Screen Australia and Dynamic TV (Savage River, Harry Wild, Drops of God, Ginny & Georgia, Trapped) have announced that Pike Salto and Lake Martin Films’ Fox Hunt, created by writer/producer Nicole Delprado (pictured left) and producer Kate Separovich (right) has been selected for the Dynamic Television Scripted Initiative.
The crime mystery series will receive $100,000 in development funding ($50,000 from Screen Australia and $50,000 from Dynamic Television). The initiative aims to support distinctive scripted television projects that show potential for global success.
Fox Hunt follows the enigmatic investigator Mackenzie Fox, who resurfaces after a five-year absence, determined to solve any case that comes her way. With a secretive past and city full of adversaries hungry for revenge, Mackenzie navigates the line between hunter and hunted. This eight-part series promises a unique blend of suspense, drama – featuring a female lead who defies conventional characters in the genre.
Louise Gough, Screen Australia’s Director of Narrative Content said, “Fox Hunt is a standout project that brings fresh perspective to the thriller genre. Nicole Delprado’s unique vision, combined with the dynamic character of Mackenzie Fox, offers audiences a compelling narrative infused with wit and intensity. We and the team at Dynamic Television are proud to support such innovative storytelling that highlights Australia’s creative talent on the international stage.”
Carrie Stein, Dynamic’s President Global Scripted Television said, “Fox Hunt is exactly what we were looking for from our initiative with Screen Australia and we can’t wait to begin further development of the series with Nicole and Kate. The pilot script instantly grabbed our attention because of its undeniable central character who’s mysterious, flawed, brash and has a fantastic and surprising back story that comes to light slowly and suspensefully in service of the present-day season-long mystery.”
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