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
Series Mania Forum
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 Forum announces Korea as its first Country of Honour
Celebrating over a decade of unparalleled contributions to the global content development landscape, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania (Festival: March 20-27, 2026), has announced that the Series Mania Forum (Forum: March 24-26, 2026) has selected the Republic of Korea as its first Country of Honour. As such, KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency), a government organization that oversees and coordinates the promotion of the Korean content industry, along with … [Read more...] about Series Mania Forum announces Korea as its first Country of Honour
Series Mania Forum announces Russell T Davies and Nicola Shindler for Talent Masterclass
Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, has announced that internationally acclaimed showrunner Russell T Davies and BAFTA-winning producer Nicola Shindler will lead a Talent Masterclass at this year’s Series Mania Forum (March 24–26), the industry arm of the Series Mania Festival (March 20–27). Davies and Shindler’s extensive joint credits include Tip Toe, Years & Years, It’s a Sin, Nolly and Queer as Folk. Shindler, the recipient of the third annual ‘Woman in … [Read more...] about Series Mania Forum announces Russell T Davies and Nicola Shindler for Talent Masterclass
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
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