Celebrating over a decade of unparalleled contributions to the global content development landscape, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania (Festival: March 21-28, 2025), announced that the Series Mania Forum (Forum: March 25-27, 2025) is launching a brand-new initiative, the Series Mania Buyers Upfront, a prelude to the Forum designed to provide buyers with exclusive access to highly-anticipated series and facilitate networking opportunities with the leading … [Read more...] about Series Mania launches new initiative “Series Mania Buyers Upfront” with jury and Buyers Choice Award
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Beta Group and Series Mania announce third edition of SERIESMAKERS and announce opening of Call for Submissions
Having been successfully launched in 2022, the creative initiative SERIESMAKERS has opened submissions for its third edition. SERIESMAKERS is targeted at feature film directors who venture into the world of series. Deadline for submission is June 20, 2024. SERIESMAKERS is led by the renowned TV festival Series Mania and supported by European content powerhouse Beta Group, in collaboration with the prestigious HFF München (University of Television and Film Munich). For the third edition, there … [Read more...] about Beta Group and Series Mania announce third edition of SERIESMAKERS and announce opening of Call for Submissions
Series Mania announces Francesca Orsi as recipient of its Fourth Annual “Women In Series Award”
Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, and Francesco Capurro, Director of Series Mania Forum, has announced the recipient for its Fourth 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 Francesca Orsi, EVP, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films. Ms. Orsi will be presented with her award on March 20. In addition, Francesca Orsi will also … [Read more...] about Series Mania announces Francesca Orsi as recipient of its Fourth Annual “Women In Series Award”
Series Mania announces guests and speakers to attend the 2023 Lille Dialogues
Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director, announces today the prestigious line-up of guests and speakers to attend the 2023 Lille Dialogues set for March 23. This one-day summit brings together European lawmakers and international TV industry leaders to encourage joint reflection on the challenges facing the industry and to promote international cooperation. The event is organized in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, … [Read more...] about Series Mania announces guests and speakers to attend the 2023 Lille Dialogues
Emmy-nominated writer, director, and producer Lisa Joy selected as Jury President for Series Mania
Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director, and Frederic Lavigne, Artistic Director, of Series Mania (March 17-24, 2023), had the honor to announce that acclaimed Emmy-nominated writer, director and producer Lisa Joy has been selected as Jury President for this year’s Series Mania Festival and its International Competition. Joy will be present in Lille, along with other jury members who will be announced shortly, and will award the Grand prize for best series, as well as the prizes … [Read more...] about Emmy-nominated writer, director, and producer Lisa Joy selected as Jury President for Series Mania
Formation of Canada-France Series Lab, a joint venture between Series Mania Forum, Telefilm Canada, CNC, and Banff World Media Festival
Canada-France Series Lab is a joint venture between Series Mania Forum, Telefilm Canada, CNC, and BANFF World Media Festival. The main goal of the Canada-France Series Lab is to encourage and facilitate the development of new relationships between Canadian and French producers and ultimately create new co-production opportunities, while at the same time fostering the development of projects with strong international potential in a competitive … [Read more...] about Formation of Canada-France Series Lab, a joint venture between Series Mania Forum, Telefilm Canada, CNC, and Banff World Media Festival