TV Fest Ignites with European Series Premieres

The fourth edition of the South International Series Festival commences on October 30, featuring a robust fiction competition with a strong European presence and increasing Andalusian industry involvement.

Festival director Carles Montiel emphasized growth in international scope and connecting Andalusia's industry with national and global markets. The event has secured recognition from Spanish producers and platforms.

Its Fiction Competition includes four world premieres from Spanish streaming services, such as Movistar Plus's "Patagonia" and HBO Max's "Infamy." The festival also presents UK's "Stepping Up."

European series from Norway's NRK, France's Arte, and Germany's ARD Degeto are also in competition. Amazon MGM Studios will debut its first Danish original, "Snake Killer," showcasing Denmark's interest in co-productions.

The festival honors Ronan Bennett and Alvaro Morte, with Isabel Coixet delivering a masterclass. Industry talks will explore the Young Adult phenomenon and directing.

Non-fiction highlights include Arte's "The Oligarch and the Art Dealer" and Mediaset España's "The Dirty Years: Where is Nani?"

The festival aims for diversity, reaching a wide audience and broadening industry connections, closing on November 4 with "Física o Química. The New Generation" Season 2.

Andalusia's role is growing, with its co-production platform, Boost, receiving over 60 project submissions this year. New initiatives like South Connect aim to foster networking for the regional industry.

The Fiction Competition lineup includes "American Hostage," "Blindspot Berlin," "El centro," Season 2, "Infamy," "Patagonia," "Snake Killer," "Someone Should Ban Sunday Afternoons," "Stepping Up," and "Still Breathing."

Non-fiction selections feature titles from the UK, Denmark, France, Australia, and Spain, alongside special screenings and series from the Sur section, highlighting Andalusian talent and productions.