Series Mania Forum honors Marianne Furevold-Boland, Head of Drama at NRK, with 6th annual Woman in Series Award.
Having launched as a new initiative in 2021, coupled with Sunday being International Women’s Day, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania, today announced the recipient for its Sixth Annual “Woman in Series Award.” This award is given to a remarkable woman from the audiovisual industry to honor her vision and leadership. The recipient this year is Marianne Furevold-Boland, Head of Drama at NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation).
Ms. Furevold-Boland will be presented with her award on the evening of March 24th during the Series Mania Awards Ceremony at the Théâtre Barrière.
In addition, she will participate in the panel “Commissioners Unplugged Club: A Straight Talk Among the Greenlighters” on March 25th , as well as a creative talk panel set for March 26th entitled “New Producers: Who’s Taking a Chance on Them?” in collaboration with SPI & USPA.
Past winners of the “Woman in Series Award” include:
- 2021: Christina Sulebakk, GM of HBO Max EMEA
- 2022: Mo Abudu, CEO, The EbonyLife Group
- 2023: Nicola Shindler, Executive Producer and Chief Executive of Quay Street Productions
- 2024: Francesca Orsi, EVP, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films
- 2025: Isabelle Degeorges, President of Gaumont Télévision.
As Head of Drama at NRK (the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation), Furevold-Boland leads a talented team in developing and producing a diverse range of scripted stories. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in several of NRK’s most acclaimed series, including Powerplay, State of Happiness, Exit, So Long Marianne, A Better Man, and Requiem for Selina.
She gained international recognition as the producer of the hit series SKAM, later overseeing its global journey as it was adapted in more than eight countries.
With a background spanning roles as a producer, script consultant, writer, and presenter, Furevold-Boland brings an understanding of both the craft of storytelling and the importance of audience connection. She holds a degree in acting from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts – UK (LIPA).