On March 26th during the Series Mania Forum, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset will chair a ceremony to open for signature the new Council of Europe Convention on the Co-production of Audiovisual Works in the form of series. The signature is set for 26 March, 11.30am at the Théâtre Marie Curie, Lille Grand Palais. The first international legal framework specifically dedicated to the independent co-production of series for television and streaming platforms, the convention marks a … [Read more...] about Council of Europe to Launch New Convention on Audiovisual Series Co-Production with Signing Ceremony at Series Mania
Laurence Herszberg
Series Mania Forum announces ten titles selected for its Buyers Upfront event
Having previously announced the second edition of its’ Series Mania Buyers Upfront, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania, has announced the ten titles selected to be showcased during this invitation-only event set for March 23 at the Chamber of Commerce (CCI), in Lille's historic city center. The event will kick-off with the exclusive BETA Brunch, the well-known industry staple in the international marketplace, and will end with the Buyers Upfront Official Dinner in … [Read more...] about Series Mania Forum announces ten titles selected for its Buyers Upfront event
Series Mania Forum announces two new keynotes with Prime Video and HBO Max
Having previously announced keynotes with Disney+ EMEA, SkyShowtime and Fremantle, Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, has announced two additional keynotes confirmed for this year’s Series Mania Forum (March 24–26), the industry arm of the Series Mania Festival (March 20–27). The first, set for Tuesday March 24th 15:00, is Nicole Morganti, Head of Originals Southern Europe, and Thomas Dubois, Head of French Originals, for Prime Video. The second, to be held on … [Read more...] about Series Mania Forum announces two new keynotes with Prime Video and HBO Max
Series Mania announces recipient of its Sixth 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, has 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 … [Read more...] about Series Mania announces recipient of its Sixth Annual “Woman in Series Award”
Series Mania Announces Ten Selected Projects for its Newest Initiative; the Series Mania Buyers Upfront
With the Series Mania Buyers Upfront, a new initiative and a prelude to the Series Mania Forum designed to provide the industry’s top buyers with exclusive access to highly anticipated series, having launched last September, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania, announced the ten titles selected to be showcased during this invitation-only event set for March 24 at the Chamber of Commerce (CCI), in Lille's historic city center, marking a new chapter in the Forum's … [Read more...] about Series Mania Announces Ten Selected Projects for its Newest Initiative; the Series Mania Buyers Upfront
Series Mania launches new initiative “Series Mania Buyers Upfront” with jury and Buyers Choice Award
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









