January 29, 2026
Three shows filmed in Serbia are among 2025 Saturn Awards nominations for best shows in their genre: ROBIN HOOD (MGM+, Lions Gate) is nominated for “Best New Genre Television Series”, THE LIBRARIANS: THE NEXT CHAPTER (TNT, Electric Entertainment) is in category “Best Fantasy Television Series”, and THE ARK (SyFy) is nominated for “Best Science Fiction Television Series”. All shows were produced in Serbia by Balkanic Media. Its founder, Jonathan English, is also the co-creator of Robin Hood.
This comes as another international recognition for the Serbian film industry after being shortlisted for the EUFCN Location Award. Large-scale international productions are filming in Serbia thanks to the cash rebate of the Serbian Government and the Ministry of Culture, crucial in supporting the growing talent, infrastructure and services developed in the last decade. Across all three TV series, Serbian on-screen talent, directors, cinematographers, costume and art department heads provided significant contributions and creative leadership of teams from camera, sound, stunts and SFX, makeup, and locations. The full production cycle is completed with editing and visual effects handled by belgrade based studios. Public sector and municipalities support unlocked access to well-known locations, including the City of Belgrade, but also new locations in municipality of Gornji Milanovac and the national park Fruska Gora, which spotlessly stand in for Sherwood forest in Robin Hood, while interiors of all shows were filmed at PFI Studios in Simanovci.
Following the announcement, Jonathan English added, “I am thrilled and very proud that all three shows we made last year have been nominated for the prestigious Saturn Awards. It’s a huge reward for everyone who worked on the shows and really validates the talent and skill of the entire film industry in Serbia. The nominations truly mark Serbia as the world-class film destination it is. The combination of incentives, talent and facilities, altogether make it the best production partner in Europe”.
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films announced the nominations for the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards, honouring the most outstanding achievements in science fiction, fantasy, horror, superhero, action-adventure, animation, and genre storytelling across film, television, and home entertainment. The 53rd Annual Saturn Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles.
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