Two New Titles for Hat Trick Catalog

Hat Trick International has inked an exclusive multiyear first-look deal with U.K.-based producer Summer Film, bringing two new titles to its catalog.

The partnership sees Hat Trick International securing distribution for the six-part series The Drag Lab, recently commissioned for Channel 4 and currently in production, and Manhunting With My Mum, a one-hour special featuring presenter, club DJ and radio host AJ Odudu.

Summer Films was established last year by Creative Director Lucy Hillman (Great Ormond Street, The Choir: Military Wives) and Managing Director Sam Whittaker (Brat Camp, World’s Strictest Parents).

“We’re delighted to secure this partnership with Summer Films—teaming up with innovative independent producers is a key strategy for Hat Trick International and will ensure we continue to deliver the very best content to the global market,” commented Hat Trick International’s acquisitions executive, Hana Zidek. “Lucy and Sam’s expertise in creating contemporary factual programming ensures they are the perfect fit, and we’re excited to see what this new collaboration will bring.”

Executive Producer Lucy Hillman said: “We’re looking forward to working with Hat Trick International to bring our new productions to the global market. Both Manhunting with My Mum and The Drag Lab will deliver a uniquely entertaining perspective on themes that are relevant to viewers wherever they are in the world. At a time when the world feels divided and uncertain about the future, what better tonic than such a fabulous drag family. Could tolerance, camaraderie and a generous splash of glitter in The Drag Lab be just what we all need?”