Two new high-end drama projects in pre-production
Independent producer Nevision and global production and distribution group Red Arrow Entertainment have joined forces for a new co-development deal.
The partnership will see the co-development of high-end drama for the international market.
Two initial projects are already in advanced stages of development: Post One, a high-concept series written by Gregory Edmont (The Secret Adventure of Jules Verne; Sweet Medicine); and Geneva, a spy thriller written by Matt Thorne (8 Minutes Idle). Both series will be produced by Nevision and distributed internationally by Red Arrow International.
James Baker, President of Red Arrow Entertainment Group said: “We are delighted to have forged this new partnership with Nevision. They are working with some fantastic writers to develop a range of compelling new stories. It’s great to work together at such an early stage to help get these shows made and find strong homes for them around the world.”
James Cabourne, Executive Chairman of Nevision added: “Red Arrow is one of the most exciting players in global drama and we are thrilled to be working with them to co-develop two major new series. Both projects have the potential to be breakthrough hits and we look forward to moving them into the next stage of production.”
Nevision is a creative hub, rooted in the production and financing of quality television and theatrical content for the global market. Nevision’s board includes some of the UK’s leading creative and business executives including James Cabourne, Neil Zeiger, Tim Buxton, Nigel Pickard and Sharon Bloom with a string of globally renowned drama credits to their names. Through a forward thinking, concept-to-screen initiative, balancing creativity and business strategy, Nevision works as a co-producer forming creative relationships with other like-minded producers and distributors, accelerating production and enabling access to international markets. As an executive producer, Nevision provides a transparent and fast route to deficit finance.
Nevision also owns a majority stake in boutique financing and distribution company About Premium Content (APC), which has offices in Paris and London.
Red Arrow Entertainment Group is comprised of 15 Production Companies across 6 countries, alongside global distributor Red Arrow International. The Group’s significant production output includes scripted, non-scripted and factual television programs; feature films; and digital content for an array of global networks and platforms. In addition, the Group has creative partnerships and joint ventures with Studio71, STV Productions, The Imaginarium Studios and Sync Media. Red Arrow Entertainment Group is part of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, one of Europe’s leading media groups.
Contact:
DDA Blueprint
Janet Balmforth
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 8868 0511
Email: janet@ddablueprint.com
ProSiebenSat.1 Group
Viktoria Döderlein
Tel: + 49 (0) 9507 1160
Email: Viktoria.Doederlein@prosiebensat1.com