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From true crime in Australia and Germany's far right to gender-affirming surgeries in the 1970s and vertical romcoms: the selection for this year's Seriesly Berlin Project Pitches is in. From Latvia and Ireland through Germany, across Europe to North and South America, and on to Australia, the 18 international projects explore self-expression, identity, friendship, family and different forms of love — rooted in very different local realities.

From a Berlin Gold Heist and Welsh Crime to São Paulo’s Art Scene, Argentine Midlife and Canadian Friendship: This year’s premieres: This year's series selection ranges from world premieres to festival favorites fresh off Series Mania and Locarno, bringing established storytellers together with exciting new voices. The screenings are open to everyone who loves series, offering audiences the opportunity not only to discover new stories on the big screen, but also to meet and engage in conversation with the creators behind them.

Three new initiatives for the conference programme This year, three major new initiatives will be included in the conference programme: Stories at Risk, a European think tank on creative freedom and democratic dialogue; Beyond the East-West Co-Production Myth, a new collaboration with the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival exploring the potential of creative series co-productions […]

New formats – shared attention? Micro dramas and long form series A maximum of three-minute suspense arcs, hundreds episodes of thrill, one cliffhanger after another: micro-dramas demonstrate just how radically storytelling timelines can be compressed with smartphones serving as the stage. Yet the debate regarding vertical series formats has only just begun in Germany: at […]

Ready to bring your vision and project to life? Submit it and take the stage at SERIESLY BERLIN PITCHES during the Seriesly Berlin Conference on 15-16  September, 2026!  SERIESLY BERLIN offers pitch platforms for writers, creators & producers at every stage of development and financing. Whether you’re just starting out or actively seeking  partners, we have the perfect opportunity for you.  […]

Join us at SERIESLY BERLIN – Season 03, taking place 14–17 September, 2026, and showcase your next series on the big screen. We’re looking for bold, original storytelling across all genres — from drama and comedy to documentary, sci-fi, and beyond. Why apply to SERIESLY BERLIN PREMIERES → Present your series in a curated, industry-focused setting → Connect […]

The third season of Seriesly Berlin officially kicks off in September 2026, but before the curtain rises in the German capital, the spotlight turns to Lille. In March 2026, the global series industry will gather at Series Mania. The Series Mania Forum (24–26 March 2026) has become a key meeting hub for series producers, directors, writers, broadcasters, and […]

The projects participating in this year’s Seriesly Berlin Pitches on 17 September have finally been chosen: 16 outstanding new serial projects – eight for the Seriesly Berlin Co-Production Pitch for projects already in developmentandeight for the Seriesly Berlin Writers’ Pitch for projects in early stages of development – have been selected to present their stories […]

Season 02 is warming up. The first Seriesly Berlin Premieres titles are set, bringing together fearless voices and stories you won’t forget anytime soon: Eve’s Rib (La Costilla de Eva) (Colombia)Set in a Colombian city haunted by a serial killer targeting homosexuals, this gripping drama follows a group of young people exploring their sexuality amid […]