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TV Drama Vision is a conference and marketplace dedicated to European drama series, with a focus on the Nordics. Each year, we showcase around 50 series in various production stages. For the 2025 edition, approx. 10 drama series in development from across Europe will be selected to be presented on stage. All presentations will take place on the main stage at Cinema Draken. The 19th edition of TV Drama Vision will be held from January 28–29, 2025.
Submission closed. The Call for Series in Development deadline was November 8, 2024.
Eligible applicants
Production companies based in Europe of high-quality, first-season drama series or miniseries in development.
Project requirements:
The projects selected for participation will receive:
Content of submission:
Estonia
Germany
Poland
Iceland
Iceland and Finland
Focus on Flanders
Focus on Flanders
Focus on Flanders
Norway
Turkey
Sweden
Denmark
Focus on Flanders
Sweden
Sweden
Focus on Flanders
Netherlands
Focus on Flanders
Sweden
Sweden
Sweden
Dance Brothers, Finland, directed by Taito Kawata, written by Reet Ruotsalainen (head writer) Max Malka produced by Max Malka (Endemol Shine Finland) for Netflix and YLE. Format: 10 x 20′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: 2023
Painkiller, Sweden, directed by Gabriela Pichler, written by Johan Lundborg and Gabriela Pichler, produced by Anna-Maria Kantarius (Garagefilm International AB) for SVT and YLE. Format: 6 x 28,5′. Sales: ReInvent International Sales. Premiere: 2024
Balls (Afturelding), Iceland, directed by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Gagga Jónsdóttir and Elsa María Jakobsdóttir, written by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Halldór Laxness Halldórsson, Jörundur Ragnarsson, Jóhanna Friðrika Sæmundsdóttir and Katrín Björgvinsdóttir, produced by Þórir Snær Sigurjónsson, Ragnheiður Erlingsdóttir and Skúli Fr. Malmquist (Zak Zak Filmworks) for ÚV, YLE, SVT, DR, NRK. Format: 8 x 50′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: April 9, 2023
Brothers, Luxembourg/Greece/Germany, directed by TBA, written by Simon Farmakas, produced by Désirée Nosbusch, Alexandra Hoesdorff, Fenia Cossovitsa, Sophie von Uslar, Sabine Wenath-Merki and Lara Stump (Deal Productions, Blonde s.a., Hager Moss Film). Format: 6 x 52′. Sales: TBA.
E14 – Unit for Special Intel, Norway, directed by TBD, written by Sebastian Torngren Wartin (head writer) and Erik Ivar Sæther, produced by Gudny Hummelvoll and Ivar Køhn (executive producer) (Rubicon) for TV2 Norway. Format: 6 x 45′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: Q1 2025
Rent, Estonina, directed by TBA, written by Leana Jalukse and Rein Pakk, produced by Karl Kermes (POINT Productions) for Elisa Estonia . Format: 6 x 45′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: Summer/Autumn 2024
The Wedding Party (Heajastallan), Norway, written by Åse Kathrin Vuolab (creator), Pauline Wollf and Jörgen Hjerdt, produced by Maria Ekerhovd and Elisa F. Pirir (MER Film AS and Tordenfilm) for NRK. Format: 8 x 30′. Sales: TBA
Those Who Stayed, Ukraine, written by Anastasiia Lodkina, Tala Prystaetska, Artem Lytvynenko, Pavlo Ostrikov and Sergiy Luschik, produced by Anna Eliseeva, Kateryna Vyshnevska (FILM.UA Production). Format: 6 x 30′. Sales: Red Arrow Studios International. Premiere: Autumn 2023
Alchevsky’s Mystery, Ukraine, written by Olga Krzhechevska, Natalya Ribalko and Taras Dron, produced by Nataliia Yakovleva (LLC Ideas Bank) for 1+1 channel. Format: 8 x 45′. Sales: TBA
