Passion Picks Up Figure 8 Titles

LONDON: Passion Distribution has picked up the rights to distribute a slate of factual titles from Figure 8 Films, among them Conjoined at the Head and Transgender Teens, launching the shows to the international market at MIPCOM.

Also included in the Figure 8 deal are Joined for Life, Joined for Life: Sweet Sixteen, Miracle Man: John of God, Miracle Steps, No Arms Needed, Saving Life and Limb and Unmasked: Treacher Collins Syndrome. The titles, previously sold by ID Distribution, will be distributed outside the U.S. by Passion, which will launch the titles officially at MIPCOM in October.

Sally Miles, the CEO of Passion, said: “We are huge fans of Bill Hayes and his entire team at Figure 8 Films. Their series and specials really resonate with a worldwide audience providing both character and story. Bill and his team have a unique way of bringing out the best from their subjects and I believe that has to do with the relationships they build with everyone they work with.”

Bill Hayes, the president and founder of Figure 8 Films, said: “These films are truly about the most remarkable people. It is a great privilege to share these stories with people around the world.”