Highlights include:
Cometierra (Prime Video/The Mediapro Studio) – Adaptation of Dolores Reyes’ acclaimed novel, set in Mexico and blending magical realism with social commentary on gender violence. Produced by Oficina Burman, with showrunner Daniel Burman, author Dolores Reyes, and head writer Mónica Herrera attending. Panel moderated by Adriana Castillo (Platino Industria).
Las hijas de la criada (Atresmedia) – Period drama from Buendía Estudios Canarias, based on Sonsoles Ónega’s Planeta Prize-winning novel, starring Verónica Sánchez, Carlota Baró, Judith Fernández, and Martina Cariddi. Directed by Menna Fité and Alejo Flah, executive produced by Sonia Martínez.
La Frontera (RTVE) – 1980s police thriller with Javier Rey and Itsaso Arana, directed by María Pulido and Yolanda Centeno, co-produced by Par Producciones.
Sin Gluten (RTVE/Prime Video) – Intergenerational comedy from Onza starring Diego Martín, Adam Jezierski, Alicia Rubio, and Antonio Resines, created by Araceli Álvarez de Sotomayor, Javier Aguayo, and Germán Aparicio.
Raza Brava (CNTV/Wild Sheep Content/The Mediapro Studio) – Drama from Emmy winner Hernán Caffiero exploring football as identity and resistance. Panelists include Caffiero, Erik Barmack (Wild Sheep Content), Javier Esteban (The Mediapro Studio), and Magdalena Tocornal (CNTV).
Corazón Americano – Documentary from the Norma and Leo Werthein Foundation, with Álvaro Rufiner (Foundation Director) and Cielo Salviolo (Escuela Plus) attending.
Tremembé (Prime Video Brazil) – True crime series from Paranoid, directed by Vera Egito and starring Marina Ruy Barbosa and Bianca Comparato. Presented by Julia Priolli (Amazon MGM Studios Brazil) and Egito.
Isla Oculta (Río Estudios) – Sci-fi mystery inspired by Friendship Island legends, starring Daniela Ramírez and Néstor Cantillana, with producer Pablo Díaz del Río presenting.
Es amor? – Uruguayan-Argentinian dramedy from Marisa Quiroga and Sebastián Bednarik, expanding into horror and sci-fi in season two.
More than 130 buyers and commissioners from 28 countries – including Germany, USA, Brazil, Japan, and the UK – have confirmed attendance. The event is promoted by EGEDA and Fundación Secuoya, in collaboration with FIPCA, with support from the Community and City of Madrid, and sponsorship from Madrid Film Office, Film Madrid, and ICEX.
For further information: link
photo: Last edition 2024