BUZZ
FEATURING CHEF RICHARD SANDOVAL
A DOCU-SERIES & OUTREACH CAMPAIGN
PHOTOS COURTESY RICHARD SANDOVAL HOSPITALITY / WARNER HANSON TELEVISION
CREATED BY
THIS IS NOT A SHOW JUST ABOUT BEES.
BUZZ IS A CINEMATIC
ENVIRONMENTAL, CULTURAL & CULINARY DOCUSERIES ABOUT
HOW POLLINATORS QUIETLY HOLD TOGETHER OUR WORLD.
COME WITH US ON A
GLORIOUS CULINARY ADVENTURE
TO EXPLORE HOW THE WORLD OF FOOD, TRAVEL,
CULTURE, FARMING, SCIENCE AND HUMAN STORIES
ARE DEEPLY INTERTWINED WITH OUR POLLINATORS.
THE BUZZ
Butterflies, bees, moths and hummingbirds are responsible for the foods we eat and the ways we farm.
Cultures and communities across the globe have relied on their steady work since the beginning of time. They are shrouded in mystery while also being among the most vital and ubiquitous species on the planet.
Their story is one of humanity itself - a barometer of the past and a predictor of our future.
Pollinators are essential for the food we eat and the survival of the planet.
POLLINATORS
ARE THE
BACKBONE TO HUMANITY
FOOD HEROES
CHEF RICHARD SANDOVAL
Chef Sandoval has been thinking about how food gets to our table for as long as he can remember. Growing up in Mexico City, Richard and his family would gather at his grandmother’s table each Sunday for large, lively meals.
He would often join his grandmother in the kitchen as she prepared authentic Mexican dishes from scratch, instilling early on his passion for traditional Mexican food. Meanwhile, his restaurateur father.
Chef Sandoval’s story is one of an immigrant family’s love of preserving food and culture. It is an ethos Sandoval has dedicated his life to upholding. Sandoval realizes that without our pollinators, our foods, our culture and our traditions would cease to exist.
A LEGACY IN THE MAKING…
In 1997 Richard opened his first restaurant in New York City. As his career blossomed he also started a family in the United States. Both of his children are now adults working in the family business.
Richard’s son, Giancarlo is following in his father’s footsteps and is the future of the Sandoval restaurant legacy. He too has spent many days roving the markets, visiting the fields and cooking alongside his father. Today, Giancarlo is poised to inherit the Sandoval restaurant concept, upholding a tradition four generations in the making.
Richard’s dedication to saving our pollinators is not solely out of gratitude and necessity to his own success. But now, as Giancarlo takes over, his passion in saving our pollinators is driven by his desire to ensure that the ingredients and products of his own Mexican heritage survive and thrive for the next generations.
Chef Sandoval & a teenage Giancarlo appear on the acclaimed PBS series Chefs A’ Field.
PASSION DRIVEN BY ACTION…
Chef Richard Sandoval lives his passions.
Richard’s restaurant portfolio spans 12 countries and 4 continents. His commitment to introducing Latin cuisine to the world comes with a deep commitment to integrity in every things he does.
His recent appointment to the Board of the Regenerative Apiculture Working Group speaks to his passion for pollinators. As a board member, Richard is taking a leadership role in supporting the beekeepers and farmers who grow our food.
Through Richard’s journey, audiences discover that saving bees and other pollinators is not simply about honey — it is about protecting the future of food and biodiversity.
OUR POLLINATORS
ARE IN DESPERATE DECLINE
WORLDWIDE
A CINEMATIC & DYNAMIC APPROACH
A STUNNING VISUAL WORLD
Utilizing state of the art cameras, techniques and expertise the production takes viewers inside the world of our pollinators as never before seen.
In the kitchen, across farm fields, from drones above and minuscule cameras inside hives, this visual journey offers a story that is deeply personal as well as a treat for the eyes and ears.
Compelling storytelling combined with fun and insightful interactions take viewers to a world never before seen. There is a positive vibe and an urgency to protect our pollinators. Nature and the culinary world collide to keep our food systems alive.