Selection of presented series
Dance Brothers, Finland, directed by Taito Kawata, written by Reet Ruotsalainen (head writer) Max Malka produced by Max Malka (Endemol Shine Finland) for Netflix and YLE. Format: 10 x 20′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: 2023
Painkiller, Sweden, directed by Gabriela Pichler, written by Johan Lundborg and Gabriela Pichler, produced by Anna-Maria Kantarius (Garagefilm International AB) for SVT and YLE. Format: 6 x 28,5′. Sales: ReInvent International Sales. Premiere: 2024
Balls (Afturelding), Iceland, directed by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Gagga Jónsdóttir and Elsa María Jakobsdóttir, written by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Halldór Laxness Halldórsson, Jörundur Ragnarsson, Jóhanna Friðrika Sæmundsdóttir and Katrín Björgvinsdóttir, produced by Þórir Snær Sigurjónsson, Ragnheiður Erlingsdóttir and Skúli Fr. Malmquist (Zak Zak Filmworks) for ÚV, YLE, SVT, DR, NRK. Format: 8 x 50′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: April 9, 2023
Brothers, Luxembourg/Greece/Germany, directed by TBA, written by Simon Farmakas, produced by Désirée Nosbusch, Alexandra Hoesdorff, Fenia Cossovitsa, Sophie von Uslar, Sabine Wenath-Merki and Lara Stump (Deal Productions, Blonde s.a., Hager Moss Film). Format: 6 x 52′. Sales: TBA
E14 – Unit for Special Intel, Norway, directed by TBD, written by Sebastian Torngren Wartin (head writer) and Erik Ivar Sæther, produced by Gudny Hummelvoll and Ivar Køhn (executive producer) (Rubicon) for TV2 Norway. Format: 6 x 45′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: Q1 2025
Rent, Estonina, directed by TBA, written by Leana Jalukse and Rein Pakk, produced by Karl Kermes (POINT Productions) for Elisa Estonia . Format: 6 x 45′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: Summer/Autumn 2024
The Wedding Party (Heajastallan), Norway, written by Åse Kathrin Vuolab (creator), Pauline Wollf and Jörgen Hjerdt, produced by Maria Ekerhovd and Elisa F. Pirir (MER Film AS and Tordenfilm) for NRK. Format: 8 x 30′. Sales: TBA
Those Who Stayed, Ukraine, written by Anastasiia Lodkina, Tala Prystaetska, Artem Lytvynenko, Pavlo Ostrikov and Sergiy Luschik, produced by Anna Eliseeva, Kateryna Vyshnevska (FILM.UA Production). Format: 6 x 30′. Sales: Red Arrow Studios International. Premiere: Autumn 2023
Alchevsky’s Mystery, Ukraine, written by Olga Krzhechevska, Natalya Ribalko and Taras Dron, produced by Nataly Yakovleva (LLC Ideas Bank) for 1+1 channel. Format: 8 x 45′. Sales: TBA
Selection of presented series
Blackwater (Händelser vid vatten), Sweden, directed by Mikael Marcimain, written by Maren Louise Käehne and Karin Ahrrenius, produced by Piv Bernth, Helene Lindholm (Apple Tree Productions). Format: 6 x 60′. Premiere: January 2023
Trom, Denmark/The Faroe Islands, directed by Kasper Barfoed and David Óskar Ólafsson, written by Torfinnur Jákupsson and Donna Sharpe, produced by Rikke Ennis and Jón Hammer (ReInvent Studios and KYK Pictures) for ViaPlay. Format: 6 x 45′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: February 13, 2022
Gold Train (Goldzug), Germany, directed by Matthias Luuhardt, written by Tali Barde, produced by Oliver Damian (27 Films Production GmbH). Format: 6 x 45′. Sales: TBA
Home is where the Heart is (Heima er best), Iceland, directed by Tinna Hrafnsdóttir, written by Tinna Hrafnsdóttir and Ottó Geir Borg, produced by Guðný Guðjónsdóttir, Kidda Rokk, Tinna Hrafnsdóttir Polarma (Freyja Filmwork) for Siminn. Format: 6 x 45-50′. Sales: TBA. Premier: Easter 2023
