DRG Ties Up with Indie Synchronicity Films

DRG has signed an exclusive distribution deal with the boutique drama indie Synchronicity Films.

Synchronicity is owned and run by creative director and managing director Claire Mundell, a former executive producer at BBC Drama and head of CBBC Scotland. The company’s development slate includes The Cry, a six-part series based on Helen Fitzgerald’s best-selling book of the same name. The Cry, which has been in development with BBC Drama, is a psychological thriller that plays upon the deepest fears of parents, telling the story of what happens when a baby goes missing in a sleepy Australian holiday town. Jacquelin Perske (The Secret Life of Us, Spirited) has adapted the book.

As part of the two-year deal, DRG will acquire full distribution rights, outside of commissioning broadcaster arrangements, for all of Synchronicity Films’ television drama productions.

Noel Hedges, the executive VP of content and acquisitions at DRG, commented: “Claire and her team have established Synchronicity as an exciting and ambitious creative haven for writers and talent in the U.K. and U.S. They have superb relationships throughout the scripted world and as one can see from their slate, they have a keen eye for spotting great stories for the screen. DRG is delighted to be working with this very talented team and to bring its content into our expanding drama catalog. We are confident that the productions in development will really make a mark on the international stage and successfully help feed the current high demand for big, bold, original drama.”

Claire Mundell, Synchronicity Films’ creative director and managing director, added: “We’re delighted to be working with DRG as we move to the next level and develop our productions for the international marketplace. DRG has terrific experience to bring to the table and will add a huge amount of value to our business. We have an extensive slate in development and very ambitious plans for capitalizing on our creativity and distinctiveness: now feels like a great time to grow and we are excited to have DRG on board as our partner.”