The fourth edition of the competition for the best completed TV series in the CEE is here! Once again, we aim to showcase the vibrant creativity and storytelling power that define the region.
WHY APPLY?
- Gain prestigious recognition and valuable exposure to leading industry professionals from within and outside the CEE
- Join a dynamic community of talented creators and potential collaborators
ELIGIBILITY
- Any scripted series produced in the CEE is eligible (co-productions with partners outside of the CEE are allowed if the major partner is from the CEE)
- Your TV series must have been broadcast or streamed in the CEE
- The first episode must have premiered between September 15th, 2024, and October 15th, 2025
FAIR AND IMPARTIAL RATING PROCESS
- The jury is constituted of top professionals in the AV industry from countries outside of the CEE to ensure fairness in rating the TV series
- The entire rating process is done within our rating platform
- Rating of the submissions will be done in 5 different categories: Idea, Monetization, Cast, Screenplay and Audiovisual presentation
HOW TO SUBMIT?
- Pay the entrance fee that includes 1 badge “Zagreb” and get 60% discount on the second badge for your team member here
- Fill out the application form here by November 4th, 2025 (11:59 PM)
- The application needs to include download links for the selected episode, trailer and still photos of the TV series along with a pdf document with the information about TV series (short synopsis, cast & crew, year of production and premiere, broadcaster, production companies, etc.)
WINNERS AND NEM AWARDS CEREMONY
- The jury will rate projects in the first round by November 20th after which we will notify the top 10 applicants about their status
*Only one TV series per author/co-author/broadcaster can reach the top 10.
- Winners will be announced at the NEM Awards ceremony during NEM Zagreb 2025
PRIZES
TOP 10 RATED TV SERIES
- Joint newsletter about TOP 10 TV series (before the event)
- Mention and logo for TOP 10 TV series during NEM Awards Ceremony
TOP 3 RATED TV SERIES
- Everything listed above
- 1x single room at Esplanade Hotel Zagreb for 2 nights, covered for NEM Zagreb 2025
- 15-minute presentation about TV series submitted to NEM Awards at NEM Zagreb 2025 (or a speaking slot)
- Joint PR about TOP 3 TV series (before the event)
- Joint newsletter about TOP 3 TV series with links to full episodes (after the event)
WINNER
- Everything listed above
- 1x badge and 1x single room in Hotel Dubrovnik Palace for 2 nights covered for NEM Dubrovnik 2026
- 1x 15-min presentation on NEM Dubrovnik 2026
Please read the Terms and Conditions before applying!
