Beta Film & Danny Goldman launch Omega Global Media sales firm & set first project

Something Undone

Germany’s Beta Film and industry veteran Danny Goldman have launched a new distribution business focussing on high-end English-language TV series.

Omega Global Media, which is based out of London, will co-finance and distribute English-language dramas “beyond the constraints of the conventional studio, network, and streaming models”, it said.

Danny Goldman

Goldman, a former Sony Pictures Television and Miramax executive and MD of Goldridge Media, will lead the new firm, whose first project is the Canadian crime series Something Undone.

It was produced for CBC Gem and has already been licensed by ITVx, SBS Australia, TV4 Sweden and MTV Oy Finland through pre-sales. 4AM Film Studios and Little Mama Media proeduce, with Beta and Omega Global jointly distributing.

Goldman said: “TV distribution is a cyclical business. Nevertheless, passionate, gripping stories continue to entertain global audiences.

“As we enter the next phase of distribution, with a return to the importance of international finance and partnerships, the time felt right to launch a business that can deliver on that potential. I have known the team at Beta for many years, and I couldn’t think of a better partner to launch this venture with.”

Oliver Bachert, chief distribution officer at Beta Film, added that Omega Global would “build upon Beta’s legacy of successful English-language content.”