What is Ficción Expandida with Claudia Costafreda
Ficción Expandida with Claudia Costafreda is a talk from the cycle led by screenwriter David Pascual (Mr. Perfumme), where the director of series such as Cardo (Feroz Awards 2022) and Veneno (2020) will analyze how audiovisual storytelling pushes the boundaries of narrative. The event will cover the impact of streaming on story creation, the challenges of the genre, and building a unique voice that reflects the contradictions of a generation.
Costafreda, co-creator of titles like Superestar (2025) and Yo siempre a veces (2026), will present her latest project, Crimen en España (Atresplayer), a series blending thriller, psychological terror, and fantasy. According to Fundación Cañada Blanch, the conversation will use this work to explore how contemporary audiovisual storytelling mixes genres and formats to tell stories.
Who is participating
The talk will feature Claudia Costafreda, a director and screenwriter with a career spanning film and television. Her notable works include Cardo (2022), winner of several Feroz Awards, and Veneno (2020), a series about the life of Cristina Ortiz. She is currently directing Crimen en España, produced by Atresplayer and created by María Bastarós.
Moderating the event will be David Pascual (Mr. Perfumme), a writer, screenwriter, and narrative professor in the Creative Writing Master’s program at the University of Valencia. Pascual is the author of novels like Carne and Gordo de porcelana and has worked on series such as Els Borja (Ondas Award).
Access and requirements
The event is free and will take place on October 28 at 19:00 at the Fundación Cañada Blanch headquarters. It can be followed in two ways:
- In-person: with prior registration on the Fundación’s website (39 spots available).
- Online: live on the Fundación’s YouTube channel.
No minimum age is specified for attendance.
