Keshet Media Group pushes into Australian with Northern Pictures partnership

Global distribution and production company  Keshet International has paired with Australian production Northern Pictures to open Keshet Australia.

The move will give Australia and New Zealand access to Israeli media company Keshet Media Group’s scripted and unscripted formats.

The  Israel-based company formed in the 90s with Keshet International being established in 2000. It was responsible for the original adaptation of Homeland, Prisoners of War.

Under the agreement, Keshet Australia will be jointly owned by David Haslingden’s Racat Group, the parent company of Northern Pictures, and Keshet International. Northern Pictures will have the rights to over 50 Keshet International properties, to be produced in the territory under the Keshet Australia banner.