SERIES MANIA

[SERIES MANIA FORUM] ⏳ Only one month left until Series Mania Forum! The key event for professionals in the audiovisual and TV series industry is just around the corner! In one month, Series Mania Forum will open its doors, bringing together industry players for networking, conferences, and discussions on the latest trends and challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your projects, connect with experts, and explore the innovations shaping the future of TV series. 📅 Mark your calendars! To register, click here: https://lnkd.in/e5d9FirH

[SERIES MANIA FORUM] 📣 Introducing the 2025 jury : a prestigious panel of industry experts! 🏆 Each year, the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions bring together a distinguished panel of international industry leaders to evaluate and reward the most promising series projects. With the selection now announced, it's time to introduce the jury: M-K Kennedy, The Jury President – Executive Managing Director of TV Series, STUDIOCANAL (UK) Beraud Andre – Head of Scripted, Programs and Feature Films, ICI Radio-Canada Télé (Canada) Henriette Marienlund – Head of Drama, DR Drama (Denmark) José Pastor – Head of Drama and Fiction, Radiotelevisión Española (Spain) Frank Seyberth – Head of Coproduction, International Fiction, ZDF (Germany) Their expertise and vision will be key in selecting the winner of the €50,000 prize, awarded to the most outstanding project. 🔗 To find out more about the selected projects and the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions: https://lnkd.in/ewUBQ9rr #SeriesManiaForum #CoProPitchingSessions

[SERIES MANIA FORUM] ✨ The Official Selection for the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions is Here! ✨ From 406 projects across 72 countries, 15 outstanding projects have been selected—welcoming new territories like New Zealand, the Philippines, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Uganda, and Eswatini! The best project will receive a €50,000 award, granted by an international jury of industry experts (revealed this afternoon). With past hits like No Man’s Land, The Head, and Keeping Faith, could this year’s selection hold the next global sensation?🔥 🔗 Discover all the details about these exciting series projects: https://lnkd.in/e9TVnDPb

[SERIES MANIA FORUM] 📊 Did you know? 50% of new scripted series in Western Europe are now commissioned by public broadcasters in 2024. 🌍 A major shift showing the growing power of these players over streaming giants and pay TV channels. Data provided by Ampere Analysis 🔎 Want to know more about the industry? https://lnkd.in/dNbX7VaW

[SERIES MANIA FORUM] ✨ Talent Masterclass: James Norton (Happy Valley, Grantchester, MCMafia)   Rabbit Track Pictures co-founder with Kitty Kaletsky & Banijay UK CEO Patrick Holland. In partnership with Deadline Hollywood   For years, the boundaries between execs and talent were fairly rigid. That time is over. 🎬 More and more onscreen talent are taking a greater role behind the camera, running their own production labels and taking more control of their work both creatively and commercially. Olivier and BAFTA-nominated British TV, film and theatre actor James Norton, known for his standout roles in Happy Valley, War & Peace and McMafia, among many more, teamed up with scripted executive Kitty Kaletsky to launch their own production company, Rabbit Track Pictures in 2019, with Banijay UK investing in the business in 2023.   🎥 The company is behind a raft of successful projects including Netflix film Rogue Agent, ITV hit series Playing Nice and upcoming BBC series King & Conqueror.   James and his partners will discuss their journey – their motivations, discoveries and ambitions for the business going forward.   🎤 Session moderated by Stewart Clarke International Editor at Deadline.

[SERIES MANIA FORUM] 📣 We are excited to announce that the series project "Ruth’s Ghosts" has been selected as part of the Co-Pro Series and will take part in the Series Mania Forum Co-Pro Pitching Sessions 2025! As part of Series Mania’s presence at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), our team is proud to support and highlight outstanding international projects. The chosen series is Ruth’s Ghosts, a legal thriller with supernatural elements set in 2030 New Orleans. Created, written, and directed by Jennifer Fox, the story follows a Christian pro-life lawyer haunted by ghosts as she fights in court for her 13-year-old granddaughter’s right to an abortion in a nation where the procedure is banned. Produced by Jennifer Fox (A Luminous Mind Production), Tara Grace (Temair Pictures), and Jana Lotze (OMA INGE FILM GmbH), Ruth’s Ghosts is a bold and necessary project. 🎤 Laurence Herszberg, General Director of Series Mania, shared her support for the series: "At a time when individual freedoms are increasingly under threat, we must take a stand. Women’s right to abortion is hard-won, yet at risk—especially in the U.S. This project is a call to action, and Europe now has the chance to lend its support." Thanks to Creative Europe Media for the support. 🗓️ This Friday, we unveil all 15 series projects selected for the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions 2025 - stay tuned!

[SERIES MANIA FORUM] 🌙🎉 Series Mania Forum by Night Get ready for 3 unforgettable nights at this year’s Forum: 🍸 Welcome Drinks in partnership with Unifrance 🏆 Series Mania Forum Awards Ceremony 🥳 Series Mania Forum Party, sponsored by ZDF Studios and Canary Islands Don’t miss these exciting events to wrap up an incredible Forum experience! #SeriesManiaForum #PressConference #SeriesManiaForumByNight

[SERIES MANIA FORUM] 🌍 Coming Next From... With countries from around the world, Series Mania Forum brings the best series each region has to offer. 🎬 Key sessions ahead will highlight global talent and the future of the series. https://lnkd.in/g5AmeqR #SeriesManiaForum #PressConference #ComingNext

[SERIES MANIA FORUM] 🎤 Meet our speakers!   This year, Series Mania Forum welcomes key industry players to share their vision and expertise around panel discussions and conferences.   A lineup of inspiring and creative leaders shaping the future of series and of the industry. 🌟   And this is just the beginning — more speakers to be announced soon! https://lnkd.in/eqY8nhiF   #SeriesManiaForum #PressConference #MeetOurSpeakers

[SERIES MANIA FORUM] 📢 2025 Program Revealed! This year, Series Mania Forum is structured around 6 key themes, covering everything from creation to international distribution. Get ready for a deep dive into the future of series, with industry insights, exclusive content, and networking opportunities at every stage of the process. 🎥 🔗 Discover the program on our website: https://lnkd.in/g5AmeqR #SeriesManiaForum #PressConference #SeriesManiaForumProgram