German Streamer Joyn Commissions First Original Drama

The newly launched German streaming platform Joyn has revealed its first original drama series commission: Dignity.

The political thriller Dignity is a joint commission by Joyn in Germany and MEGA in Chile. The series is produced by Story House Productions in Germany and the Chilean film and TV producer Invercine & Wood, in co-production with the Chilean television fund CNTV and MEGA, and is currently in production in Germany and Chile.

Red Arrow Studios International has secured global distribution rights to the drama and will launch the series together with Joyn and MEGA at MIPCOM. Dignity is a haunting thriller inspired by the real-life story of a German sect in Chile. Established by former Nazi soldier Paul Schaefer in a quiet Chilean town, the mysterious, Germanic cult ‘Colonia Dignidad’ forged a four-decades-long history of torture, child abuse and murder within the walls of its vast compound, protected by General Pinochet’s dictatorship.

Katja Hofem, CCMO and managing director of Joyn, said: “We are very proud to offer this high-class series with international star appeal to our German audience. Joyn believes in local storytelling, and this story is of German and international relevance. This production is an important step for our young platform and shows our commitment to original production.”

Bo Stehmeier, president of Red Arrow Studios International, said: “Dignity is a gripping and tense thriller which sheds a fresh light on this dark chapter of German and Chilean history. With a narrative thread high in emotion and drama, coupled with the outstanding creative power of both Invercine & Wood and Story House Productions behind the show, we’re confident the series will make for important viewing and captivate audiences around the world.”