Observed Signal · Jun 24, 2026 · Conference · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Seriesly Berlin 2026 Adds New Initiatives, Expands Venues
Seriesly Berlin returns for its third edition from 14–17 September 2026, combining the Seriesly Berlin Conference (15–16 September), premieres and project pitches. For the first time the festival will use CineStar Kino in the Kulturbrauerei alongside its main venue Fotografiska Berlin. Submissions for the Seriesly Berlin Pitches are open until 30 June. The organisers introduced three new initiatives for 2026: 'Stories at Risk' (a European think tank on creative freedom and democratic dialogue), 'Beyond the East-West Co-Production Myth' (a collaboration with the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival exploring co-productions between Western and Central/Eastern Europe), and 'Seriesly Creators' (a conference program on creator IP, platform entertainment and new series models). Festival director Dennis Ruh frames the program as a response to rapid technological, political and economic change in the audiovisual sector.
Announcement of a media industry festival with programming and venue changes; relevant to content creators, producers and distributors but has limited direct impact on the broader AdTech/MarTech ecosystem.
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- Seriesly Berlin 2026 runs from 14 to 17 September 2026.
- The Seriesly Berlin Conference takes place 15–16 September; the festival will use Fotografiska Berlin and, for the first time, CineStar Kino in the Kulturbrauerei for premieres.
- Submissions for the Seriesly Berlin Pitches are open until 30 June 2026.
- Three new initiatives in 2026: 'Stories at Risk' (European think tank on creative freedom), 'Beyond the East-West Co-Production Myth' (partnership with Karlovy Vary International Film Festival), and 'Seriesly Creators' (conference on Creator-IP and platform entertainment).
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European Series Development Award to Be Presented at Seriencamp
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Story Vision Europe: New Industry Forum Joins Seriencamp Week
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