'Dean Devlin from Electric Entertainment to be Recognized at Series Nostrum

Dean Devlin, the renowned showrunner, writer, producer, and film and television director, is set to receive the prestigious International Series Nostrum Creator Award at the upcoming festival. This award, introduced in the 2024 edition, aims to celebrate the exceptional talent and creative vision of television luminaries from around the globe.

The accolade will be presented to Devlin during the festival’s closing gala on Saturday, June 8th, marking a fitting end to a visit that will also feature the acclaimed creator participating in a panel discussing his illustrious and prolific career. Rachel Olschan-Wilson, Devlin’s partner and co-founder of Electric Entertainment, will be accompanying him to Elche for the event.

“Dean Devlin embodies the essence of what we envisioned for this award. His versatility as a creator, spanning writing, producing, directing, and founding his own production company, has paved the way for some of the most captivating fiction on a global stage,” remarked C.J. Navas, Head of Series Nostrum at the Festival Internacional de Series.

Expressing his gratitude, Dean Devlin stated, “I am truly honored to be recognized as the inaugural recipient of the International Series Nostrum Creator Award. It is heartening to see my work resonate in Spain, underscoring the international reach my projects have enjoyed over the past four decades. My goal has always been to provide audiences with an escape through the TV shows and films I create, offering moments of solace amidst life’s ups and downs. I am immensely thankful for the opportunity to entertain audiences in diverse regions, each navigating their unique challenges.”

Throughout his illustrious career, Dean Devlin has left an indelible mark on the entertainment and science fiction realms. He is credited with writing the script for the cult classic “Universal Soldier” and collaborating with acclaimed director Roland Emmerich on blockbuster hits like “Stargate,” “Independence Day,” and “Godzilla.”

In 2001, Devlin co-founded Electric Entertainment alongside Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson. The independent studio, based in Los Angeles, has since been lauded for its production and distribution of genre-defining content, particularly in the realms of fantasy and science fiction. Notable works from Electric Entertainment include “Leverage,” “The Librarians,” and “The Outpost,” which have garnered acclaim from audiences worldwide.

Currently, Dean Devlin is involved in various projects as showrunner, producer, director, and/or screenwriter, including “Leverage: Redemption,” “Almost Paradise,” and “The Ark.” Additionally, a new spinoff titled “The Librarians: The Next Chapter” is in production and is slated to premiere on the CW this fall. With an impressive body of work spanning over four decades, Devlin’s contributions to the entertainment industry continue to captivate audiences and leave a lasting legacy.