SeriesFest 2026 Winners Announced: 'Woodstockers' and 'Seasoned' Take Top Pilot Awards
By
Ben Travers
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
SeriesFest Season 12, held in Denver, announced its 2026 winners at a ceremony on March 10. The festival, dedicated to championing innovative television projects, awarded pilots from Corbin Bernsen, Mandy Patinkin, and Kathryn Grody. 'Woodstockers' won Best Drama Pilot, 'Seasoned' won Best Comedy Pilot, and other winners were recognized by juries of industry executives, journalists, creators, and experts. The Independent Content Competition remains the core of the festival, focused on spotlighting emerging creators and elevating unheard voices.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledThe Independent Content Competition is the heart of SeriesFest. It's why we started this whole thing: to spotlight emerging creators, elevate unheard voices, and help new stories make their way into the world.
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