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Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania, has announced Marianne Furevold-Boland as the recipient of the sixth annual Woman in Series Award. The Head of Drama at NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation) will receive the honor during the Series Mania Awards Ceremony at the Théâtre Barrière on March 24th.

The award, established in 2021, recognizes women in the audiovisual sector for their exceptional vision and leadership. Furevold-Boland is celebrated for her transformative work on the teen drama "SKAM", which became a global phenomenon with over eight international adaptations. During the event, she will also participate in high-level panels, including the Commissioners Unplugged Club and a discussion regarding new producers in collaboration with SPI and USPA.

As a leader at NRK, Furevold-Boland has been a key figure in several prestigious titles, such as "Powerplay", "State of Happiness", "Exit", and "So Long Marianne".

“Among Marianne’s professional achievements, her visionary and bold work with the teen drama series 'SKAM' has revolutionized YA fiction and captivated audiences across Europe. Equally remarkable is her commitment to public service. She has consistently proposed innovative fiction formats, told powerful and compelling stories, and served as a driving force in European international collaboration during a time when public audiovisual media faces significant challenges. Her passion, determination, and leadership inspire everyone around her. We are thrilled to be honoring her this year,” commented Herszberg.

Marianne Furevold-Boland added, “I am deeply honored, proud, and incredibly humbled to receive the 'Woman in Series Award’. While my name is on this award, I am far from alone in this achievement. This recognition belongs to the exceptional talents and hardworking storytellers I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with across every stage of production. Together, we have ventured into unique projects with a shared ambition: to create stories that truly resonate, moving both hearts and minds. I am immensely grateful to my colleagues at NRK and our international partners for proving, time and again, that when we work as a team, we can reach audiences far beyond our borders.”