Barcelona festival unveils high-profile additions ahead of mid-October program
Organizers of Serielizados Fest confirmed new titles and guests for the festival today, expanding the program for its 13th edition in Barcelona. The additions include the world premiere of Celeste season two, screenings of Movistar Plus+ originals Matar a un oso and Dirty Business, and the presence of internationally known creatives such as television writer and producer Steven Moffat and Israeli showrunner Hagai Levi.
What was announced
The festival, which runs from October 19 to October 28, will open its national competition with the series In Vitro, and will now feature the planned global prerelease of Celeste season two, the follow up to the hit Spanish series that won a strong domestic audience in its first season. Movistar Plus+ will bring Matar a un oso to the official national selection, while Filmin will present the British comedy series Ann Droid in the international competition.
Guests, masterclasses and special events
Serielizados confirmed a slate of industry sessions and masterclasses designed for creators and buyers attending the festival. Among the confirmed names are Steven Moffat, who will give a public talk and an industry masterclass; Hagai Levi, who will present his new series Etty; and Ferran Adrià, who will participate in a conversation about the culinary drama Gènesi, a dramatized account of El Bulli that the festival will screen. The program also includes a documentary premiere and industry-focused gatherings such as the Serielizados PRO day and the Mind the Gap co-production pitch.
Why the update matters
Serielizados is a visible platform for Spanish and international series to reach European buyers, critics and specialized audiences. Adding a world premiere for Celeste season two strengthens the festival’s positioning as a launchpad for locally made series seeking broader distribution. The presence of global showrunners and creators boosts the festival’s industry profile and increases opportunities for co-production deals, sales and creative exchange at a moment when Spanish-language series continue to attract international platforms and investment.
Festival logistics and where to see the premieres
Screenings and events will take place across Barcelona venues including CCCB, Sala Phenomena and other cultural locations, with additional programming available online via partner platforms. Serielizados Pro will host the Mind the Gap co-production pitch on October 21, offering an industry forum that pairs projects with potential partners. The festival’s closing session will present Episòdic: El principi d’Arquimedes on October 28.
Looking ahead
The program expansion arrives as Spanish series festivals and markets gear up for an intense autumn season of premieres and industry gatherings. By consolidating high-profile local premieres and an international guest list, Serielizados aims to accelerate sales conversations for Spanish productions and draw attention to the country’s creative pipeline heading into awards season and the international buyers circuit.
Tickets, accreditation and the full schedule are available through Serielizados Fest channels. The festival runs October 19 to 28, with many screenings and industry sessions concentrated in the weekend and midweek program slots to maximize buyer and press attendance.
