Renewed: Gem Hunters Down Under

Gem Hunters Down Under, produced by WildBear Entertainment, was recently renewed for second and third seasons and has secured pre-sales in the UK and Benelux, Germany, the Nordics, Baltics and Central and Eastern Europe.

Veronica Fury from WildBear Entertainment adds: “Gem Hunters Down Under has been a joy to produce and is a prime example of what we do so well at WildBear – taking distinctive Australian stories and creating compelling series that not only work well at home but also have wide appeal with viewers around the world.”

Billy Betts from Seven Network adds: “Gem Hunters Down Under is an entertaining mix of brilliant characters, jeopardy and adventure, and resonates perfectly with the 7Mate audience. We could not be more thrilled with the early response to this gem of a show and had no hesitation in committing to these future series.”

Edwina Thring from Wild Thring Media added: “Gem Hunters Down Under brilliantly meets the current demand for obs-docs about interesting and challenging jobs. However, its uniquely Australian locations, a fascinating range of characters and the real-life quest for buried treasure – and the associated risks – provide universal themes and exciting scenarios that elevate this series for the international market. We are delighted by the early response to the title from our pre-sale partners and will anticipate more of the same with the two new series.”

New seasons are due for delivery in Spring and Autumn next year, to be distributed by WildBear International.

Gem Hunters Down Under takes audiences on a wild ride into the remarkable world of the sapphire hunters of Central Queensland, home to one of the richest sapphire deposits on earth. The blind pursuit of this incredible gem pushes a hardy band of miners to their very limits. Set in an epic landscape, they battle harsh weather, perilous working conditions and constant mechanical breakdowns. The series follows the exploits of five crews, from crusty veterans who are still on the gem high, to wild-eyed local lads born into the game – each with a unique approach. There’s a young family bent on succeeding at any cost, a husband and wife desperate to live out their sapphire dreams, and the big players who shift hundreds of tonnes of dirt in a day for buckets filled with gems. Engaging, entertaining and always compelling, Gem Hunters Down Under reveals every day to be a battle and every stone a victory hard won.