– Fifteen projects in development have been revealed and the first guests have been confirmed, including James Schamus and Katharina Eyssen, among others
Director Ola Hulbój, who is taking part with We Are Still Here (© MIDPOINT Institute)
The Göteborg Film Festival’s TV Drama Vision, the Nordic region’s leading series conference and marketplace, returns for its 20th edition from 27-28 January 2026. Hosted at Cinema Draken and Hotel Draken in Gothenburg, the event offers a comprehensive programme exploring the evolving European television landscape, from innovative storytelling and audience engagement to sustainable production and co-financing models. Over two days, TV Drama Vision will showcase 50 series, present more than 100 speakers and welcome over 700 key industry delegates from 30 countries, strengthening its role as a platform for networking, learning and new partnerships.
This year’s edition, held under the headline “One Transformation After Another,” emphasises adaptability and resilience in a fast-changing industry. Panels, conversations and works-in-progress sessions will address the challenges of shrinking budgets, AI integration, platform diversification and the evolving role of the showrunner, providing attendees with strategies to thrive in a competitive environment.
Key international and Nordic voices will take centre stage, including James Schamus, an Academy Award-nominated producer, award-winning screenwriter and the former CEO of Focus Features, where he oversaw titles including Brokeback Mountain, Lost in Translation, Milk, Dallas Buyers Club and The Pianist [+see also:
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film profile]. A producer and writer on The Boroughs, the next series from the creators of Stranger Things, and currently completing a new Netflix comedy filmed in Mexico, Schamus will participate in a moderated conversation with Wendy Mitchell, sharing insights into his career spanning major cinematic works and contemporary series development. He will also serve as head of the Ingmar Bergman International Debut Award jury at this year’s festival.
Germany has been announced as the Official Country in Focus at the upcoming Nordic Film Market and TV Drama Vision 2026. The spotlight brings a vibrant line-up of German producers, funds and key decision makers to Gothenburg, designed to forge new connections, and deepen collaboration between the Nordic and German audiovisual ecosystems.
Germany’s Katharina Eyssen, the Emmy-winning showrunner of Netflix’s global hit The Empress, will discuss creative leadership, the evolution of the showrunner role in Europe, and strategies to navigate intense competition and platform demands. The session will be moderated by Marike Muselaers.
Ten projects have been selected for the Coprocity Development Award, presented by the professional platform Coprocity in partnership with Cineuropa (see the news). The fourth recipient of the award will be announced by Cineuropa on 29 January at the Nordic Film Market.
Finally, the 2026 edition of TV Drama Vision presents a curated selection of 15 series projects in development, representing 13 countries. The line-up includes eight Nordic projects alongside seven European ones, reflecting the festival’s commitment to cross-border collaboration and innovative storytelling. Additional titles may be added to the line-up, and the full programme will be announced in January.
Here is the full list of projects in development selected so far:
Nordic Series in Development
Fantasy Resort – Emmeline Berglund, Benjamin Berglund (Norway)
Producer: Ingunn Rensel (ANTI AS)
In My Hands – Klara Gattbro, Johanna Jordansson Lawner (Sweden)
Producer: Clémence Lundberg (Clé & Co Productions)
In My Secret Life – Jóhann Ævar Grímsson (Iceland)
Producers: Kjartan Thor Thordarson, Arnar Benjamín Kristjánsson, Skarphéðinn Guðmundsson (Sagafilm)
Scandinavia – Geir Henning Hoplan, Jörgen Hjerdt, Anton Breum (Sweden/Norway/Denmark)
Producers: Lejla Bešić, Vibeke Ringen, Camilla Hammerich (Nordisk Film Production)
Tinganes – Torfinnur Jákupsson (Faroe Islands)
Producers: Torfinnur Jákupsson, Jón Hammer (GRÓ Studios)
A Phone Rings in the Middle of the Night – Mikel Cee Karlsson (Sweden)
Producers: Erik Hemmendorff, Axel Danielson, Maximilien Van Aertryck (Plattform Produktion)
Dangerous Woman – Kevin Rundle (Finland)
Producer: Kristina Rytkölä (Gutsy Pictures)
GREED – Kristinn Thordarson, Michael Kalesniko (Iceland)
Producers: Kristinn Thordarson, Leifur B Dagfinnsson, David Oskar Olafsson (Truenorth)
European Series in Development
Smuggled – Daniel Corpas Hansen, Delphine Bergsma (Spain/France/Belgium) – in collaboration with Conecta Fiction & Entertainment
Producers: Gustavo Ferrada, Hugo Brisbois, Arnauld de Battice (Mediacrest, Oble, AT-Prod)
We Are Still Here – Ola Hulbój (Poland)
Producer: Piotr Śmiechowski (Telemark)
The Last Punchline – Antonio Lukich, Vladyslav Voznyi, Yevhen Korotkov, Natalia Pluzhnyk, Kyrylo Tymchenko, Anna Fedoruk (Ukraine)
Producer: Anastasiia Shteinhauz (Starlight Films)
Dark Waters – Amèlia Mora, Héctor Manteca (Spain) – in collaboration with Catalan Films
Producers: Juan Solá, Tono Folguera, Maria Rocher (Federation Spain)
Ingegerd – Olesia Nohina (Latvia/Ukraine)
Producers: Andrejs Ēķis, Olesia Nohina (Cinevilla Studio)
The Sea – David Sandreuter, Wolfram Fleischhauer, Mareike Engelhardt (Germany/Norway/Spain)
Producers: Britta Meyermann, Florian Deyle, Andreas Pfohl (Odeon Fiction)
Belle Epoque – Bert Scholiers (Belgium) – in collaboration with the Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF)
Producers: Malin-Sarah Gozin, Dimitri Verbeeck (Caviar)
