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
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TAICCA and CNC strengthen their strategic partnership and unveil Two Taiwan-France Co-Productions and Talent Development Initiatives
As part of a long-term strategic partnership to further audiovisual collaborations and exchanges between Taiwan and France, Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and Centre National du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) in France signed last November a memorandum of understanding designing joint priorities for their cooperation in cultural content industries. The collaboration between TAICCA and CNC has seen remarkable growth in recent years and during Series Mania in Lille on the 19th of … [Read more...] about TAICCA and CNC strengthen their strategic partnership and unveil Two Taiwan-France Co-Productions and Talent Development Initiatives
TAICCA promotes Taiwanese series content and talent at Series Mania
Series Mania, Europe’s biggest series festival, commenced in Lille last March 15, "Three Tears in Borneo," a period drama from Taiwan Public Television Series, marks the first Taiwanese series selected for its International Panorama. As an official partner with Series Mania following an MOU in 2022, Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) will host multiple industry events to spotlight Taiwan's talent and content, including the Taiwan Spotlight pitching event, "Shoot The Book" expert talk, and … [Read more...] about TAICCA promotes Taiwanese series content and talent at Series Mania
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”
CJ ENM and Paramount+’s Pyramid Game officially invited to Series Mania in France
Leading entertainment company CJ ENM announced that their upcoming TVING original series Pyramid Game has received an official invitation to “Series Mania,” making it the only K-Content to highlight the event. Co-produced by Film Monster and CJ ENM STUDIOS and presented by TVING and Paramount+, Pyramid Game is one of seven Korean originals commissioned as part of the global partnership between Paramount+ and CJ ENM. The series depicts a brutal survival game at Baekyeon girls' high school, … [Read more...] about CJ ENM and Paramount+’s Pyramid Game officially invited to Series Mania in France
Taiwan pitches 5 series projects at Series Mania and promotes further 73 series for co-production at Taiwan Pavilion
For Series Mania, which takes place in Lille from March 21st to 23rd, Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) has brought 5 projects to the Pitching Session: Stories and Voices from Taiwan, while, in its Taiwan Pavilion, 32 companies are offering 73 projects both completed and in development for consideration by international producers and financiers. IP Pitch: Book to Screen has also selected Ching Ling Foo: The Second Greatest Magician of All Time, to present alongside four other international … [Read more...] about Taiwan pitches 5 series projects at Series Mania and promotes further 73 series for co-production at Taiwan Pavilion