The Italian Global Series 2026 International Competition has come to a close, bringing the very best of contemporary television series from around the world to Rimini and Riccione.
After a week of screenings and events, the international juries selected the outstanding productions and talents across the Drama, Comedy and Limited Series categories, recognizing the most significant series on the global television landscape.
Here is the full list of winners:
CATEGORIA LIMITED SERIES
JURY:
Nicholas Meyer (President)
Victor Alli, Francesca Inaudi, Amanda Righetti, Tom Wlaschiha
BEST SERIES
Laura’s Treatment
BEST DIRECTOR
Hernán Caffiero for Raza Brava
BEST LEAD ACTRESS
Valérie Bonneton for Laura’s Treatment
BEST LEAD ACTOR
Gabriel Muñoz for Raza Brava
CATEGORIA COMEDY
JURY:
Bruno Gouery (President)
Pier Giorgio Bellocchio, Rudy Buttignol, Katia Fellin, Kaze
BEST SERIES
The Flaws
BEST CREATOR-DIRECTOR
Sally Wainwright for Riot Women
BEST LEAD ACTRESS
Joanna Scanlan for Riot Women
BEST LEAD ACTOR
Alex Lawther for Leonard and Hungry Paul
SPECIAL JURY PRIZE
Leonard and Hungry Paul
CATEGORIA DRAMA
JURY:
Marti Noxon (President)
Assaad Bouab, Maurizio Lombardi, Lisa Mulcahy, Pivio
BEST SERIES
Burden of Justice
BEST DIRECTOR
Lisa Linnertorp for Burden of Justice
BEST LEAD ACTRESS
Elena Sofia Ricci for I casi di Teresa Battaglia – Figlia della cenere
BEST LEAD ACTOR
Rafe Spall for Secret Service