UNFETTERED ACCESS
Drawing on the resources of the world’s best chefs, most dedicated scientists, and deeply committed farmers, BUZZ offers a new perspective from the most dedicated voices on earth.
This is not lofty storytelling, it is genuine and passionate people that invite viewers along on the journey. BUZZ brings the thrill of discovery, the tantalyzing tastes of the kitchen, the urgency of our scientists and visuals that mesmerize. The combination is relevant and fun, urgent and entertaining, thought evoking and inspiring.
KEY SERIES PILLARS
* FOOD & CULINARY
How pollinators shape flavor, agriculture, terror, and cuisine
* SCIENCE
Bee decline, biodiversity collapse, regenerative agriculture, climate change
* CULTURE
Indigenous farming practices, ancestral relationships with pollinators, rituals, cuisine, migration
* HUMAN STORIES
Farmers, Beekeepers, Chefs, Scientists, Conservationists, Activists
* REGENERATION
Solutions oriented storytelling instead of environmental doom narratives
* STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY
* EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
* THOUGHTFUL & PRODUCTIVE STORYLINES
* CULTURAL & SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION
* EMOTIONAL & PASSIONATE STORYTELLING
WITH A UNIQUE POLLINATOR-CENTERED LENS
IT IS AN EXPLORATION THAT GOES
BEYOND FARM TO TABLE
FIELD TO KITCHEN
From field to kitchen Chef Sandoval seeks to understand why honey bees and other pollinators are in decline worldwide. His own curiosity drives the conversation with experts, scientists, farmers and friends, about creative solutions for preserving their future. Ultimately, we commemorate their immense contribution to the world of food and culture in the place where Sandoval’s curiosity began - in the kitchen. It is an intriguing and delicious journey into the natural world we rely on.
Each episode takes us to one of the world’s great culinary regions. From the agave fields in Mexico to vineyards of France and pepper fields in Peru to olive orchards of Morocco - we work alongside the farmers, busy bees and their keepers to see how they grow and harvest the ingredients and experience the work of our bees.
We dig in the dirt and eat from the fields in a fascinating exploration that showcases the many methods, cultures and farming techniques that make up our global table.
EACH EPISODE
CULMINATES IN THE KITCHEN
WHERE CHEF SANDOVAL PREPARES A CULINARY FEAST THAT
PAYS HOMAGE TO THE POLLINATORS
A NEW PERSPECTIVE
It begins with a recipe, traditional, dish, cocktail, ingredient. The inspiration takes us on an adventure to find out how these ingredients come to be, beginning with the source - whether it's on the farm or in the wild - we take a deep dive into the roots of our natural world following the birds and bees who take center stage.
We delve into indigenous methods - learning from those who are keeping old foodways and traditions alive - in hopes of preserving the world’s bee populations as well as other pollinators.
We experience new methods of farming that are mitigating the effects of climate change and examine the innovative efforts of farmers taking bold steps for the future. Each farm and bee keeper offers a deep cultural insight into the land as we explore the diversity of our global food ways.
Scientists and innovators offer creative solutions as we explore the effects of climate change and our changing world.
A DELICIOUS CELEBRATION
The series is an opportunity to connect with the natural world in a way that we can all relate to - through food. Viewers experience the delicate interplay between our changing world and the food they eat everyday.
This series celebrates food that is delicious and meaningful.
PRODUCTION APPROACH
Each episode is centered around a specific location with its own unique personality, perspective and cuisine. In each location we begin where Sandoval has spent much of his life - in a restaurant kitchen, a community stove, or at a friends table. It begins with an ingredient, a traditions, a recipe or a memory.
We venture out to engage with characters of all sorts — famous chefs, scientists, farmers, experts and innovators — who shape the storylines into an intriguing combination of natural history, culture and cuisine.
First-person narratives and interactions showcasing the beauty, intrigue, and uniqueness of each location connects with viewers on a deeply personal level. Chef Sandoval guides us through the adventure while sharing his passion for the culinary arts and his deep dedication to our pollinators.
