```html Alan Ball Masterclass Headlines Barcelona Serielizados TV Fest Barcelona's Serielizados festival and market is set to host a masterclass with Alan Ball, the acclaimed writer and showrunner behind "Six Feet Under" and "True Blood," as well as the Oscar-winning screenwriter of "American Beauty." The festival, which runs from November 3-12, will also feature a Spanish series competition headlined by "Anatomy of a Moment," a series about the 1981 Spanish coup d'état.

Alan Ball Honored at Anniversary "To welcome Alan Ball is an absolute honour and he was on our short list of guests for a long time," Serielizados co-founder Victor Sala told Variety. "Six Feet Under" is a masterpiece and we are really happy to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the last episode of the series. It’s a much beloved series that is still relevant and fresh so many years later."

Ball will lead a masterclass at Serielizados Pro, the festival's industry event, from November 5-7, co-organized with the Film and Audiovisual School of Catalonia (ESCAC). He will also discuss the cultural impact of his series at a public talk on November 8.

His presence follows that of previous drama luminaries David Simon ("The Wire") and Vince Gilligan ("Breaking Bad"). The festival underscores its commitment "to bringing the most influential and innovative voices in international TV drama to Barcelona."

International Talent Showcased Other internationally-acclaimed writer-directors scheduled for fireside chats include Sally Wainwright, the British creator of "Happy Valley," and Iceland's Benedikt Erlingsson ("Of Horses and Men," "Woman at War"). Both will compete in the festival's international competition with their latest shows, "Riot Women" and "The Danish Woman," respectively.

Spanish Series Competition Highlights Political and Personal Dramas Serielizados unveiled its four-title Spanish series competition for its 12th edition. The jury includes Norwegian showrunner-actress Henriette Steenstrup ("Pørni," "Nepobaby"), Berlinale Series Market's Jana Daedelow, and Argentine critic Diego Batlle.

"Anatomy of a Moment" Leads the Slate Headlining the competition is Movistar Plus+/Arte France's "Anatomy of a Moment." Directed by Alberto Rodríguez and co-written by Rafael Cobos and Fran Araújo, the series about the 1981 Spanish coup d'état garnered significant buzz at the recent San Sebastian Film Festival, where it premiered.

"We wanted to open with 'Moment,' a highly stylish political biopic that is another sample of a successful co-production between Arte France and Movistar Plus + that have brought us so many good series in recent years," Sala commented. "It’s not that common to film a show about recent historical events in Spanish TV drama during these polarized times, and this is a show about people who need to give something up in order to get something bigger than themselves: democracy; It’s about how fragile those days really were."

Movistar Plus+ Continues Quality Drama Output The Movistar Plus+ Original "Yakarta" will also be showcased in competition ahead of its national premiere on November 6. The series reunites writer Diego San José and helmer Elena Trapé of Series Mania’s award-winning "Celeste." "'It’s one of my personal top choices as it comes from one of our favorite showrunners, Diego San José. who won best screenplay last year at Serielizados with 'Celeste,'" said Sala.

In "Yakarta," Javier Cámara ("Rapa") plays Joserra, a former Olympic badminton player teaching PE at a high school. His life changes when he discovers a young prodigy, Mar (Carla Quílez), at a school tournament.

Historical Thriller and Basque Series Round Out Competition Rounding out the competition are "The 39" ("Los 39"), a historical thriller from Secuoya Studios and pubcaster RTVE, telling the true story of the men Christopher Columbus abandoned on Hispaniola in 1492, and "Argi Gorriak," a Basque series ordered by pubcaster EITB.

Expert Perspective: The Evolution of TV Drama "The inclusion of Alan Ball and the focus on high-quality, internationally co-produced dramas at Serielizados reflects a significant shift in the television landscape," says Dr. Emilia Perez, a professor of Media Studies at the University of Barcelona. "The festival's emphasis on auteur-driven series, particularly those tackling complex social and political issues, speaks to a growing demand for sophisticated storytelling that transcends national boundaries. This trend also highlights the increasing importance of co-production models in financing and distributing ambitious television projects."

Historical Context: The Rise of International TV Festivals Serielizados' growth mirrors the overall rise in prominence of international television festivals. Once primarily focused on film, festivals like Cannes, Berlin, and Venice have increasingly embraced television, recognizing its artistic and commercial significance. Smaller, specialized festivals like Serielizados play a crucial role in fostering creativity, promoting international collaboration, and connecting creators with audiences. ```