Meet the program team

05.07.2024

We're happy to welcome Matija Dragojevic as Head of Programming and Silvia Taha as Program Coordinator to the team. In the past, Matija has worked with Sundance Labs, Seriencamp, Cinelink Sarajevo and most recently as Conference Programmer of the 2024 edition of Berlinale Series Market. Silvia Taha has a professional background in the film and festival industry and has worked for Pluto Film Distribution, among others. Bastian Asdonk, managing director of the production company Hyperbole and creator of Seriesly Berlin and former European Film Market Director and festival expert Dennis Ruh, will support the festival as consultants.

21.08.26

Seriesly Berlin Pitches 2026: 18 international series projects selected

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.

11.08.26

International line-up of 13 series unveiled, spanning 11 countries

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.

17.07.26

Beyond the East-West Co-Production Myth: New Partnerships for European Series

More than just a production site, but a creative hub: At the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, industry experts discussed how new series collaborations are developing and highlighted Central and Eastern Europe’s innovative potential for European series production. The entire panel discussion “Understanding CEE’s Hidden Production Ecosystems” from the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival can be watched below this article.