DRG establishes new partnership with Dopamine
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| 01 April 2020

In the middle of signing a series of distribution deals, NENT Studios company DRG has established a new partnership with independently operated Mexican studio Dopamine.

The new collaboration will see the two companies co-finance, develop and produce English-language scripted content, allowing DRG to increase its support for UK producers in bringing their shows to the screen.

A part of Grupo Salinas, Dopamine launched in 2017 and focuses on the curation, creation, development and production of original content for global platforms, under any type of management, business model, and partnership. Dopamine was behind the successful TV series Hernán (pictured), an epic drama of the conquest of continental America and the meeting of two civilisations led by Captain Hernán Cortés. Currently, Dopamine has up to 20 projects in development and co-production, including Amarres (produced for TNT), and Cóyotl (for Space) for Warner Media.


Commenting on the partnership with DRG, CEO Fidela Navarro said: “From day one, Dopamine has been an ambitious business, keen to create content that works on a global level. This new alliance with DRG pairs us with experienced hands in the international market and helps strengthen our strategy. We share DRG’s passion for storytelling and look forward to a long and successful relationship, creating truly standout new English-language scripted content for broadcasters and streaming platforms worldwide.”

Added DRG CEO and NENT Studios UK managing director Richard Halliwell: “Dopamine is a truly exciting business within the rapidly developing scripted landscape in Latin America and we are thrilled to be working together to co-finance and co-create a new slate of English-language dramas. Dopamine is already producing high-quality Spanish-language content, and our collaboration will extend its global reach while providing DRG with access to its talented team, unique storytelling capabilities, and a greater understanding of the Latin American market. This partnership will further increase our investment in the UK production industry, and we look forward to announcing our first production together very soon.”