‘Line of Duty’ Director Douglas Mackinnon Preps Edinburgh-Set Paramedic Drama ‘BurnTime,’ Builds Slate at Rugged Island Films (EXCLUSIVE)
“Line of Duty” and “Good Omens” director Douglas Mackinnon is prepping an Edinburgh-set paramedic drama that’s part of a growing slate at his recently…
Variety reports: “Line of Duty” and “Good Omens” director Douglas Mackinnon is prepping an Edinburgh-set paramedic drama that’s part of a growing slate at his recently launched production outfit Rugged Island Films.
Mackinnon will be presenting the series in the Drama Co-Production Forum at Rome’s MIA Market, which runs Oct. 19 – 23.
This entertainment story centres on Italy. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Rugged Island Films, Line of Duty’ Director Douglas and Mackinnon Preps Edinburgh-Set Paramedic.
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