US-based Fifth Season has signed a first-look distribution agreement with Michael Ellenberg’s Media Res International.
Fifth Season will have first-look rights to distribute Media Res’s international projects and has previously handled series such as Pachinko, Scenes From a Marriage, and The Morning Show.
The Swedish psychological drama Summer of 1985 (6×45’) was greenlit by SVT. The series follows a murder investigation that begins when a boy is found drowned on the mythical island of Svärtan. As the investigation deepens, the discovery of a mysterious and ancient creature blurs the line between legend and reality. The story is based on the novel of the same name by Scandinavian author John Ajvide Lindqvist. Lars Blomgren, CEO of Media Res International, also serves as an executive producer on the project.
This is the company’s first project in Sweden, aiming to deliver distinctive stories with global appeal.
