Archive · 1 Oct 2025
HBO Max Spain Focuses on Documentaries Generating Social Debate
HBO Max Spain is making documentaries.
They want shows that spark conversations.
The company looks for documentaries between 3-5 episodes long.
The important question is, what conversations will be generated after watching the show?
They want the documentaries to resonate with people.
Local productions are seen as crucial.
HBO Max Spain focuses on documentaries that have happened in recent history or are relevant today.
This approach has been successful so far.
The streamer hasn't started franchises yet, but it might happen in the future.
HBO Max Spain started with scripted shows and moved into documentaries, which became a key focus.
HBO Max Spain prioritizes documentaries that generate national debate.
The platform favors documentary series of 3-5 episodes.
HBO Max Spain's Director, Content Networks & Streaming Non-Scripted Original Production is Bibiana González.
The focus is on stories with relevance to current affairs.
Documentary production in Spain is experiencing a successful moment.
- Who
- Bibiana González, HBO Max Spain's non-scripted chief.
- What
- Outlined HBO Max Spain's strategy for documentary commissions.
- When
- At the fifth annual Iberseries & Platino Industria.
- Where
- Madrid, Spain
- Why
- To explain HBO Max Spain's approach to documentary production, focusing on shows that generate social debate.
- Executive
- Bibiana González, Director, Content Networks & Streaming Non-Scripted Original Production at Warner Bros. Discovery Spain
- Platform
- HBO Max Spain
- Focus
- Documentary series
- Episode Length
- 3-5 episodes
- Key Question
- What conversations will the show generate?
- Launched
- 5 years ago