Paprika Studios’ related productions won five awards at the Big Picture Awards 2026 gala, held on 28 January at the historical Várkert Bazár in Budapest.
The Big Picture Awards recognize outstanding achievements across television and streaming categories. Launched by MEME (Association of Hungarian Electronic Broadcasters), the Big Picture Awards aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the industry’s most defining works and professionals, evaluated under clear and transparent rules.
Paprika Studios’ related productions received five prizes across the 16 award categories, delivering an outstanding result among Hungarian production companies at this year’s ceremony.
Awards related to Paprika Studios’ productions (Big Picture Awards 2026):
– Editor of the Year: Most Wanted (RTL)
– Infotainment Show of the Year: The Ruthless One – The Horrifying Story of Magda Marinko (Paprika Studios)
– Entertainment Format Adaptation of the Year: Most Wanted (RTL)
– Host of the Year: Attila Árpa (Traitors) (RTL)
– Promotional Campaign of the Year: Most Wanted (RTL)
These awards reaffirm the impact of Paprika Studios in the Hungarian market and our commitment to premium storytelling,” said Ákos Erdős, CEO of Paprika Studios. “We are incredibly grateful to our partners, broadcasters, and the talented teams, colleagues whose collaboration ensured the success of these productions. Our goal is to innovate responsibly and deliver content that resonates locally while meeting world-class standards. This recognition motivates us to continue raising the bar for the entire industry.”
About Paprika Studios
Paprika Studios is the leading independent content producer in Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltics, headquartered in Budapest with operations across eight countries. The company focuses on premium, distinctive entertainment—from original scripted series and local IP to high-impact non-scripted formats—created for major broadcasters and global streaming platforms. With a strong track record in developing and adapting international formats for local audiences, Paprika Studios combines creative excellence with reliable, end-to-end production services across the CEE region.
