Sphere Abacus has picked up worldwide distribution rights (excluding the US) for Safehaven, a 10x60’ supernatural thriller from Ravenwood Productions, based on James Seale’s graphic novel for Michael Bay’s 451 Media Group. Created by James Seale, based on his graphic novel from Michael Bay’s 451 Media Group, Safehaven (10 x 1 hour) filmed in Canada, is directed by Kaare Andrews and James Seale, produced by Kevin V. Duncan, Stan Spry and Anthony Fankhauser and written by Sarah Larsen, Tamara Moulin, Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman, Adriana Capozzi and Seale.
In the tradition of Black Swan and Jacob’s Ladder, Safehaven is a high-concept, mind-bending series where dreams merge with reality to bring audiences a fast-paced, addictive mystery. The series stars Georgie Murphy (Gen V, Small Achievable Goals, Murdoch Mysteries), Bob Frazer (Supergirl, Motherland) and Gino Anania (Skymed, The Porter).Jonathan Ford, Managing Director, Sphere Abacus comments; “Safehaven is a suspense-filled drama which will take viewers on a thrilling paranormal journey with multiple unexpected twists and turns. We’re very pleased to have the opportunity to share this extended series with our international clients.”
“Kevin and I are thrilled to partner with Jonathan Ford and his team at Sphere Abacus,” said showrunner James Seale. “Their forward-looking company has the expertise, relationships and passion to position Safehaven for success in the global market.”
A rebellious teen with a troubled past, Jenna Frost was headed down a destructive path until a passion from her childhood re-emerged: a love of art. Drawing was an outlet where she could channel her darkness and exorcise her internal demons. Her latest creation is Safehaven, a comic book about a dystopian high school world.
But after a car accident leaves her in a coma, Jenna is unknowingly trapped in her subconscious. Inside the world of Safehaven. Like Dorothy in Oz, she must find a way out of a place where paranoia runs rampant and demons lurk around every corner. Her only ally is John Rayburn, the mysterious new school counselor who may be Jenna's only hope to uncover the truth and stay alive. In the real world, Rayburn is a cognitive therapist with a unique ability to tap into the unconscious mind. Together, he and Jenna form an unlikely dual-world partnership in a race to uncover the truth and bring Jenna back to the living world
