The winner of Best Pre-development TV Series in Europe, powered by HAVC award is Gray Divorce, created by Inja Korać and Lea Stanković, recognizing the project’s strong creative vision and outstanding potential in early-stage development. The creators commented: “We are delighted that Gray Divorce has been recognized by the jury and audience at NEM. This deeply human yet humorous story has sparked some incredible reactions and conversations. Doors have been opened for Angelina and Zoran to come alive on screens all over Europe, and we look forward to exploring just how far and wide we can take them.”
The finalists in this category were The Boy Who Could Listen to the Soil by Vasilis Chrysanthopoulos and Neritan Zinxhiria, and In Nomine Patris by Anastasia Pashkevich, both praised for their originality and compelling storytelling. Chrysanthopoulos and Zinxhiria stated: “We are grateful for our participation and the prestigious recognition received at the NEM Zagreb Awards. These days have marked an important milestone for our series, strengthening our belief in its international potential. We hope to return soon to present the series to audiences worldwide.” Pashkevich added: “This is the second time the NEM pre-development awards jury has surprised me by placing one of my stories among the finalists, which is a great honour. It is hard to put into words how grateful I am for the opportunity to pitch these stories on stage and receive feedback and guidance from the brilliant tutors Blanca Agusti and Neus Rodriguez, as well as from the jury members and fellow nominees. NEM Zagreb is not a formal, white-collar marketplace focused on ‘sell, sell, sell’; instead, it creates a supportive environment where connections with new colleagues and friends develop naturally.”
The Best Finished TV Series in the CEE award was presented to The Breslau Murders, produced by ATM Grupa, for its exceptional production quality and narrative strength. The producers commented: “We are honored that The Breslau Murders has been named Best CEE TV Series at NEM Zagreb. This recognition shows that stories rooted in our region can strongly resonate with international audiences and earn the appreciation of an expert jury. Our collaboration with Disney+ enabled us to share the series beyond our local market, and we are grateful for this acknowledgment of our team’s work.”
The finalists in this category included A Decent Man, produced by TVN Warner Bros. Discovery, and Detective Von Fock, produced by ZDF in collaboration with Zolba Productions, both recognized for their high artistic standards and significant contribution to the television landscape in Central and Eastern Europe. Commenting on the nomination, the creators of A Decent Man stated: “This recognition is a great honor and a confirmation that the story we set out to tell has been appreciated on the international stage. Our aim was to create a multidimensional narrative that resonates emotionally and stays with the audience, as the emotions it portrays are universally understood. Participating in the NEM Awards gives us even greater motivation to continue developing our projects.” A Special Mention was awarded to the series “Sram”, a co-production by CGM Films and HRT.
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