Switerland’s RTS learns About Antoine from Just for Entertainment and picks up companion doc

Dramadey series About Antoine

Swiss broadcaster RTS has acquired the first season of comedy-drama series About Antoine, as well as companion documentary Amazing Antoine.

The deal was announced by About Antoine’s producer, Quebec City-headquartered Just for Entertainment Distribution (JFED), formerly known as Amuz Distribution.

About Antoine is an uplifting story of love and family which focuses on life with a poly-handicapped child. Doc Amazing Antoine follows Antoine Parent-Bédard, the actor who stars in the series.

Alex Avon, chief marketing officer at JFED, said: “This series epitomises the type of premium programming we represent. As we continue in ‘keeping the world feeling good,’ we will bring the world the best comedy, dramedy, docs, music so much more.”

Eva Balibrea, head of content acquisitions at RTS, said: “We are proud to propose this luminous series and documentary to our Swiss audience and to be working with the fantastic team at Just for Entertainment Distribution.”