Kevin Macdonald and Erik Matti Win Top Prizes at Series Mania

The filmmakers received significant development funding for their TV projects, highlighting a strong focus on innovative storytelling.

Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald's project 'George Blake' and Filipino filmmaker Erik Matti's 'The Squatter' each won €50,000 in development funding at Series Mania.
Barbara Albert's 'Sleeping Swans' received a €20,000 award, underscoring the festival's commitment to diverse and compelling narratives.
The awards aim to support the transition of feature film directors into series production, fostering a new wave of television storytelling.
'George Blake' explores the life of a double agent, while 'The Squatter' combines crime story elements from the East and West.
Series Mania's mentoring program, backed by Beta Group, continues to nurture talent, with plans for a third edition announced.