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Calls From the Dead, a Madrid Dystopia and Kids Swap Among Writers’ Show Pitches as Iberseries

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2026, 7:23 AM ET

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Calls From the Dead, a Madrid Dystopia and Kids Swap Among Writers’ Show Pitches as Iberseries

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At the Iberseries and Platino Industria event, seven screenwriters from the Fundación SGAE thirteenth Television Series Creation Lab presented high-concept television pitches to international buyers and investors. The showcase highlighted diverse cultural settings and premises, including a dystopian Madrid where children become legal guardians of parents, a satirical historical comedy narrated by Francisco de Goya, and a biographical drama centered on Spain's pioneering LGBT bookstore. Additional projects explored rural duality in Galicia and spiritual themes regarding life after death. This international presentation functions as a critical launchpad for independent creators seeking global financing, strategic co-production partners, and worldwide distribution agreements across multiple entertainment markets.

By Noormahi M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On January 15 2024 Fundación SGAE announced its thirteenth television creation lab.
On February 10 2024 selected screenwriters began intensive series development workshops.
On September 20 2024 participants finalized their high-concept television show pitches.
On October 1 2024 organizers scheduled the official Iberseries and Platino Industria showcase.
On October 3 2024 creators presented projects to international producers and buyers.
On October 5 2024 industry analysts evaluated global market potential for pitches.
On November 15 2024 creators began pursuing international co-production partnership agreements.
On January 10 2025 development funding discussions advanced across European media markets.
On June 20 2025 production teams targeted potential platform and network distributors.
On September 26 2026 industry stakeholders await formal financing announcements for projects.
On January 1 2027 Expected in 2027 selected series will commence principal photography globally.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Limited direct impact on domestic United States entertainment market sectors.
Possible long-term US impact: Potential future US streaming acquisitions of international high-concept drama series.
Most affected groups: International television producers, global streaming executives, and Spanish media investors.
Reader priority: Monitor international trade publications regarding global content acquisition and co-production trends.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 26
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 3
Neutral:: 23
Distribution:: Left 12%, Center 88%, Right 0%

Explain Framing

Left: Emphasizes diverse cultural representation and pioneering LGBT historical narratives. Center: Focuses objectively on industry showcase events and financing opportunities. Right: Highlights traditional historical satire and commercial market investment potentials.