Cádiz, Spain – The South International Series Festival prepares for its third edition, scheduled from September 12 to 17, showcasing a robust line-up of industry veterans who will serve as jurors for the event’s Fiction and Non-Fiction sections. The festival aims to celebrate various audiovisual works and has also introduced a new award named after the city itself.
The jury for the Fiction Section will include notable figures such as actress Patricia Vico, along with Myar Craig-Brown, the Creative Director at Banijay UK’s Double Dutch, and Michael Murphy, the founder of Rockabill Media. They will be joined by Mariano Baselga, a screenwriter and Head of Fiction Development, as well as Carmen Serrano, the Head of Europa Creativa Desk MEDIA Andalucía. This diverse panel brings significant expertise to the festival, reinforcing its international character.
In the Non-Fiction Section, jurors will be led by Clara Ruipérez de Azcárate, the Director of Legal Strategy for Original Content at Telefónica. She will be joined by Claire Willats, a former Commissioning Executive for Netflix and Universal International Studios, and Javier Miranda, the Director of the Alcances Festival. Their collective experience aims to foster deeper connections with other cultural initiatives in Cádiz.
Awards will be presented based on each jury’s evaluations. In the Official Fiction Section, three honors will be bestowed: Best Fiction Series, Best Fiction Series Screenplay, and Best Ensemble Cast, celebrating narrative accomplishments as well as the collective effort of the performers. The Non-Fiction Section will offer both the Best Non-Fiction Series award and a Special Jury Prize. Audience engagement will also be a hallmark of this festival, with viewers casting votes for the Audience Award for Best Fiction Series and the Audience Award for Best Non-Fiction Series. Additionally, the Andalucía South Boost Award will recognize promising Andalusian projects in development.
The festival will also enhance community involvement through the City of Cádiz Award, determined by a citizens’ jury. This jury will consist of representatives from various local groups, including Santiago Moreno, a cultural historian; Ester Trigo Ibáñez, the General Director for Culture at the University of Cádiz; and Beatriz Aragón, a renowned local artist and writer. This collaboration aims to spotlight works that exhibit outstanding artistic and social value, promoting cultural exchange and community dialogue.
Produced by Womack Group, the 2025 festival is backed by the Ayuntamiento de Cádiz and Diputación de Cádiz, along with multiple sponsorships and partnerships from notable organizations like Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group, Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Cádiz, and Iberia, among others.
With its mission to celebrate storytelling and community, the South International Series Festival continues to position Cádiz as a vibrant hub for both national and international audiovisual talent.
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