All3media International sells "The Control Room" thriller in three continents

All3Media International inks multiple deals across three continents for Hartswood Films acclaimed thriller "The Control Room". This marks All3Media International’s first distribution agreement with the BAFTA, Peabody and RTS winning producer behind "Sherlock" and "Dracula".

Following its acclaimed premiere on BBC One, "The Control Room" has been acquired in Australia, where it will launch on BBC Studios, with a second window in this territory also signed with national broadcaster ABC. In China, national streaming service Pumpkin Film has also taken the series.

In Europe, the three-part thriller will air in the Netherlands on public broadcaster NPO, in Spain on Comunidad Filmin, and in Ireland on Virgin Media Television. In addition, Dazzler Media has acquired home entertainment rights to the series in the UK and Ireland.

Elaine Cameron, Executive Producer at Hartswood Films commented “All3Media International has an exceptional track record, working on some of the best scripted content in recent memory so we are thrilled 'The Control Room' marks our first partnership with this fantastic team. The universal appeal of this high-octane, atmospheric and riveting thriller has been proven by this brilliant raft of sales, and we are incredibly excited to watch as 'The Control Room' grips audiences around the world.”

Commissioned by the BBC and executive produced by Elaine Cameron ("Sherlock") for Hartswood Films and Gaynor Holmes for the BBC, the series is led by Iain De Caestecker ("Roadkill") and Joanna Vanderham ("Dancing on the Edge"). The thriller is written by BAFTA and RTS award-winner Nick Leather ("Mothers’ Day") and directed by Amy Neil ("Trust Me").

Maartje Horchner, EVP Content at All3Media International commented, “We are thrilled that 'The Control Room' marks our first partnership with Hartswood Films. An utterly compelling, original thriller 'The Control Room' is a fantastic addition to Hartswood Films’ legacy of premium, landmark dramas. Beautifully shot and led by captivating performances from Iain De Caestecker and Joanna Vanderham, Nick Leather’s exhilarating script seamlessly combines edge-of-your-seat twists and turns with poignant character-driven drama. With broadcasters in Europe, Australia, and Asia already committed to this new thriller, we are excited to discover more brilliant global partners as we take the series to international market.”

Set in Glasgow, "The Control Room" tells the story of Gabe, an ordinary man who works as an emergency call handler for the Scottish Ambulance Service in Glasgow. His world is turned upside down when he receives a desperate life-and-death call from a woman who appears to know him. With Gabe under pressure to work out who she is, he makes a decision that threatens to have devastating consequences.