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Foxtel
Foxtel and its streaming arm Binge are Australia's leading premium drama commissioners, building globally distributed original series with multi-agency funding and international sales to broadcasters including BBC1 and Hulu.
Current mandate
Foxtel Group and its streaming platform Binge occupy a central position in Australia's premium television landscape, commissioning original drama and documentary content that is increasingly designed for global distribution from the outset. The renewal of mystery drama High Country for an eight-part second season, produced by Curio Pictures and slated to screen on both Foxtel and Binge in 2026, represents the clearest current statement of that strategy. Global distribution for the series is being handled by Sony Pictures Television, the parent company of Curio Pictures, positioning the show for broad international reach after season one attracted sales to BBC1 and Hulu in the US.
Foxtel's recent acquisition and commissioning pattern spans premium drama and factual content. On the drama side, the High Country renewal is the headline move, backed by a multi-agency funding coalition that includes VicScreen, Screen Australia, the ABC, and Foxtel itself, with production set to generate an estimated 895 jobs in Victoria. On the factual side, recent commissions include food-and-travel documentary Deadliest Dinners and the chef-focused documentary Shannon Bennett: Pressure Cooker, both commissioned in early 2026, indicating an appetite for character-driven non-fiction alongside its flagship drama slate. Budgets across these projects have not been publicly disclosed, though the scale of the High Country production and its multi-body funding structure points to a significant investment tier.
Material reaching Foxtel and Binge is observed to travel through established production company relationships, co-production partnerships with bodies such as Screen Australia and state screen agencies, and the broader Sony Pictures Television network. The High Country commission originated through Curio Pictures, a named production partner with an ongoing relationship with the group. No open submission portal or unsolicited pathway is documented in tracked deal activity; every observed commission has arrived via an established production or co-production partner.
Signature peaks
- BBC1 + Hulu International Sales Secured — High Country season one attracted sales to both BBC1 and Hulu in the US, confirming cross-market appeal.
- 895 Production Jobs Created — Season two of High Country is projected to generate 895 jobs in Victoria during its production run.
- 4 agencies Funding Bodies on Slate — VicScreen, Screen Australia, the ABC, and Foxtel are all co-funding the High Country season two production.
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- Not disclosed
- Territory focus
- Not disclosed
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Every tracked commission observed by ScriptMatch has arrived through an established Australian production company partnership, most notably Curio Pictures, whose parent company Sony Pictures Television also handles global distribution for Foxtel originals. Co-funding arrangements with Screen Australia, VicScreen, and the ABC appear consistently in the deal structures of commissioned projects, suggesting that agency alignment is a documented part of the pathway by which projects reach the group.
- Deal structure
- Foxtel operates primarily as a commissioner and co-funder of original Australian content rather than a straight acquirer of completed films, typically entering multi-party funding arrangements alongside Screen Australia, state screen agencies, and production partners, with international distribution rights handled separately through third-party distributors such as Sony Pictures Television.
Recent acquisitions
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Deadliest Dinners
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Shannon Bennett: Pressure Cooker
Market context
High Country's sales to BBC1 and Hulu, with Sony Pictures Television handling global distribution, signal that Foxtel's Australian originals are now engineered for international reach from the ground up.
Foxtel Group and its streaming platform Binge occupy a central position in Australia's premium television landscape, commissioning original drama and documentary content that is increasingly designed for global distribution from the outset. The renewal of mystery drama High Country for an eight-part second season, produced by Curio Pictures and slated to screen on both Foxtel and Binge in 2026, represents the clearest current statement of that strategy. Global distribution for the series is being handled by Sony Pictures Television, the parent company of Curio Pictures, positioning the show for broad international reach after season one attracted sales to BBC1 and Hulu in the US.
Common questions about Foxtel
Does Foxtel or Binge accept unsolicited scripts?
No unsolicited submission pathway is documented in ScriptMatch's tracked deal activity for Foxtel or Binge. Every observed commission has arrived through an established production company relationship or co-production partnership, such as the ongoing arrangement with Curio Pictures on High Country. Writers looking to reach Foxtel are best positioned by attaching an Australian production company with an existing relationship with the group or a relevant state screen agency.
What budget level does Foxtel typically work at?
Foxtel does not publicly disclose production budgets on individual commissions. However, the scale of its flagship drama High Country, which is projected to generate 895 jobs in Victoria for its second season alone and draws co-funding from VicScreen, Screen Australia, the ABC, and Foxtel itself, points to a premium production tier. Factual commissions such as Deadliest Dinners and Shannon Bennett: Pressure Cooker sit at undisclosed but likely lower budget levels.
What festivals does Foxtel source content from?
ScriptMatch's tracked deal data does not document a consistent festival acquisition pattern for Foxtel or Binge. The company's observed model is commission-led rather than acquisition-led, with original projects developed in partnership with Australian production companies and co-funded by bodies such as Screen Australia and state screen agencies. International distribution is then handled downstream, as seen with Sony Pictures Television managing global sales for High Country.
How do I get my script in front of Foxtel or Binge?
Based on observed deal flow, the most documented route to Foxtel and Binge is through an established Australian production company with an existing relationship with the group. Curio Pictures, for example, is a named ongoing partner. Alignment with Screen Australia or a state screen agency such as VicScreen also appears in the funding structure of commissioned projects, suggesting that projects with agency support carry additional credibility in the commissioning process.
What genres is Foxtel currently acquiring or commissioning?
Foxtel's current commissioning activity spans premium mystery drama and character-driven factual content. The renewal of High Country, an ensemble mystery drama exploring complex social themes, is the headline drama commission. Recent factual commissions include food-and-travel documentary Deadliest Dinners and chef-focused documentary Shannon Bennett: Pressure Cooker, both from early 2026. The company's public seeking statement emphasises character-driven narratives with ensemble casts that resonate with both domestic and international audiences.
Is Foxtel currently active in the market?
Yes. Foxtel and Binge are actively commissioning original content as of 2026, with the High Country season two renewal, a multi-agency funded eight-part drama series, representing the most significant recent signal. Two factual commissions, Deadliest Dinners and Shannon Bennett: Pressure Cooker, were also confirmed in early 2026. ScriptMatch's latest tracked signal for the entity is dated August 2026, and 18 total records have been logged across the past 12 months.
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