Global Constellation kicked off sales on Heaven’s Gate, billed as the first official co-pro between the Netherlands and Malaysia, at Series Mania in Lille this week.
The five-parter, commissioned by NPO and NTR, is produced by New Amsterdam Film Company with Kinovisuals. It is supported by the Netherlands Film Production Incentive, the National Public Broadcasting Fund (NPO Fund), and the Film in Malaysia Incentive (FIMI), administered by FINAS. Production is underway with a planned 2027 delivery.
Ulrike Schröder, managing director of TV at Global Constellation, said “Heaven’s Gate brings a distinctive international perspective, weaving historical and colonial narratives that resonate with global audiences and reflects the storytelling that Global Constellation champions. Jim Taihuttu, Lisette Donkersloot, and the wider team are exceptional talents, and we’re excited to present this bold new series to international partners”
Sander Verdonk, producer and founder of New Amsterdam Film Company, added, “Securing Global Constellation for international sales is a testament to the universal appeal of Heaven’s Gate. This series defines our ambition to reach broad audiences with high-end, auteur-driven content. We look forward to introducing this distinctive intersectional perspective to international partners at Series Mania as production continues in Malaysia.”
