Questions answered in this file

Is The Cold Cases a documentary production company?

Documentary and audio production are part of its stated direction; specific productions will be announced when confirmed, not promised in advance.

How will productions differ from typical true crime podcasts?

They are planned around original records and on-the-record interviews, with each claim traceable to the dossier rather than retold coverage.

Can I license archive material from The Cold Cases?

Use the contact page's documentary rights, media and archival licensing option, and rights will be assessed for each request.

Will families be consulted before filming?

Yes. Families should understand how footage will be used and what they can decline, and are never pressured into filming.

How can filmmakers collaborate with The Cold Cases?

Contact the newsroom with your experience and proposed approach; collaborators must follow the publication's sourcing and consent standards.