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On September 18, 2025, the British production What It Feels Like for a Girl, created by Paris Lees, took home multiple prestigious awards at the South International Series Festival in Cádiz. This year’s festival, which ran from September 12 to 17, celebrated outstanding achievements in both fiction and non-fiction series.

The head of the Creative Europe MEDIA Desk Andalusia and chair of the fiction jury, Carmen Serrano, announced the winners alongside her fellow jury members, including actress Patricia Vico, producers Myar Craig-Brown and Michael Murphy, and screenwriter Mariano Baselga.

What It Feels Like for a Girl won the coveted Best Fiction Series award, praised for its “courageous portrayal of a difficult and dark reality with an energy and authenticity that transcends the screen, shaking the viewer with a story full of pain, tenderness, and youthful joy.” Additionally, the series also secured the Best Cast award, recognizing the exceptional performances of its young actors, who showcased both individual talent and remarkable chemistry.

In the realm of non-fiction, the Best Screenplay for a Fiction Series award went to the Spanish series Sense FilTRES, celebrated for its fresh and luminous storytelling that resonates with audiences through relatable characters.

The non-fiction jury, which included Clara Ruipérez de Azcárate from Telefónica/Movistar Plus+, producer Claire Willats, and Javier Miranda from the Alcances Documentary Film Festival, awarded a Special Mention to the Norwegian film The Agent. The Life and Lies of My Father for its bold narrative structure and viewer engagement. The Special Jury Prize for Non-Fiction Series was awarded to the Spanish series La Húngara. Toma que toma, which effectively captured the artist’s personality while blending humor and drama.

The award for Best Non-Fiction Series went to Una historia muy heavy, recognized for its pacing, narrative structure, and intelligent historical context. Notably, the new City of Cádiz Award, determined by a citizens’ jury, also honored What It Feels Like for a Girl for its powerful message addressing topical issues and its emotional narrative that resonates deeply with viewers.

In the Audience Awards, which saw participation from 2,281 voters, Ella, maldita alma and La Húngara. Toma que toma emerged victorious in the Best Fiction and Non-Fiction categories, respectively.

Lastly, during the closing ceremony, the South Boost Award was presented to the project Correos y telégrafos by Jacobo Palomo, David G. Marcelo, and Rocío Martín, with a special mention for El cantante by Jorge Naranjo. This award was given by a jury that included notable figures such as Isa Cabrera from Canal Sur and Manuela Ocón from Movistar Plus+.

Summary of Awards:

• Best Fiction Series: What It Feels Like for a Girl – Paris Lees (United Kingdom)
• Best Fiction Series Screenplay: Sense FilTRES – Amaya Izquierdo, Aleix Mestre, Ainhoa Bolaños (Spain)
• Best Fiction Cast Award: Ellis Howard, Laquarn Lewis, Hannah Jones, Michael Socha, Laura Haddock, Hannah Walters – What It Feels Like for a Girl
• Best Non-Fiction Series: Una historia muy heavy – Alejandro Torres, María José Camacho (Spain)
• Special Jury Award for Non-Fiction Series: La Húngara. Toma que toma – Víctor Corrales (Spain)
• Special Jury Mention for Non-Fiction Series: The Agent. The Life and Lies of My Father – Magnus Skatvold (Norway)
• City of Cádiz Award: What It Feels Like for a Girl – Paris Lees
• Audience Award for Fiction Series: Ella, maldita alma – Aurora Guerra (Spain)
• Audience Award for Non-Fiction Series: La Húngara. Toma que toma – Víctor Corrales
• South Boost Award: Correos y telégrafos – Jacobo Palomo, David G. Marcelo, Rocío Martín (Spain)
• South Boost Special Mention: El Cantante – Jorge Naranjo

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