After an enriching journey spanning eight months of creativity and storytelling within the Serial Eyes Writer’s Room, our participants have successfully concluded their Final Pitch on May 8, 2024!
Throughout this period, a tapestry of unique and captivating series has unfolded, leaving us delighted to showcase them to our partners, mentors, and guests who stood by us with unwavering support through the developmental phase.
The Final Pitch kicked off with Helmi Tolonen presenting MUSIC, DRUGS & JESUS CHRIST where a music enthusiast, Lumi, organizes a festival while managing her newly sober father, dealing with her overbearing music manager mother, and competing with her rebellious brother, all amidst family tensions and shared trauma.
Kate Chrisman followed with Thriller Drama, FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT where Jill Sann returns to Berlin six months after losing her job and her husband, to investigate his disappearance, only to discover he has been turned into a spy by the Chinese government, forcing her to choose between protecting him and
risking her own safety while uncovering a larger conspiracy.
Followed by Cassiano Prado with his Psychological Crime Drama CLOSURE. When individuals connected by a serious crime meet, Ana Deimir and her Restorative Justice team help them seek atonement,
despite funding threats and doubts about forgiveness.
UNDER THE WHITE TREE by Mariana Jukica accompanies Raya and Caro. Since losing their daughter they are disconnected – Raya blames herself while Caro joins a deadly cult believing it will resurrect their daughter.
Tuuli Karnevankallio presented FUCK MARRY KILL a dark drama comedy set in the world of reality TV. A dating show on a paradise island spirals out of control, leaving contestants to survive and explore the true
meaning of love, while questioning the production’s manipulation and morality.
The first pitching session was closed by Hanna Szentpéteri with WORM FOOD. After Kat’s twin brother Jeremy mysteriously dies and returns as a clairvoyant ghost, they team up to prevent future murders and uncover the mystery of Jeremy’s death.
Nicolas Chevaillier brought us back after the break with DIE REGLERIN. Set in 1989 East Berlin, Detective Johanna Pirsch must quietly hunt a necrophilic serial killer amidst the chaos of the Berlin Wall’s fall and the brutal Western takeover of the police force.
Constanze Behrends gives us an insight into LUST FOR LIFE. When Aurora, a former helicopter mom turned boho outlaw, returns home after being declared dead due to a medical mix-up, she must reconnect with her family while navigating her transformed life.
Paula Redlefsen followed with her mystical comedy FAIRY where a rational architect embraces her playful and intuitive side with the help of a whimsical Fairy, while also facing the challenge of keeping the last portal between Fairyland and the human world open.
SORINA by Ioana Cheptea dives into the world of a young woman determined to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress in Berlin she leaves her small Romanian town and quirky family behind, only to find herself entangled in familial drama when they follow her.
Matthias Börners Drama WHEN THE FLOWES DIE is set in a near-future Germany, amidst a fascist crackdown, ordinary individuals must confront their true selves and take a stand as their loved ones and beliefs are threatened.
This years final pitch was closed by Drishya Gauthams INDI/PENDET where a jaded rapper facing a midlife crisis joins forces with her ambitious Gen Z immigrant cousin, navigating clashes with exploitative music
execs, internet trolls, and family expectations while exploring the balance between fitting into a community and staying true to oneself.
With the curtain drawing to a close on the 11th round of Serial Eyes, it marks not an end, but rather the commencement of an exciting new chapter for our exceptionally talented writers! As they embark on this new phase, we extend our heartfelt wishes for boundless success and fulfillment in all their future endeavors!
We look forward to sharing their future successes with you. If you like to have even more impressions of this years Final Pitch follow us on social media or contact us for the Pitch booklet.