Science Story Inspiration

HHMI Tangled Bank Studios is a mission-driven impact studio dedicated to using the power of visual storytelling and innovative outreach to inspire curiosity about science.

Hunt For the Oldest DNA

Emmy Award-winning Hunt for the Oldest DNA, which premiered at CPH:DOX, follows Eske Willerslev's groundbreaking quest to uncover two-million-year-old DNA from Greenland. The film is currently streaming on PBS NOVA. LEARN MORE

The Battle to Beat Malaria

Emmy-nominated & AAAS Gold Kavli Award for Science Journalism winner The Battle to Beat Malaria is now streaming on PBS. LEARN MORE

Wild Hope: Mission Impossible

Explore maverick biochemist Pat Brown's work with plant-based proteins and carbon sequestration. LEARN MORE

All That Breathes

Oscar-nominated for Best Documentary and Peabody award-winning All That Breathes is the first film to win Best Documentary at both the Cannes Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival. Watch now on Max. LEARN MORE

Blue Carbon

Now streaming on MAX, Blue Carbon connects music and climate change initiatives through the eyes of Grammy-nominated DJ and marine biologist Jayda G. The film is scored by RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan. LEARN MORE

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants

Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D takes viewers on the journey of a lifetime to explore blue whales and the trailblazing scientists who study them. LEARN MORE

Turtle Walker

Turtle Walker, which premiered at Doc NYC, tells the inspiring story of scientist Satish Bhaskar's epic journey along India's breathtaking coastlines to study sea turtles. The film has won an Anthem Award and Jackson Wild's prestigious Grand Teton Award. LEARN MORE

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life

Oliver Sacks: His Own Life examines the life of the legendary neurologist who inspired the hit NBC show Brilliant Minds, as well as his struggles with addiction, homophobia, and the field that refused to recognize his incredible contributions. LEARN MORE

OUR STUDIO

We work with leading production companies, directors, writers, scientists, and mission-oriented partners to ensure that our projects have broad reach and meaningful impact.

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“Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.”

NATIVE AMERICAN PROVERB

IMPACT

We create strategic impact initiatives that span media platforms, engage broad public audiences, and give people the tools they need to understand and appreciate the importance of scientific research and discovery.

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