Insurgent Ties Up with Producer Cathy Konrad

LOS ANGELES: Insurgent Media and producer Cathy Konrad have entered into a first-look deal, the first project from which will be the espionage thriller series Cicada 3301.

Konrad’s film credits include Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma, Girl, Interrupted and Kids, while her TV work includes Zoo for CBS and Scream for MTV. Cicada 3301, based on true events surrounding the global online code-breaking phenomenon of the same name, will be the first project under the deal between Konrad and Insurgent.

“I have been fortunate in my career to work with partners who share my taste and passion for both genre and character stories,” said Konrad. “While working with the Insurgent team, it has become clear, very quickly, that we share a similar aesthetic and sensibility for storytelling, and that we are in sync with regards to the talent we want to be in business with and support creatively. Insurgent has the ability to develop and finance material, and they have a keen interest in creating content across all media platforms. I am excited by the opportunity to collaborate with them and help build a great slate.”

“Our brand of content is bold, edgy and thought-provoking. We like entertainment that stays with you after the credits roll,” added Insurgent Media’s Ezna Sands. “Cathy shares this philosophy, as evidenced by the many groundbreaking films she’s produced over the years. Her wealth of experience, impeccable taste and deep relationships will fuel our growing slate of projects.”