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Armadillo (6 x 45’, Finland/Germany) is an action-thriller produced by Yellow Film & TV. Written by Matti Laine, the series follows a rebellious young woman working for a secret network protecting persecuted journalists. Forced to reconnect with the father who abandoned her, she becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy where political corruption, violence and family trauma collide.

Belgium, Canada and France join forces for Face the Silence (4 x 52’), a socially charged drama directed by Arnauld De Battice and written by Léa Jeanne Boehringer. Set within an elite university environment, the story begins after a hazing ritual turns fatal. A grieving mother launches an investigation that exposes institutional cover-ups and privilege — only to discover her own son may be implicated. The project explores systemic silence and abuse of power.

From Iceland and Belgium comes Gusgus (6 x 55’), a drama inspired by the rise of the iconic Icelandic electronic collective. Directed by Arni & Kinski and written by Lawrence Inglee, the series traces the transformation of an accidental Reykjavík art collective into an international music phenomenon during the 1990s, while personal tragedy threatens to destroy the myth surrounding its success.

One of the most politically resonant projects in the lineup is MH17 (5 x 60’, Netherlands/Belgium/Lithuania), directed by Diederik Van Rooijen. Based on the real-life downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, the series follows the international investigation that sought to uncover the truth behind the deaths of 298 civilians amid geopolitical tensions, espionage and global disinformation campaigns.

Germany and Spain collaborate on Santiago (8 x 50’), a drama-action-thriller directed by Christian Alvart. The story centers on a survivor who reinvents himself as an invisible avenger, infiltrating the worlds of wealth and influence to systematically destroy those responsible for ruining his life.

Crime and family conflict intertwine in The Heist of the Century (4 x 45’, Germany/Czech Republic/Hungary), written by Klaus Arriens and Thomas Wilke. While investigating the theft of a priceless Saxon treasure, a Dresden police chief and her family become targets of a powerful Berlin criminal clan, forcing her to cross moral boundaries in order to survive.

Canadian and Finnish producers team up for The Waking (6 x 60’), a mystery drama written by Charles Dionne. The story begins when a teenage boy mysteriously returns to his isolated northern Quebec town after disappearing for six years, reopening wounds and igniting fears that the truth behind his disappearance may be even more dangerous than anyone imagined.

Selected in cooperation with Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event – PÖFF, Kafka (6 x 60’, Czech Republic) offers a dark thriller imagining a young Franz Kafka accused of murder after two children vanish and one is found ritually killed. Directed by Peter Bebjak and written by Jakub Režný, the project blends literary inspiration with psychological suspense.

Among the projects selected in partnership with Iberseries Platino Industria is Freeloaders (6 x 42’, Spain/Belgium/Mexico), a drama-comedy-thriller directed and written by Horacio Alcala. Set against Madrid’s glamorous high-society scene, the story follows a group of financially struggling infiltrators who survive by blending into elite events and stealing from the wealthy — until betrayal threatens to destroy their fragile alliance.

Finally, Opportunity (6 x 25’, Spain), selected in cooperation with Serielizados, brings a satirical approach to the housing crisis in Barcelona. Created by Andrés Rami Bastante and Àlex Martínez Vidal, the anthology comedy explores how ordinary people compromise their morals, dignity and even legality in pursuit of affordable housing in one of Europe’s most expensive cities.

Alongside this section, the Writers’ Vision Pitch focuses specifically on creators and writers working on early-stage ideas. Writers and producers are invited to pitch their projects directly to industry experts, commissioners and executives. Eight projects are selected by an international jury to participate in the live pitching session, while additional titles gain visibility through the digital platform associated with the initiative. The section highlights Seriencamp’s attention to author-driven storytelling and its commitment to supporting original creative voices at an early stage of development.

Another important component is the Producers’ Vision Pitch, which shifts the focus from projects to production companies themselves. Four selected European production companies are invited to present their editorial strategies, creative identities and current slates. This format gives writers and creators a clearer understanding of potential collaboration opportunities and offers valuable insight into the production philosophies shaping today’s European scripted landscape.

The initiative also dedicates significant attention to emerging talent through Talent in Progress, a showcase designed to spotlight promising new creatives and connect them with industry professionals looking for fresh perspectives and innovative storytelling approaches. In a market increasingly focused on discovering original voices capable of appealing to both local and global audiences, this section represents one of the most strategic aspects of the program.

Complementing the live activities is the Digital Story Exchange, an online project platform that extends the visibility of the selected projects beyond the physical event itself. Up to twenty curated projects are made accessible digitally to accredited conference participants ahead of the conference, allowing buyers, commissioners and producers to explore potential collaborations in advance and facilitating more targeted meetings during the event.