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ZED

39 rue des prairies

Paris, 75020

France

About

Founded over 30 years ago by Manuel Catteau, ZED is a leading French documentary producer and distributor, trusted by major international broadcasters worldwide. The company combines traditional distribution expertise with a fast-growing digital presence, by operating 21 in-house-developed YouTube channels that deliver premium documentary content across three languages. With more than 3 million subscribers, its brand SLICE has gained strong foothold in the US, Latin America and Europe.

Products and Services

Premium Global Documentary Curation

ZED’s digital team specializes in maximizing the value of premium documentary catalogs on YouTube worldwide. With dedicated editorial attention to each film, niche-driven strategies, and strong presence in the U.S. and Latin American markets (English & Spanish), we generate significant and fast-growing revenues for rights holders. As a privileged YouTube partner, ZED benefits from access to Content ID and beta innovations, ensuring top-level rights protection and early adoption of new monetization features.

Complementary TV + AVOD Exploitation

Thanks to ZED’s unique dual structure — a 10-person TV distribution team and a specialized digital unit — we offer full 360° exploitation of films. Our expertise in geo-blocking ensures tailored visibility while combining linear TV sales with AVOD monetization to maximize both exposure and revenues.

From Traditional Docs to XR Innovation

Beyond distributing and producing acclaimed documentaries, ZED also ventures into experimental formats such as VR and dome cinema. This ability to embrace both classic and cutting-edge storytelling provides rights holders with additional innovative pathways to showcase their IPs and reach new audiences.

Content ID Management
Multi-Channel Networks and Channel Management Service Providers
Talent Representation

Target Customers

  • Advertising agency
  • Brands
  • Media companies
  • Video creators

Languages Supported

German
English
English for United Kingdom
Spanish
Spanish for Latin America
French

Service Locations

Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Switzerland
Chile
Germany
Denmark
Spain
France
United Kingdom
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
United States
South Africa

Clients

  • SPIEGEL TV, AUTENTIC, ZDF, ARTE, ORF, RTS, 3BOX MEDIA, CURIOSITY STREAM, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, FRANCE TELEVISION

Team

Clément COMBES
Clément COMBES
Director of Digital & Digital Acquisitions
With over 10 years of experience in the audiovisual industry, I have built a strong background in both traditional distribution and digital exploitation. After serving as ZED’s Secretary General and acquiring solid expertise in audiovisual law and international markets, I launched the company’s first YouTube channel more than five years ago. Today, as Director of Digital & Digital Acquisitions, I lead a fast-growing team of 10+ people, managing partnerships with hundreds of rights holders and driving the expansion of ZED’s digital ecosystem.