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”
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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
Series Mania 2022 announces its ‘call for entries’ and ‘call for projects’
Following a tremendously successful in-person and online 2021 edition, Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, announced the “Call for Series” for the Series Mania Festival (March 18-25, 2022), while at the same time announcing the “Call for Projects” for the industry arm of the Festival, the Series Mania Forum (March 22-24, 2022). Both have a deadline of January 6, 2022, to submit projects. “We were so grateful for the tremendous support we received by both the public … [Read more...] about Series Mania 2022 announces its ‘call for entries’ and ‘call for projects’
Series Mania announces new dates for 2021 edition
Rodolphe Belmer, President of Series Mania, and Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, announced new dates for Series Mania’s 2021 edition. Taking place in Lille, France, and the Hauts-de-France region, the Series Mania Festival is now confirmed for May 28-June 5, and the Series Mania Forum, to be held in the Lille Grand Palais, is set for June 1-3. The Lille Dialogues, one of the most anticipated events of Series Mania Forum, which joins together major political … [Read more...] about Series Mania announces new dates for 2021 edition