Libertine Pictures Formed International Partnerships
The New Zealand production house has joined forces with Gordian Media and Fusebox Entertainment to grow its global reach.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Sex Life
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Libertine Pictures has established new partnerships with Gordian Media and Fusebox Entertainment to boost international development for its projects. The New Zealand-based company is also debuting the second season of its fantasy adventure series Secrets at Red Rocks at this month's MIPCOM event.
Why it matters
These strategic alliances aim to expand the global distribution and development pipeline for New Zealand-produced creative content. By leveraging expertise from Australian and London-based partners, the studio seeks to broaden the commercial reach of its scripted and factual slates.
Secrets at Red Rocks is an eight-part live-action fantasy adventure series, with each individual episode lasting 24 minutes. Jason Simms will now lead the commercial strategy for the studio's scripted projects.
The players
Libertine Pictures
A production company based in New Zealand that creates various film and television content.
Gordian Media
An unscripted production company operating out of Australia and New Zealand led by Brendan Dahill and Justin Corbett.
Fusebox Entertainment
A London-based scripted label and consultancy firm that represents creative projects on the international market.
Jason Simms
A professional media strategist who manages international commercial representation for the scripted slate.
The details
Gordian Media will focus on developing factual entertainment and premium documentary formats, while London-based Fusebox Entertainment will manage the international representation of the studio's scripted portfolio. These partnerships specifically aim to increase the production and global market presence of content originated in New Zealand.
Timeline
October 2026 marks the presentation of the new series season at MIPCOM.
Culture Shift
This move mirrors the ongoing internationalization of the media production sector where regional studios align with foreign partners to compete globally. It signals a move away from isolated regional production models toward collaborative, cross-border development strategies.
Audiences can expect to see increased availability of New Zealand-originated factual and scripted content on global streaming platforms. These partnerships may lead to faster production cycles for upcoming seasons of premium international formats.
The takeaway
Collaborative production agreements help regional studios scale their operations and reach wider audiences. This strategy allows creators to benefit from the commercial expertise of international partners while retaining their regional identity.
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