During the TALENT IN PROGRESS pitch, emerging writers from five German film schools and three international series labs present their current series projects to an industry audience. The first block features the film schools, the second highlights the labs. We’re excited to give tomorrow’s series creators a platform – and to offer insights into the working methods and development processes of the next generation. Presented by Zeitsprung Pictures.
Serial Eyes
Radon – 6 x 50'
Genre: Limited Psychological Thriller
Pitched by Lara Sperber
After a devastating crash, a skiing champion checks into a remote clinic — but as the experimentaltherapy fractures her memories and another patient vanishes, she must confront the dangers inside her mind... and within the walls.
Deep Fake – 6 x 52'
Genre: YA Spy Dramedy
Pitched by Panni Szurdi
Upon losing all her privileges, a Russian nepo baby launches her own little KGB at a top Western university to restore her status and recreate home in the Free World.
Pomegranate – 8 x 30'
Genre: Drama, RomCom
Pitched by Lara Panah-Izadi
A young woman recently “let go” by her latest romantic partner, must navigate a world where the government now uses chatty AI devices to ensure people are actively looking for love.
TorinoFilmLab
Metamorphoses – 6 x 50'
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Pitched by Michael De Cock and Helena Vlogaert
A grieving police officer chasing a serial killer needs help from a girl who can channel the victims cut off tongues.
Dear Insects and Other Creepy Stories – 7 x 26'
Genre: Dark Humor Anthology
Pitched by Karla Lulić and Jelena Mađarić
A run-down socialist building in the suburbs, a heatwave of 40+
degrees. In seven flats, seven creepy stories drive the residents mad.
And Then We Took Berlin – 6 x 60'
Genre: Drama
Pitched by Peca Stefan and Nina Frese
An unconventional cultural official becomes the leader of an illicit musical movement after meeting a Romanian singer who’s not allowed a voice in the GDR.
midpoint Institute
Spektrum – 8 x 25'
Genre: Coming of age, Dramedy, Feelgood
Pitched by Klára Mamojková
A coming-of-age series set in Central Europe about a first queer relationship challenged by faith and prejudice.
Outsider – 6 x 45'
Genre: Sci-fi, Comedy
Pitched by Dimitris Tzetzas, Alex Moran
A couple struggling to conceive invites danger and prejudice into their lives when they secretly adopt an alien child.
FASSBINDS – 6 x 45'
Genre: Tragicomedy
Pitched by Fiona Ziegler
Two eccentric brothers inherit a distillery and the Alpine Grand Hotel. One of them invents the first distillery on rails, while the other fights to preserve the hotel.