about us.

Off the Fence (OTF) is an Academy Award winning global leader and one of the world’s most respected names in non-fiction programming.

Owned by World Storytelling Media Group, with Insight TV as its sister company, OTF specialises in content and IP licensing, co-production, pre-sales, acquisitions, content investment, and customised digital strategies for clients from legacy broadcasters to FAST streamed services. OTF partners with international networks, delivering world-class, story-driven films across History, Natural History, Science, Travel, Adventure, People & Culture, Lifestyle, and Crime.
Experienced and globally connected, we bring creative and commercial expertise to every stage of the content lifecycle.

Content Licensing

‍With over 30 years’ experience in non-scripted distribution and more than 3,000 hours of premium non-scripted programming, our catalogue spans the full breadth of factual storytelling, sourced from leading producers around the world. We have deep relationships with the world’s best factual producers, and a strong understanding of what buyers need—creatively and commercially. This ensures a robust pipeline of world-class content and a highly responsive international sales team focused on delivering the right solutions for our partners.

For more information, please contact our Sales team.
Content Investment, Co-production & Pre-sales

OTF can support a project at any stage of its journey; whether you need a final tranche of funding, a strategic pre-sale partner, or a more complex international co-production structure, we help unlock the best path forward.
Through our close collaboration with our production companies, we also bring strong editorial insight to the table. From sizzle to screen, we provide development support that includes shaping treatments, refining budgets, and managing physical production and delivery.

For more information, please contact our Acquisitions team.
FAST & Digital

‍‍Agile, independent and market-focused, OTF moves at the speed of the digital landscape. We understand how quickly the media ecosystem evolves—and we’re built to evolve with it.
Our team specialises in identifying opportunities and transforming them into successful digital services, supporting a growing portfolio of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel clients with flexible, future-facing strategies.

For more information, please contact our Sales team

the team.

Bo Stehmeier
CEO
Stefanie Fischer
SVP EMEA & Strategic Growth
stefanie.fischer@offthefence.com
Sam Thompson
SVP North America & Global Networks
sam.thompson@offthefence.com
Oliver Taprogee
VP Digital & Strategic Partnerships
oliver.taprogee@offthefence.com
Monica ven den Bergh
Sales Director
CEE, including Baltics, Nordics, CIS, Italian-speaking territories, MENA, Footage, and Educational global
monica.vandenbergh@offthefence.com
Joanne Rowley
Director, UK & APAC
joanna.rowley@offthefence.com
Jane Yao
Sales Executive
Asia
jane.r.yao@offthefence.com
Inês Isidro
Sales Executive
Benelux, Transportation/Inflight Global, LATAM & German Speaking World
ines.isidro@offthefence.com
Emilia Gil Villegas
Senior Sales Manager
French Speaking World,LATAM & Iberia
emilia.gilvillegas@offthefence.com
Loren Baxter
VP Acquisitions
loren.baxter@offthefence.com
Jennifer Kemp
Distribution Executive
jennifer@offthefence.com
Privacy Policy

OTF Privacy Policy

Off the Fence (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects and uses limited personal information, such as names, email addresses and company details, to operate and improve our website, provide services, communicate with users and send relevant business communications. We do not sell personal information and only share it with trusted service providers where necessary. As a global business, data may be processed outside your country of residence with appropriate safeguards in place. Personal data is retained only as long as required and protected using reasonable security measures. You may request access to or deletion of your personal information and have the right to complain to your local data protection authority. Contact us at info@offthefence.com.