Baby Elephant School, an access-based wildlife series from Serial Maven Studios’ Cantina Media and Big Wave Entertainment, has been commissioned by Channel 4 and CBC.
The U.K.-Canada treaty co-production has also been presold to ARTE. Serial Maven Studios oversees all licensing and distribution. Currently filming, it explores the world’s largest baby elephant sanctuary, the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Elephant Transit Home. The four-part U.K. version will be hosted by Welsh biologist and elephant researcher Lizzie Daly, while the one-hour Canadian version for CBC’s The Nature of Things will be hosted by Anthony Morgan.
“From the outset, Baby Elephant School has embodied everything we stand for: access-driven storytelling, global collaboration, and deep respect for the natural world,” said Kirstie Mclure, executive producer on the series, and managing director of Big Wave Entertainment. “What began as a passion project in Sri Lanka grew through close relationships on the ground and a commitment to telling these stories with care and authenticity. The series demonstrates how values-led storytelling can travel globally and inspire a deeper connection to conservation.”
“Baby Elephant School is a wonderful example of the kind of work we’re excited to be building at Serial Maven Studios: premium, collaborative projects that bring together exceptional creative partners from the outset,” said Julie Chang, executive producer on the series, and COO of Serial Maven Studios. “Co-produced with Big Wave and commissioned by Channel 4 and CBC, the series reflects our studio-led approach and our focus on supporting ambitious, globally resonant storytelling. Projects like this come to life through creative deal-making, strong international partnerships, and a shared commitment to getting bold, important stories off the ground, and we’re proud to be part of a co-production that brings together such an outstanding group of partners.”