Filmed in stunning 10K, our cameras will capture the physical beauty of each location from multiple viewpoints - high above the city, deep in the hives, up close in the fields, and the kitchen through the eyes of the chef. Our approach combines cinematic techniques with a bird's eye view. Stunning cinematography and genuine storytelling combine to create a feast for the eyes and ears that engages viewers.
Our producers and camera crews are particularly experienced in filming with non-actors and specialize in creating an environment in which subjects can be honest, passionate, heartfelt and personal. Prioritizing artistic integrity, our productions are known for storytelling that is poignant, creative and stunningly beautiful. Warner Hanson Television has won four James Beard Awards and several Emmy Awards. National and International press coverage has praised Warner Hanson’s work for its innovative story-telling and high production values.
Renowned Chef Richard Sandoval is our guide into a world that weaves food, travel, culture, farming, science and human stories into a spectacular visual journey that takes us deep inside the fascinating world of pollinators.
This ground breaking docu-series also features famous chefs, scientists, activists, farmers and friends. Each episode follow the path of pollinators across the globe on an adventure that seeks to find out why certain species are struggling. All the while our team is looking for answers and creative solutions for helping them thrive.
It’s a journey inspired by Sandoval’s global efforts and book VIVA ABEJAS, an initiative to amplify and educate the world about the importance of bees.
Sandoval’s acute awareness of the bees importance takes him from research facilities into the hives themselves, from farmland of all kind, and into the kitchen. It is a culinary adventure, combined with a new look at science, culture, and climate change - as seen through the lens of our pollinators.
PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION IS SECURED THROUGH
PBS NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
+ MAJOR STREAMING PLATFORMS
+ INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION
+ YOUTUBE CHANNEL
+ PODCAST
+ SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
+ EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM
+ DEDICATED WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER
REACHING A GLOBAL AUDIENCE
DISTRIBUTION APPROACH
The series has been green-lit for NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION TO ALL MAJOR PBS STATIONS throughout the US and Canada, reaching hundreds of millions of viewers.
Additional distribution through MAJOR STREAMING SERVICES will follow initial broadcast. This will include potential networks such as Apple+, Prime, Paramount+, Hulu, DirecTV. International distribution will follow.
A PODCAST will accompany the series, reaching a new audience of viewers that are hungry for more in-depth content including recipes, cooking tips, insights and behind the scenes content.
A YOUTUBE CHANNEL will offer additional content and a means for sharing both long and short form content.
The series will have a strong digital presence through its robust WEBSITE that will highlight partner content as well as offering means for viewers to get involved. Recipes and travel information will lure visitors. A NEWSLETTER and ELIST will build a dedicated audience and allow for sponsor interactions.
A strong SOCIAL MEDIA campaign will promote the series, offer additional content, showcase sponsors and build an audience with honest, unusual, viral content.
EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM will be distributed through PBS LearningMedia and other resources, reaching hundreds of thousands of students.
Film screenings and festivals will also be pursued.
Warner Hanson will work with partners to expand distribution to a wide audience that will continue for years.
ABOUT
WARNER HANSON TELEVISION
Warner Hanson Television is an award-winning production company dedicated to creating high quality work in film, television and digital media. Our mission is to utilize storytelling and the visual arts to create understanding and change on vital issues of our day.
Established in 1999, Warner Hanson is a company of talented creatives that are passionate about their craft. Our goal is to offer innovative and thought provoking films that challenge traditional norms with lasting impact.
Warner Hanson creates and produces original television series, documentaries, and independent films for a variety of networks that include PBS, A&E, Bio, ESPN, Hulu, Prime and others. Unique storytelling and a cinematic approach to its subjects has earned them national Emmy Awards, James Beard Awards, TASTE Awards, CINEs, and accolades from film festivals worldwide.
Warner Hanson has filmed with many of the world's top culinary personalities, chefs, restauranteurs and food figures of our time. Their work has been ground-breaking in the genre and has earned them respect in the industry.
Warner Hanson's original PBS series Chefs A’ Field was ground breaking in its approach in taking the world’s best chefs out of the kitchen and onto the land/sea to meet the farmers/fishermen they rely on. The 60-part series aired nationally and reached hundreds of millions of viewers with top ratings. Additionally, the series has aired in multiple international markets and continues to be broadcast worldwide.
