The 7th to the 10th April marks the 3rd edition of the International Festival Series of Barcelona (the Serielizados Fest), with the Arts Santa Monica and many other venues in the city hosting a variety of events, talks, conferences and workshops on the impact, influence and production of television series.

This year welcomes, David Simon, a truly influential mind, and the brilliance behind some huge and current fiction TV series, whose works include “The Wire” series. David Simon will be giving a directed master class to sutdents and professionals in the audiovisual and communications industry, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Communication and International Relations Blanquerna. David Simon will also discuss and elaborate on the issues he has faced and how to try and overcome the current challenges within this industry and society. This is a great opportunity to listen to a truly insightful and expert opinion into the production of television series today.

While David Simon is this year’s honorary international guest, the Serielizados Fest, will also have a large alternative schedule for those an unable to be present at one of David Simon’s workshops, with it’s extensive 4 day programme, including screenings of unreleased documentaries, conferences professional interaction and networking, chapters premieres and tributes to the best industry work throughout the year. This makes the event the perfect occasion to listen, debate and talk about journalism, politics and education, and their relationship with television.

Tickets for the opening of Serielizados Fest and masterclass given by David Simon are now available.