Scottish indie Freedom Scripted today announces it has signed a first look distribution deal with All3Media International.

Having secured investment from C4 Indie Growth Fund last summer, the deal will see Glasgow based Freedom partnering with All3Media International on its diverse scripted slate. The focus of which is on thought provoking, character-led drama.

Further slate announcements will be released in the coming months.

Freedom Scripted MD Mike Ellen says: ‘Freedom are super excited to be working with the mighty All3Media International. With the line between commissioning and acquisition blurring at both ends of the market it’s never been so important to think about global distribution and finance from a project’s inception, however local it may be. All3Media International have a stellar track record and team second to none. They understand the UK scripted model, how that plugs in internationally and have a proven commitment to ambitious Nations and Regions producers.’

Lauren Jackson, Scripted Content Executive at All3Media International adds: “Freedom is working with a strong range of writers on great pieces of IP and original projects. They have an exciting and rich scripted slate and we are so pleased to be working with Mike and his team.”