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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Taiwan’s TCCF 2022 drives $32 million growth in Asia content market
A record-setting 60 thousand visits were recorded at the third edition of TCCF (Taiwan Creative Content Fest), exceeding the previous year’s footfall by twofold. The organizer, TAICCA (Taiwan Creative Content Agency) attributes this increase, in part, to the extension of TCCF’s program from 5 to 11 days, and to the expanded pitching program with greater participation from international buyers. Nearly 100 events were held throughout the 11-day festival, including exhibitions and … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s TCCF 2022 drives $32 million growth in Asia content market
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
TAICCA and Series Mania build co-production bridges between Taiwan and Europe
Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) announced an agreement with Séries Mania, the largest international TV series festival in Europe. This strategic alliance would offer a fast track for creators, producers, investors, and distributors from both sides to ensure market access in Asia and Europe. TAICCA Chairperson TING Hsiao-Ching signed the agreement with Séries Mania General Director Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director. Deputy Representative of Taiwan in France, Bernard … [Read more...] about TAICCA and Series Mania build co-production bridges between Taiwan and Europe
Eccho Rights brings ‘Desperate Measures’ to Series Mania for pre-sales
Eccho Rights will be presenting the brand new Channel 5 drama Desperate Measures to international buyers for the first time at Series Mania Forum in Lille. Produced by Clapperboard, in association with Eccho Rights, the series is currently in production with transmission slated for later this year on Channel 5.The drama follows diligent bank clerk Rowan, who has raised her teenage son Finn on a lawless estate whilst paying off her own absent father’s debts. Rowan’s life spirals out of control … [Read more...] about Eccho Rights brings ‘Desperate Measures’ to Series Mania for pre-sales
Series Mania announces details for its festival and forum
At press conferences on February 17 in Lille (morning) and Paris (evening), Rodolphe Belmer, President of Series Mania, and Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania unveiled details for the upcoming Series Mania Festival set for March 18-25 in Lille, France, as well as details for the Series Mania Forum, the industry arm of Series Mania, set for March 22-24. The Lille Dialogues are set for March 24. Series Mania Festival With more than 55 series, 30 world premieres, … [Read more...] about Series Mania announces details for its festival and forum