Further to its recent announcement of a new focus on formats, Distribution360 is pleased to announce options with tremendous production partners in key territories for its competition title, Race Against the Tide.

D360 can confirm the first options for the Race Against the Tide format have been signed in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, New Zealand, and the UK & Ireland. Eureka Productions (Holy Moley, Full Bloom, The Voice) has taken the format in Australia, Free Kings (Bake Off, Junior Bake Off) for Dutch-speaking Belgium, BBC Studios (Bake Off, Dancing With the Stars) for both French and German-speaking territories in Europe, EQ Media Group (Cooks on Fire, Buying Byron) in New Zealand, and Tern Television (Inside the Zoo, Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle) for the UK & Ireland.

Created and produced by marblemedia, Race Against the Tide puts world-class sand sculpting teams to the ultimate test as they compete against each other and also against the unstoppable ticking clock of the tide. These skilled competitors dig, pound, and carve their way to extraordinary sculptures entirely made of sand before the tide comes crashing in to take their creations back out to sea. In each episode, competitors are challenged with nailing the theme, impressing the judges and avoiding elimination. And don’t forget gravity; if the foundation isn’t right, it will all come crashing down. The natural jeopardy created by Mother Nature and basic science provides authentic high-stakes drama and truly unique format beats. The original 10 x 30 series, commissioned by CBC, was filmed on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, in Canada – home to the highest tide in the world.

Diane Rankin, Distribution360’s SVP rights and executive producer comments: “Race Against the Tide really captured a lot of attention when it was launched at MIPCOM, and we are thrilled to head into MIPTV with the momentum of such prominent production companies signed up to develop this series in their own territory. Creatives immediately saw the opportunity for this environmentally friendly competition series to have a uniquely localised look and feel that showcases their own coastal backdrops and beaches.”

Chris Culvenor co-CEO of Eureka Productions adds: “We are excited to add Race Against the Tide to Eureka’s slate. Set in stunning coastal locations, this high-stakes race against Mother Nature is truly event television, featuring incredible sand sculpting skills and eye-popping reveals. It’s a distinctive hit format that’s the perfect fit for the Australian audience and our breath-taking beaches.”