·} AWARDS {·
At Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT, all participating projects in the pitching sessions were eligible to win prizes awarded by Spanish and international companies and institutions:
Triodos Bank Award
Triodos Bank will contribute with €3,000 to the project’s author. The winning project is: CAVALLET DE MAR, written by Pau Coya:
New Art Award
One project will be awarded with an initial development consultancy throughout the production process, and an in-kind contribution of 25,000 euros in post-production services: The winning project is: PASSWORD, from CTV, FilmBrigade and Comarex (Spain):
Acorde Award
Acorde – Music Library and SFX chose a Pitch Copro Series project, and a Pitch Docudrama Series project, to give them access to and use of all the music in their catalog for the pilot of the project, which may be extended to the first season of the project. The winning projects are: PASSWORD from CTV, FilmBrigade and Comarex (Spain) and DESTINATION: PROXIMA CENTAURI from SOMADROME (Spain), MORGANE (France) and NORDIC EYE (Sweden):
Peris Costumes Award
Peris Costumes will award one project with a voucher valued at 3,000 euros for the rental of garments, and a Peris Digital voucher valued at 2,000 euros for the high quality scanning of two complete outfits. This service includes: use of the photogrammetry rig, scanning of two complete outfits and processing of the material in high quality. The winning project is: TOURETTE, from La Guapa Media (Spain/Colombia):
Castilla-La Mancha Media Award
CMM will award a project with the production of a royalty-free promotional clip for the project so that the production company or author can use it for commercial and promotional purposes as they wish. The winning project is MAR’S FLIGHT, from Gamera Studios (Spain):
G.E.M.A. Pitch Perfect Award
G.E.M.A. (“The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciences”) will award one project with 2 annual professional memberships to “The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy” valued at $1,200. Plus 1 exclusive global access pass granting free entry to any G.E.M.A. worldwide event in 2025 (both in-person and virtual), valued at $2,500. The winning project is DANCING TILL THE STARS, from EuroTV Producciones, iZen Group (Spain):
Warner Music Award
They will grant cession of the Dolby Atmos Studio at Warner Music Station for 5 days to the winning project: RUIDO from M Content and Colectivo Dentro Cine (Spain):
Conecta DIGITAL Award
The Award goes to 5 Spanish projects in development that have a clear focus on virtual technologies such as special effects (VFX), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) or any other immersive technology. It consists of mentorings and the possibility of participating in Conecta DIGITAL (event to be held in 2025). The winning projects are: ITCHY FEET (Iralta / 11 Varas), THE VOICE OF THE CANVAS (Filmax), DESTINATION: PROXIMA CENTAURI (Somadrome / Morgane / Nordic Eye), 4 WALLS (Dadá Films & Entertainment) and RESIDENCY (Miguel Angel Blanca):
Abycine Lanza Award
A Pitch Direct to Streaming Movies project has been selected to present in a Pitch session at Abycine Lanza 2025 (online workshops, and pitch at the event). Accreditations for 2 representatives of the project and 1 night in a double room will be included. The winning project is: VERY STREET, by Filmakers Monkeys (Spain):
TV Drama Vision Göteborg Award
They have chosen 1 project to be presented at TV Drama Vision 2026, and include them 2 hybrid accreditations, 2 night’s accommodation for two, and €300 travel grant. The winning project is: SMUGGLED from AT-Prod (Belgium), Oble Studios (France) and Mediacrest (Spain):
SANFIC Award
They chose 1 project to be presented at the SANFIC INDUSTRIA Series Lab and pitch sessions. Includes 1 hybrid accreditation. The winning project is: TOURETTE, from La Guapa Media (Spain/Colombia):
BAM Bogota Award
The organization have selected one Pitch Copro Series project to award them 1 hybrid accreditation and 3 nights accommodation for 1 representative of the project, as well as the opportunity to pitch at BAM Bogotá 2025. The winning project is: TOURETTE, from La Guapa Media (Spain/Colombia):
Serial Killer Award
Serial Killer has selected one project to be awarded 2 hybrid accreditations and the opportunity to Pitch at Serial Killer 2024. The winning project is: PASSWORD, from CTV, FilmBrigade and Comarex (Spain):
RIO2C Award
They selected a project to be showcased at RIO2C 2026. The package will include one hybrid accreditation and three nights of accommodation for one talent. The winning project is: BISHOP by Caos Calmo Filmes (Portugal) y AT-Prod (Belgium):
WAWA Award
The Worldwide Audiovisual Women’s Association (“WAWA”) have selected one project to be awarded 5 WAWA memberships, as well as the opportunity to participate in the pitch sessions at the next WAWA First Look Content. The winning project is: VERY STREET, by Filmakers Monkeys (Spain):
PRODU Award
Projects that have won the prizes above will receive a one-year subscription to PRODU media, as well as editorial follow-up for 2 years on the progress they make.
