ZDF Enterprises, the commercial arm of German Pubcaster ZDF, has signed a first-look development and distribution deal with Projector Pictures, the production company behind shows such as “Kidnap and Ransom” and "The Body Farm". Projector is currently developing a number of projects across the UK networks, as well as in the US, where they have been working with ABC Studios, Lionsgate and with Showtime, on a remake of “Kidnap and Ransom”. ZDF Enterprises distributes a catalogue of more than 5,000 hours of drama programming on behalf of ZDF as well as third parties. Recent shows include “Blochin – The Living and the Dead”, “The Team”, “The Bridge/Bron”, “The Killing” and “The Fall”.

The deal, which begins with immediate effect, was brokered by Rachel Gesua, Executive Producer at Projector Pictures, Charles Moore, Partner at Wiggin, Karoline Meichsner-Sertl, VP Legal Affairs at ZDF Enterprises and Tasja Abel, VP ZDFE.drama.

Fred Burcksen, Executive VP and COO of ZDF Enterprises: “Projector Pictures’ approach to programming and its commitment to creating distinctive, innovative British drama for a global audience is a great fit for our company, and we are thrilled to begin this collaboration."

Rachel Gesua, Executive Producer at Projector Pictures, agrees: “We are hugely excited to be working with ZDF Enterprises, a company with an impressive track record in distributing original, high end drama that has achieved tremendous international recognition. Projector shares their passion and ambition for developing outstanding drama with great talent and we're looking forward to this partnership and working closely with the ZDF Enterprisesteam.”