Jinx (Ciganin, ali najljepsi), Croatia, directed by TBA, written by Maja Pek-Brünjes and Mario Kozina, produced by Danijel Pek (Antitalent). Format: 6 x 45′. Sales: TBA
The Stolen Children (Niños de Contrabando), Chile, directed by Matías Bize, written by Camila Villagrán and María De La Luz Urriola, produced by María Elena Wood and Jaime Sepùlveda (Mega Media and Maria Wood Producciones) for Mega (Chile). Format: 8 x 50′. Sales: TBA
This is not Sweden (Esto no es Suecia), Spain, directed by Aina Clotet and Mar Coll, written by Dani González and Valentina Viso, produced by Mart Baldó, Sergi Cameron and Aina Clotet (Nanouk Films and Funicular Films) for TVE. Format: 8 x 30′. Sales: TBA
Vanished (Verloren), Germany, directed by TBA, written by Mikael Torfason, produced by Britta Hansen, Franziska Lindner (Red Pony Pictures) for ZDF Germany. Format: 4-6 x 55′. Sales: TBA
As Long As we Live (Svo lengi sem viõ lifum), Iceland, directed by TBA, written by Anita Briem produced by Hordur Runarsson, Arnbjorg Haflidottir (Glassriver). Format: 6 x 45′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: Q1/Q2 2023
Feud (Fejd), Finland, created by Marlon Saares, written by Marlon Saares. Format: 6 x 30′. Sales: TBA
Inside Your Border (Inom din gräns), Sweden, directed by Simon Elvås, written by Simon Elvås. Format: 6 x 60′. Sales: TBA
The Great Unknown (Min ljusa stad), directed by Inka Rusi, written by Beata Harju, produced by Tanja Rusi (Onerva Pictures). Format: 6 x 56′. Sales: TBA
Selection of presented series
A Royale Secret (En kunlig affär – berättelsen om Kurt Hajby), Sweden, directed by Lisa James Larsson, written by Bengt Braskered, produced by Lena Rehnberg (StellaNova Film) for SVT. Format: 4 x 45′. Sales: ReInvent. Premiere: December 2021
Blackport (Verbudin), Iceland, directed by Gisli Orn Gardarsson, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson and Maria Reynadal, written by Gisli Örn Gardarsson, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson And Mikael Torfason, produced by Nana Alfredsdottir Gisli Örn Gadarsson, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson and Nina Dögg Filippusdóttir (Vesturport) for RÚV, ARTE, DR, NRK, SVT and YLE. Format: 8 x 45′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: Q4 2021
506 Grams of Ural Snow (506 grammaa Uralin lunta), Finland, directed by TBA, written by Topi Koljonen, produced by Eero Hietala, Ilkka Hynninen, Ella Piesala and Ville Haapasalo (Aito and Haapasalo Entertainment/ Aito Media Group) for YLE. Format: 8 x 55′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: 2023
The Abyss, Croatia, directed by Mladen Dizdar, written and created by Marjan Alčevski, produced by Siniša Juricic (Nukleus Film). Format: 6 x 55′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: TBA
The Possibility of an Island, Croatia/Iceland, directed by TBA, written by Mateja Bozicevic, produced by Nebojsa Taraba, Hordur Runarsson (Drugi Plan and Glassriver). Format: 8 x 50′. Premiere: Fall 2022
Makta (Power Play), Norway, directed by Yngvild Sve Flikke, created and written by Johan Fasting and Silje Storstein and Kristin Grue, produced by Vilje Kathrine Hagen, Camliaa Brusdal, Hans-Jørgen Osnes and Marianne Furevold (executive producers) (Motlys and Novemberfilm) for NRK. Format: 12 x 60′. Sales: TBA
Vigdis (Vigdís), Iceland, directed by Baldvin Z., written by Bjorg Magnusdottir, Jana Maria Gudmundsdottir and Agusta Olafsdottir, produced by Ágústa Olafsdóttir, Hordur Run-Arsson, Rakel Gardarsdóttir and Arnbjorg Haflidadóttir (Vesturport and Glassriver) for RÚV. Format: 4 x 60′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: 2022/2023
