Premium LGBTQ Network Here TV Secures Colombian 'Natural Selection'
Here TV launched in 2004, making it the world's first SVOD LGBTQ+ video service.
LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The American premium network Here TV has acquired the award-winning short form series, which will be aired on all HereTV platforms in original Columbian Spanish with English subtitles.
Here TV launched in 2004, making it the world's first SVOD LGBTQ+ video service. Here TV reaches millions of viewers each month and has produced Academy award-winning films ('Gods and Monsters', 'Departures') in addition to receiving four Daytime Emmy Award nominations.
Natural Selection (9x11′) is a political thriller directed by James Urrego. The series follows the investigation into the murder of trans artist Madorilyn Crawford. Dark secrets that involve powerful people in the Colombian political class are revealed and the hypocrisy of those in power is exposed.
Natural Selection won Buenos Aires Web Fest 2018, Roma Web Fest and Dubwebfest 2017.
John Mongiardo, President, Here TV says, "Here TV is always proud to present a global perspective for an array of LGBTQ stories. Our representation at the National Association of Latino Producers brought us to this new, edgy, Columbian-produced detective drama, in a fast-paced series format. We are excited to engage our viewers with a new approach to crime stories in a compelling international LGBTQ voice."
Christopher Donaldson, VP of Content, Here Media says, "We're thrilled to partner with the talented teams at Helena Films and Videoplugger to showcase the rainbow-wide array of LGBTQ voices in South America. This 11-episode series not only looks and feels like a slick, international thriller, but also has the psychological heft, intimacy and excitement of a binge-worthy drama."
Sergio Carreño, Producer, Helena Films says, "Here Media becomes the first window in which Latin American short format content begins to take over the North American market. Natural Selection brings to the public a story in the best style of the North American thriller, told from a Latin American perspective, a very special story that faithfully represents the particular political and social context of present-day Colombia."
Emanuele Galloni, CEO Videoplugger says, Natural Selection is an outstanding web series, with great production value, character development, and photography. With a compelling storyline that will entertain LGBT audiences and beyond. It was just waiting for Videoplugger to plug it onto the right audience and we're confident it will keep travelling globally pretty soon."
SOURCE Here Media