Industry

Budapest-based Paprika Studios emerged as one of the standout production companies at the Big Picture Awards 2026, with productions linked to the company securing five prizes at the ceremony held on 28 January at the historic Várkert Bazár in Budapest.

Paprika Studios’ productions collected five awards across the 16 categories presented at this year’s event, marking one of the strongest performances among Hungarian production companies.

Awards related to Paprika Studios’ productions at the Big Picture Awards 2026 include Editor of the Year and Entertainment Format Adaptation of the Year for Most Wanted (RTL), Infotainment Show of the Year for The Ruthless One – The Horrifying Story of Magda Marinko, Host of the Year for Attila Árpa (Traitors) (RTL), and Promotional Campaign of the Year for Most Wanted (RTL).

“These awards reaffirm the impact of Paprika Studios in the Hungarian market and our commitment to premium storytelling," said Ákos Erdős, CEO of Paprika Studios. "We are incredibly grateful to our partners, broadcasters, and the talented teams, colleagues whose collaboration ensured the success of these productions. Our goal is to innovate responsibly and deliver content that resonates locally while meeting world-class standards. This recognition motivates us to continue raising the bar for the entire industry."

Organised by MEME, the Association of Hungarian Electronic Broadcasters, the Big Picture Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across television and streaming, offering an industry-wide snapshot of the most impactful titles and creative talent under a transparent and clearly defined evaluation process.