Whiskey on the Rocks, Sweden, directed by TBA, written by Jonas Jonasson, produced and created by Henrik Jansson-Schweizer and Patrick Nebout (Dramacorp). Format: Mini-Series. Sales: TBA
Who Shot Otto Mueller? (Kes Tappis Otto Mülleri?), Estonia, directed by Ain Mäetos, written by Birk Rohelend, produced by Ingrid Eloranta and Jevgeni Supin (Cuba Films). Format: 8 x 42′. Sales: TBA
Selection of presented series
Alive (Zhyvye), Ukraine, directed by TBD, produced by Victor Mirsky, Elena Malkova and Kateryna Vyshnevska (Film. UA Group and Premier Studios). Format: 8 x 60′. Sales: TBA
Babyland, Bulgaria, directed by TBD, written by Simona Nonbile, Dianne Jones and Martichka Bozhilova, produced by Martichka Bozhilova (Agiprop). Format: 8 x 55′. Premiere: 2021
Black Sands (Svörtu Sandar), Iceland, directed by Baldvin Z., written Baldvin Z., Aldis Hamilton and Ragnar Jonsson, produced by Hordur Runarsson, Arnbjorg Haflidadóttira and Andri Omarsson (Glassriver) for Channel 2. Format: 8 x 52′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: 2021
The Deep, Estonia, directed by TBA, written by Lauri Lippmaa, produced by Ivo Felt and Madis Tüür (Allfilm, Kickfilm and Bright Pictures). Format: 8 x 45′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: 2021
Snow (Schnee), Austria, directed by Barbara Albert, Sandra Wollner, produced by Ursula Wolschlager, (Witcraft Filmproduktion and Satel Film Group). Format: 6 x 45’. Sales: TBA
The Social Worker, Finland, directed by TBA, written by Timo Varpio produced by Roope Lehtinen, Mikko Pöllä, Mari Kinnunen (Fire Monkey and Moskito). Format: 8 x 45′. Sales: TBA
Svik, Norway, directed by Ina Lerner Grevstad, written by Marta Hugken Revheim, produced by Elisa Fernanda Pirir (Mer Film). Format: 8 x 25′. Premiere: 2021
Tainted 2 (Skitten snø 2) directed by TBA, written by Mahmona Khan, produced by Kristin Ulseth and Bendik Heggen Strønstad (Miso Film Norge AS) for NRK. Format: 8 x 25′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: October 2021
Belzebubs, Finland, directed by TBA, written and illustrated by Jp Ahonen, produced by Terhi Väänänen (Pyjama Films Ltd) for YLE. Format: 13 x 22′. Premiere: January 2023
Beartown (Björnstad), Sweden, directed by Peter Grönlund, written by Anders Weideman, Antonia Pyk and Linn Gottfridsson, produced by Bonnie Skoog Feeney and Mattias Arehn (Filmlance International AB) for HBO Nordic. Format: 5 x 60′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: Fall 2020
Clone (Klone), Norway, directed by Ole Giæver, written by Ole Giæver, produced by Maria Ekerhovd (Mer Film AS). Format: 10 x 25′. Sales: TBA
My Funeral (Jarðarförin Mín), Iceland, directed by Kristoffer Dignus, written by Baldvin Zophoniasson, Hekla Elisabet Adalsteinsdottir, Jon Gunnar Geirdal, Kristofer Dignus, Ragnar Eythorsson and Solmundur Holm produced by Arnbjorg Hafldadóttir, Andri Omarsson, Hörður Rúnarsson (Glassriver) for Siminn Premium S-VOD. Format: 6 x 30′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: April 2020
Dreaming of England (Sommaren – 85), Sweden, directed by Kicki Kjellin, Mikael Syrén, written by Lisa Ambjörn, Sofie Forsman, Amanda Högberg, Emma Hamberg and Denize Karabuda produced by Anette Brantin (Art & Bob) for SVT, NRK, DR, YLE, RÚV. Format: 6 x 45′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: September 2020