Chefs A’ Field featured such luminaries as Jacques Pepin, Tom Colicchio. Patrick O’Connell, Michel Nishan, Dan Barber, Traci Des Jardins, Robert Wiedmaier, Tom Douglas, Suzanne Goin, Charles Phan, Peter Hoffman, Sam Hayward, Michael Mina, Rick Moonen, Odessa Piper, Nora Pouillon, Richard Sandoval, Frank Stitt, Jeremiah Langhorne, Gavin Kaysen, and others.
Warner Hanson filmed the Bocuse D’Or Team USA for the special mini-series The American Chef that aired on A&E Networks. Our Cameras followed Team USA as they trained under the guidance of Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, Daniel Humm, David Bouley, Gavin Kaysen, Timothy Hollingsworth and Paul Bocuse.
Warner Hanson believes that strong visual storytelling can educate, inspire, and compel viewers to create meaningful change. We have a long-standing reputation for aligning with major partners in order to spread these messages and resources in a highly effective and far-reaching fashion.
BE A PART OF THE
BUZZ
AND HELP SPREAD THE DELICIOUS WORD
ABOUT SAVING OUR POLLINATORS
WHY DOES BUZZ SPONSORSHIP RESONATE?
CROSS PLATFORM REACH: The sponsorship spans traditional broadcast, digital media, podcasts, social campaigns, website content, events and more.
ALIGNMENT WITH SUSTAINABILITY: Being tied to a cause-driven initiative — saving our pollinators — appeals to broad audiences and showcases corporate social responsibility.
HIGH TOUCH SPONSOR EXPERIENCE: BUZZ offers custom content creation, direct integration, and exclusive access to the series personalities and assets.
TIERED ACCESS: Whether a high-profile Platinum-level role or a modes, meaningful presence, there is room for all budgets and objectives.
BECOME A SPONSOR:
PBS, comprised of free and independent noncommercial broadcasters, is committed to providing programming that is produced in accordance with the very highest ethical, journalistic and professional standards. To make this programming possible, public television is supported by corporate sponsorship, non-profit donations and individuals who receive on-air credit for their support.
Sponsor benefits include:
— Prominent On-Air Credit in the Programs
— Prominent Credit on the Series Website & Youtube Channel,
including dedicated & branded content
— On-Air credit and integration with the Podcast
— Content Integration throughout all platforms
— Exclusive Content for your Marketing uses
— Social Media Content Integration & recognition
— Recognition in all aspects of Social and Digital platforms
— Special Events + Screenings
— Exclusive Access to the series Personalities
FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION, CONTACT:
HEIDI HANSON - Executive Producer
MEET
CHEF
RICHARD SANDOVAL
Chef Richard Sandoval is a global pioneer in contemporary Latin cuisine. His career as a chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur also includes serving as a television personality, cookbook author, brand ambassador and philanthropist.
He is internationally acclaimed for his innovative approach in combining Latin ingredients with modern culinary techniques to create award-winning flavors that span over 60 locations and 4 continents.
Chef Sandoval is commended for elevating Latin American dining on a global scale and is known as the father of Modern Mexican cuisine.
In 2022 Sandoval founded the global initiative VIVA ABEJAS, meaning “long live bees.” Since it’s formation, Viva Abejas has acted as a platform for education and sustainability. Chef Sandoval’s passion for culinary excellence works harmoniously with this goal, as food often acts as a unifying experience in life, community, and education. Our food and drink capsule collections act as only a delicious component in raising awareness and educating the next generations about the importance of bees to the food cycle and maintaining the health of our ecosystems and earth.
Amplifying the significance of bees to our food cycle continues to be center plate for our Viva Abejas program. We’re aiming to educate 60,000 students annually, and deploying our own teams to work hand-in-hand with Title 1 schools around the country. We have designed an in-classroom lesson plan with educators and curriculum experts at Slow Foods USA to best tailor this message to the earliest of learners.
