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.
All the Way Up – 8 x 20’
Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Genre: Mockumentary
Pitched by Rafael Karim Kousz, Nora Kilroy and Jonas Windgassen
When the unplaceable Sami finally finds a job at a self-proclaimed crypto empire, the indebted young man is promised easy money. But in order to get the top job and conquer the top sales position, he has to become increasingly ruthless in the way he tricks customers and fights off his competitors.
GLATZKÖPFE – 6 x 30’ / 45’
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Genre: Music-Serie / Dramedy
Pitched by Marc Zappel, Sebastian Blin
In Co-Production with SWR
A fractured family forms a rock band to fulfill the dream of their young son battling cancer.
I'm not here yet – 6 Episodes
Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln
Pitched by Sandra Riedmair and Carla Gesthuisen
A dramedy series in 6 episodes with 9 jobs – and the guarantee of failing at every single one. A story about work and friendship in the age of self-fulfillment.
Systemchange – 6 x 30’
Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Genre: Coming of Age
Pitched by Phương Thúy Nguyễn and Rosa Thoneick
Three girls from different worlds find each other in the microcosm of an East German tower block, and in their friendship find what they otherwise lack: family. Together they fight against a world that has nothing to offer for them – until everyday racism, class differences and drug excesses put their friendship to the test.
Bleeding Berlin - A Real Estate Requiem – 6 Episodes
Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin
Pitched by Sverre Aune and Truls Krane Meby
In a city where rent kills, one woman decides to return the favor – one dead body at a time. A blood-stained satire about gentrification, greed, and the lengths we’ll go to for a place we can call “home”.