all3media international Signs Deal with Blackfella for Total Control

Blackfella Films has inked a deal that sees all3media international managing worldwide sales of the contemporary political thriller Total Control.

Total Control is co-created by and stars Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under, Hilary and Jackie) alongside Deborah Mailman (Mystery Road). The series was recently recommissioned for a second season by ABC Australia.

The second season, currently in development by Blackfella Films with plans to shoot early in 2021, will continue the story of Alex Irving (Mailman), a charismatic and contradictory Indigenous woman catapulted into government as part of a cynical power play. Keshet International maintains tape and format rights to season one in North America.

Maartje Horchner, executive VP of content at all3media international, said, “We’re excited to partner with Blackfella Films on Total Control—and congratulate Darren, Rachel and the team on their recent MIPCOM award. This intelligent contemporary drama plays into the timely, global issue of Black and First Nation rights, as Alex’s journey to represent her Australian Indigenous community at the top level of politics becomes fraught with gameplay and complexity.”

Darren Dale, the managing director/producer at Blackfella Films, added, “Total Control features brilliant performances by Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths, combined with themes that are incredibly relevant to today’s global audience, as Alex’s passion, hope and idealism meet the increasingly murky world of politics. We’d like to thank Keshet International on their tremendous work on setting up the show and are delighted to be able to take the series forward and continue Alex’s story with all3media international on board as the international funding partner for series two.”