Archive · 31 Jul 2025
My Octopus Teacher Maker Off the Fence Acquired by Insight TV
Off the Fence, the company that made the Oscar-winning film 'My Octopus Teacher,' has been bought by Insight TV.
However, OTF will be closing its own production team, which means some people will lose their jobs.
OTF had money problems and was looking for a new owner.
The boss of OTF is staying, and the two companies have worked together before.
The new company, Insight TV, wants to make more factual shows for people around the world.
Insight TV acquired Off the Fence (OTF), the producer of 'My Octopus Teacher'.
OTF's in-house production arm will be closing due to Insight TV's model.
Layoffs are expected as a result of the closure of OTF's production arm.
Bo Stehmeier, the OTF boss, will remain in his role after the acquisition.
OTF previously entered bankruptcy proceedings, searching for a new owner.
- Who
- Insight TV acquired Off the Fence; OTF is known for producing 'My Octopus Teacher'.
- What
- Insight TV acquired Off the Fence, but OTF's in-house studio is closing.
- When
- The acquisition was announced recently after OTF entered bankruptcy proceedings.
- Where
- OTF is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands; Insight TV also operates from the Netherlands.
- Why
- Insight TV aims to expand its factual content offerings and adapt to the changing media landscape.
- Acquirer
- Insight TV
- Acquired
- Off the Fence (OTF)
- OTF's Previous Owner
- ZDF Studios
- OTF Boss Staying On
- Bo Stehmeier
- OTF Notable Work
- 'My Octopus Teacher'
- Reason for production arm closure
- Insight’s evolving third-party and co-production model