Hide and Seek (Pryatki), Ukraine, directed by Iryna Gromozda, written by Simor Glasenko, produced by Victor Mirsky, Olesya Lukyanenko, Kateryna Vyshnevska (Film.UA) for ICTV (Ukraine). Format: 8 x 50′. International Sales: ZDF Enterprises. Premiere: October 2019
Selection of presented series
Invisible Heros, Finland, directed by Mika Kurvinen and Alicia Scherson, written by Tarja Kylmä and Manuel Infante, produced by Liisa Penttilä-Asikainen and Pete Eklund (Kaiho Republic) for YLE. Format: 6 x 50′. International Sales: ECCO Rights. Premiere: April 21, 2019
Twin, Norway, directed by Kristoffer Metcalfe, written by Kristoffer Metcalfe, Anne Elvedal and Vegard Steiro Amundsen, produced by Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen (Nordisk Film Production) for NRK. Format: 8 x 45′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: September 2019
When The Dust Settles (Når Strøvet Har Lagt Sig), Denmark, directed by Milad Alami, written by Ida Maria Rydén and Dorte Høgh, produced by Stinna Lassen (Dr Drama). Format: 10 x 58′. Premiere: January 2020
Anatomy of a Crime (Anatomija Zlocina), Serbia, directed by Vuk Rsumovic, written by Ana Tomovic and Vuk Rsumovic, produced by Mirko Bojovic, Ugljesa Jokic, Nebojša Taraba, Miodrag Sila (Baboon Production, Work in Progress and Drugi Plan). Format: 10 x 55′. Sales: Keshet International. Premiere: Spring 2020
A Huster’s Diary – The Series (Måste Gitt), Sweden, directed by Ivica Zubak and Abbe Hassan, produced by Eva Åkergren, Hedvig Lundgren (Indian Summer Film). Format: 8 x 28′. Sales: TBA. Premiere: 2020
The Minister (Ráðherrann), Iceland, directed by Nanna Kristín Magnúsdóttir, Arnór Pálmi Arbarson, written by Birkir Blær Ingólfsson Jónas Margeir and Björg Magnúsdóttir, produced by Anna Vigdís Gísladóttir (Sagafilm) for RÚV, DR, NRK, YLE, SVT. Format: 8 x 45′. Sales: CIneflix Rights
We Got This!, Sweden, directed by Patrik Eklund, written by Schiaffino Musarra and Santiago Gil, produced by Annasofia Mörck and Johanna Bergenstråhle (executive producer) (Jarowskij) for SVT. Format: 6 X 45′. Sales: Banijay Rights
Magnus, Norway, directed by Geir Henning Hopland, written by Vidar Magnussen and Rolf-Magne Andersen, produced by Anders Tangen and (Via Film) for NRK. Format: 6 x 30′. International Sales: VIAFILM LLC. Premiere: January 4, 2019
Pank, Estonia, directed by Jan Erik Nõgisto, Rainer Sarnet, Juhan Ulfsak and Marianne Kõrver, written by Eero Epner and Tarmo Jüristo, produced by Paul Aguraiuja (Itamambuca) for Estonian National Broadcasting and MHZ Networks. Format: 10 x 56′. International Sales: Videoplugger Ltd. and Emanuele Gallioni. Premiere: October 18, 2018
Selection of presented series
State of Happiness (Lykkeland), Norway, directed by Petter Næss, Pål Jackman, written by Mette M. Bølstad, produced by Synnøve Hørsdal, Ales Ree (Maipo Film) for NRK (Norway). Format: 8 x 45′. Sales: TBA
The Hunters (Jägarna), Sweden, directed by Jens Jonsson, written by Björn Carlström and Stefan Thunberg, produced by Per Janérus and Björn Carlström (Harmonica Films) for C-More and TV4 (Sweden). Format: 6 x 45′. Sales: TBA
All the Sins, Finland, directed by Mika Ronkainen, written by Merja Aakko and Mika Ronkainen, produced by Ikka Matila (MRP Matilda Röhr Productions Oy). Format: 6 x 50′. Sales: TBA
Burn, Baby, Burn, Germany/Serbia, directed by Marijana Verhof, written by Marija Verhoef. Format: 6 x 50′. Sales: TBA
Blackout, Iceland, produced by Hörður Rúnarsson (Glassriver). Format: 8 x 45′. Sales: TBA
The Beehive, written and created by Domante Urmonaite and Martynas Mendelis for SKY Italia. Format: 10 x 50′. Sales: TBA
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