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Sydney-based distributor Escapade Media has boarded Storyfirst and Hispter Films’s upcoming six-part drama series Grassroots.

Based in Liechtenstein, Daydreamers Worldwide Entertainment, led by Ute Cichocki, has almost twenty years of trajectory in Eastern and Central Europe.

Escapade Media has reached a new agreement with Daydreamers Worldwide Entertainment, which will be the company’s representative for Eastern and Central Europe. Daydreamers, based in Liechtenstein, has already concluded deals for Escapade prior to extending the relationship.

Escapade Media has secured worldwide rights to the series "Bluenoses" (26x5’) developed by award-winning, Australia based writer/performer duo, Martin & Annie Chatterton and produced by Hungry Head Productions UK. The series showcases engaging poems by one of Britain's best-loved children's poets, Paul Cookson, along with ‘live’ animated drawings by globally successful illustrator, Martin.

Escapade Media has secured the worldwide rights to the animated series Bluenoses, produced by Hungry Head Productions UK.

Escapade Media has tapped Endemol Shine International alum James Braham as consultant for the U.K., Ireland, Germany and select U.S. clients. Braham brings more than 27 years of experience in TV content distribution to the job. In his first major role, he oversaw sales in Asia at Pearson Television International (later Fremantle). He joined Southern Star International in 2005 to handle Eastern Europe sales and later added the Nordics to his role.

Escapade Media has secured distribution rights for the blue-chip natural-history documentary Hacking Evolution—Lionfish, produced by Orange Frame for PBS.

The Australian company will distribute the PBS film worldwide, except in the United States. Jeff Boedeker secured the commission from PBS, who will broadcast the film on October 2022.

The UK deal follows the Finnish film’s prestigious opening night at The London Surf Film Festival and award for “The Spirit of the Festival”.