2023 | 1h 49m

French Documentary : Released

Production Company : France 3 Cinéma

Harry: The Interview 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

View All Deals for Harry: The Interview

2023 | 1h 15m

English Documentary : Released

Production Companies : ITV, ITN Productions

Smoke Sauna Sisterhood 🇪🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇸

View All Deals for Smoke Sauna Sisterhood 1h 29 | Estonian Documentary : Released
Production Companies: Kepler 22 Productions, Ursus Parvus, Alexandra Film

The Eternal Memory 🇨🇱

All Deals for The Eternal Memory

1h 24m | Spanish Documentary : Released

Production Companies: Fabula, Micromundo Producciones

Unscripted projects in Development

I'm Still Alive 🇧🇪 🇮🇱 🇮🇹

View All deals for I’m Still Alive

1h 30m | Italian Animation Documentary – Planned

Production Companies – Lucky Red , Mad Entertainment, Gap Busters, Sipur

Destination Tomorrow: The Backpack Race to Tomorrowland 🇺🇸

View All Deals of Destination Tomorrow: The Backpack Race to Tomorrowland

TV Series | Adventure Reality – Planned

Production Companies – Eccholine, 200% Media, Allied Management Group, Tomorrowland

Avails for unscripted content

Tech Titans 🇬🇧

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TV Series | English Documentary

Production Companies – Channel 4, BriteSpark Films

Mammals 🇬🇧

View all deals for Mammals
TV Series | English Documentary
Production companies – BBC, ZDF, BBC America , France Televisions , BBC Natural History Unit

Unscripted Season Renewals

Love Island Nederland 🇳🇱

View All Deals for Love Island Nederland

TV Series | 2019 | 3 Seasons

Dutch Reality – Returning Series

Production companies – Videoland, ITV Studios Netherlands

Australian Survivor 🇦🇺

View All Deals for Australian Survivor

TV Series | 2002 | 10 Seasons

English Reality : Returning Series

Production companies – Network 10, Endemol Shine Australia

Unscripted Formats Adaptations

Undercover Boss (Indian Version) 🇮🇳

View all deals for I Can See Your Voice

TV Series | Reality | Planned

Production company – TV2

Lego Masters (Japanese Version) 🇯🇵

View All Deals for Lego Masters
TV Series | 2017 | 2 Seasons
English Reality – Returning Series
Production companies : TBS

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Unscripted Licensing Deals

The U.S. and the Holocaust 🇺🇸

View All Deals for The U.S. and the Holocaust

TV Series | 2022 | 1 Season

English Documentary – Ended

Production companies – Florentine Films

The Kardashians: Billion Dollar Dynasty 🇬🇧

View All Deals for The Kardashians: Billion Dollar Dynasty
TV Series | 2023 | 1 Season
English Documentary – Returning Series
Distribution companies: All3Media International, Optomen

Unscripted Acquisitions

Subject 🇺🇸

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Movie | 2023 | 1h 30m

English Documentary – Released

Production companies – TIME Studios

Strange Evidence 🇺🇸

View All Deals for Strange Evidence

TV Series | 2017 | 7 Seasons

English Reality · Documentary – Returning Series

Production companies – Science Channel, Wag Entertainment

Who is this for

This briefing is built for people who make or fund decisions about how content gets produced — not for general AI curiosity.

Producers & EPs

Looking to cut production costs and timelines without cutting corners on quality or buyer expectations.

Studio & Streamer Execs

Setting internal AI policy and want a clear-eyed view of what’s production-ready versus what’s still risky.

Post & VFX Vendors

Deciding where to invest in AI tooling to stay competitive on turnaround and price.

Your hosts

Two people who talk to studios, streamers, financiers, and vendors every single week.

EXPERT

Atul Phadnis

Founder & CEO, Vitrina A.I.

– A value-chain specialist and host of Vitrina’s LeaderSpeak podcast series, Atul reads and analyzes big-player market moves—across regions, genres, content slates, and partner choices—and deciphers the why, how, and what next – within the business of content.

HOST

Kunal Barai

Strategic Growth & Solutions Leader, Vitrina

– Kunal spends every day speaking with studios, streamers, financiers, and vendors—surfacing real financing, partnership, and growth needs. He brings those live questions to the session to spot trends in real time and map where the industry is heading next.