Stills from the television report on the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, filmed by Almost Red Productions for the German channel ich.tv (2017)
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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding logo, giant panda conservation and research center, China
Project: Feature report on the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center
Client / Media: ich.tv (ich OHG, Germany)
Featured Institution: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Chengdu, China)
成都大熊猫繁育研究基地
Year: 2017
Overview:
Documentary-style audiovisual piece produced for the German television channel ich.tv, focused on the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a leading scientific and conservation institution dedicated to the protection of giant pandas.
The report follows the daily work of researchers, caretakers, and specialized staff, addressing key aspects such as conservation programmes, breeding processes, veterinary care, and scientific research carried out at the center.
Almost Red Productions handled filming in China, local production, and support with translation and cultural context, working in coordination with the editorial team at ich.tv, responsible for post-production and final broadcast.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPORT AND CONSERVATION WORK

The report offers a close observation of the scientific and conservation work carried out at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, highlighting the central role of the institution in the protection of the giant panda and in research on its reproduction, behavior, and long-term care.

Through images of the facilities, the follow-up of the daily work of caretakers and specialized staff, and scenes of interaction with the animals, the piece reflects the balance between science, animal welfare, and public outreach, emphasizing the importance of this type of institution in the preservation of endangered species.

The shoot was carried out in coordination with the center’s team and local authorities, following strict access and filming protocols. Almost Red Productions managed on-location production, permits, and language support, while the ich.tv team developed the final edit and editorial structure for international broadcast.

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