The premium scripted content production company Blackpills as chosen Thema to increase its distribution in Latin America, North America, Canada, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Russia, Poland and UAE.
Commenting on the development, Patrick Holzman, CEO of Blackpills, said: “Blackpills is delighted with this agreement which allows it to approach Thema’s extensive customer and prospect base of distributors around the world. This agreement once again strengthens the exposure of Blackpills brand in territories where we had little or no presence and will quickly allow privileged access to our catalog of premium short form series, which are becoming essential for young adults.
Philippe Rouxel, distribution at Thema, added: “We are very excited to welcome Blackpills into Thema’s growing portfolio of non-linear content propositions. Our aim is to bring Blackpills’ distinctive short-form drama series, with their unique storytelling, to ever-engaged young adult audiences throughout the world”.
Blackpills was founded in 2017 by Patrick Holzman (formerly with Allociné and Canal+ International) and Daniel Marhely (founder of Deezer), with offices in Los Angeles, Paris and Tel Aviv. It has already produced more than 60 series in less than three years.
Meanwhile, Thema is a subsidiary of Canal+ Group. Founded in 2005, it now includes five subsidiaries overseas and represents 180 channels as well as SVOD/VOD/OTT in HD and 4K.
