Cádiz, Spain — The third edition of the South International Series Festival concluded on September 17, highlighting standout productions from several countries. The festival celebrated notable achievements in both fiction and non-fiction categories, with the British series What It Feels Like for a Girl, created by Paris Lees, winning multiple awards, including Best Fiction Series and Best Cast.
Carmen Serrano, who heads the Creative Europe MEDIA Desk in Andalusia, led the jury that announced the winners. Joining her were actress Patricia Vico, producers Myar Craig-Brown and Michael Murphy, and screenwriter Mariano Baselga. The jury praised What It Feels Like for a Girl for its powerful storytelling and authentic portrayal of challenging themes, noting that the series resonates deeply with viewers through its combination of pain, tenderness, and youthful exuberance.
Alongside its recognition for Best Fiction, What It Feels Like for a Girl also received the City of Cádiz trophy, awarded by a citizens’ jury. The award was given for the series’ impactful message about social issues and its ability to engage audiences on a profound emotional level.
In the non-fiction domain, the jury awarded a Special Mention to the Norwegian film The Agent: The Life and Lies of My Father for its innovative narrative style that captivates viewers. The Special Jury Prize for Non-Fiction Series was claimed by the Spanish production La Húngara: Toma que toma. Its unique blend of humor and drama offers a compelling glimpse into the artist’s life and creativity. The Best Non-Fiction Series award went to Una historia muy heavy, recognized for its well-paced storytelling and thorough historical context.
The Audience Awards tallied votes from 2,281 attendees, with Ella, maldita alma winning Best Fiction and La Húngara: Toma que toma taking home Best Non-Fiction.
At the festival’s closing ceremony, the South Boost Award was presented to the project Correos y telégrafos, crafted by Jacobo Palomo, David G. Marcelo, and Rocío Martín. A special mention in this category was awarded to El Cantante, created by Jorge Naranjo. The jury for this prize consisted of industry professionals, including Isa Cabrera from Canal Sur and Manuela Ocón of Movistar Plus+.
As the festival wraps up, it continues to emphasize the importance of storytelling across different formats, shedding light on critical societal issues through captivating narratives.
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