The Serielizados festival in Barcelona has honored influential Israeli creator Hagai Levi’s series “Etty” and the Spanish production “Killing a Bear” with top international and national awards, respectively. The awards ceremony, held Saturday night, celebrated excellence in television storytelling across competitive sections.
Serielizados Festival Recognizes International and National Series Excellence
Hagai Levi, widely recognized for his work on acclaimed series such as “The Affair” and “Scenes From a Marriage,” secured the best international series award for “Etty.” This win further solidifies Levi’s reputation as a leading voice in contemporary television drama. The prize for best national series was awarded to “Killing a Bear,” a project from prominent Spanish TV-making duo Jorge and Alberto Sánchez-Cabezudo, known for their work on “La Zona.” The festival’s competitive sections aim to highlight and reward innovative and high-quality television productions from around the globe.
‘El Observatorio’ Secures Mind the Gap Pitch Prize
In addition to the series awards, “El Observatorio” was recognized with the Mind the Gap Pitch Prize. This award underscores the festival’s commitment to fostering new talent and supporting the development of promising projects in their early stages. The Mind the Gap section is dedicated to showcasing and nurturing unproduced series with innovative concepts and strong narrative potential.
The Serielizados festival serves as a significant platform for the television industry, bringing together creators, producers, and distributors to discuss the future of series creation and distribution. The event typically features masterclasses, roundtables, and screenings, offering valuable insights into the creative process and business aspects of television production.
While details regarding the specific plotlines or themes of “Etty” and “Killing a Bear” were not immediately available beyond their award recognition, the accolades from Serielizados suggest they represent compelling narratives that resonated with the festival’s jury. The success of these series at an international festival like Serielizados can often lead to broader distribution and increased recognition for the creative teams involved.
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