Binge confirms a new original drama commission, "Mix Tape'

Binge has confirmed a new original drama commission, "Mix Tape," an international co-production between the Foxtel Group, Aquarius Films and Subotica. The title is also supported by Screen Australia and Screen Ireland.“Screen Ireland is delighted to support Mix Tape, an Irish/Australian co-production written by acclaimed Irish writer Jo Spain," Andrew Byrne, Head of Television at Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, said. "We're proud to continue supporting Irish talent and the production of high-end TV drama; working closely with international commissioners and film agencies to tell original stories like this for audiences at home and around the world.”

"Mix Tape" is written by Jo Spain, and will be directed by Australian Director Lucy Gaffy. The series will be produced by Angie Fielder "Mix Tape" is commissioned by the Foxtel Group for customers of Foxtel and Binge and Polly Staniford for Aquarius Films and Aoife O’Sullivan and Tristan Orpen Lynch for Subotica. The Executive Producers on the project are Alison Hurbert-Burns, Lana Greenhalgh, Miranda Culley and Clare Mirabello. Major production investment from the Foxtel Group in association with Screen Australia and Screen Ireland. International sales by Eccho Rights.“A co-production allows us to tell this Australian and international story at a scale that will capture the audience's imagination and reinforces our commitment to creating premium, must-watch original stories," Byrne said.

The four-part event miniseries adapted from the popular and critically acclaimed novel by Jane Sanderson. Beginning in Sheffield, England in 1989 with Daniel and Alison’s all-encompassing teenage romance, forever etched in their memories through the music of their generation. To the modern day reality of their adult relationships, now living on opposite sides of the world. A new chapter begins for Daniel and Alison when they reconnect through a song from their shared past and explore their burning curiosity to understand if this is the love, and life, they were meant to have. “Mix Tape hits all the right notes – a tender tale of young love, nostalgia, friendship and celebrates the power of music," Screen Australia’s Head of Content Grainne Brunsdon said. "What’s not to love? We’re thrilled to partner with BINGE on this delightful series, which is bound to become a favourite with audiences – especially those who love a good soundtrack. ”