Abstract: Absolute Zero, a unique blend of science, cultural history, and adventure, is a two hour TV documentary about how civilization has been profoundly affected by the search for ever lower temperatures. From 17th court magicians to superconductivity and Bose-Einstein condensation, it explores key concepts, significant individuals, and events in the field of low-temperature physics and the enormous impact that the mastery of cold has had on society through such technologies as refrigeration, air conditioning, and liquefied gases. The show premiered on BBC in 2007 to enthusiastic reviews, was featured on PBS-NOVA in the U.S. in January, 2008, and is being translated into several languages for broadcast to EU countries.  The presentation reviews how the idea was conceived and how, through 7 years of hard work, it actually got accomplished.