PROJECT LUND ADVENTURE FEATURE KEY FACTS
PRODUCTION COMPANY Blue Anchor Productions New Zealand
PRODUCTION Five episode historical true story
GENRE Period action adventure
RESEARCH Extensive historical library with unique family documents. Key archive support Lloyds of London, P&O Heritage, museums and story enthusiasts. Oceanography, scientific maritime studies, engineers etc…
LOGLINE Never before has a story been told highlighting the challenges and dangers of building a shipping line from scratch. Will our Danish/Anglo protagonist tycoon survive the chill winds of business and personal misfortune? He faces the ultimate test when his flagship goes missing. From Denmark, London and Australia loss and heartache bedevil protagonist overcoming envy, threats, possible sabotage and distorted competition by the London shipping establishment. Fortunes made and lost in this intriguing feature pitches the very best of human endeavour against the forces of evil who want to bring the empire crashing down. Who will win? A Court of Enquiry wraps up the story. Search for lost ship continues to provide solace for 211 who lost their lives.
SCREENPLAY Completed and available for viewing on request.
PRODUCTION HISTORY First co-production – project initiation 2017 when idea was first proposed.
PRODUCTION LOCATIONS Australia and UK
BUDGET USD9.5MN (rounded) from $1.7mn – $1.9mn per episode.
BUDGET OFFSETS Producer tax credits TBC
EOI REQUIREMENTS Co-production, finance, sales, distribution
CURRENT TEAM Project manager/screenplay author/executive director: 3 technical advisers: 2 illustrators and model makers : media marketing expert.
CONTACT guy@blueanchorproductions.co.nz