all3media international has announced a new slate of third party acquisitions for launch at MIPCOM – via its investment programme in Australia with leading independents in the territory. It has also acknowledged an investment of nearly AUS$3 million in the region over last three years.
On the drama front – and building on the success of top ratings Aussie drama Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries comes Love Child from PLAYMAKER MEDIA. This is the first time that all3meda international has worked with Playmaker. A second drama title, Anzac Girls, acknowledges the anniversary of the Great War (World War I) in 2014, with a warm renditioning of true stories.
Life on the Edge is a 7 part series by Prospero Productions for National Geographic and 7 Network , Australia – a thrilling trip around Australia’s coastline with marine biologists, historians and geologists – embracing the wonders of sharks and stony cliffs and the major coastal landmarks of the real continent. As a single documentary , The Real Mary Poppins from Essential Media, produced with ABC Australia and PBS, USA, looks at the writer of the greatest child-minder ever been created In 1934, Pamela Travers created the ‘practically perfect’ woman in Mary Poppins who brought order into the chaos of people’s homes.
Comedy Kath & Kim returns as well. A new theatrical movie is available for TV rights along with the catalogue of this iconic and award-winning series – cited by U.S. critics as “the most successful Australian comedy ever.”
Commenting on this slate and the investment in the territory, Maartje Horchner , Head of Acquisitions noted; “ We have invested nearly AUS$ 3 million into the region in the last three years –as Australian indie producers prove time and again that that create original stand out content. There is a distinct shift that differentiates it from other English language productions – a different sensitivity, partly built on the fact they produce in a highly competitive, commercial marketplace locally. During my visits to Australia, the commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to the production craft is always apparent and it is a key investment region for us. I’m delighted with the new slate – it’s well worth a good viewing.”
