SECOND EDITION OF SERIES MANIA FORUM initiAtivE DeDICATED TO BUYERS
On March 23, 2026, in the heart of Lille’s historic city center and the Series Mania headquarters at the Chamber of Commerce (CCI), this event offers an exclusive look at highly anticipated series.
ABOUT
The Series Mania Buyers Upfront is an invitation-only event for buyers, showcasing exclusive excerpts from 10 to 12 eagerly awaited series that have strong global appeal. Curated by the Festival’s artistic team, the selection will include high-potential series about to be released or still in post-production and will be based on both artistic merit and broad audience appeal.
- A selection of first look series: up to 12 exclusive series curated for buyers by Series Mania
- 10-12mn per series: each series is given a presention slot (an intro, an optional but highly recommended 2mn trailer & 10mn reel) to present exclusive content
- Enjoy the full Festival experience: red carpet & gala screening in the evening
- Mingle and network with your peers: after screening cocktail to kick off the Series Mania Forum
- A Buyers Choice Award
- Meet the distributors: leverage your presence at Series Mania Forum and meet with the distributors behind the series
Series Mania Forum Buyers Upfront call for entries 2026 open until February 10, 2026 14:00 (CET).
ATTENDANCE & CONTACT
BUYERS
The event gives you access to exclusive new series and their creators before anyone else. Join a panel of experts and a prestigious jury to discover and get into position for the next big hits.
DISTRIBUTORS
Don’t miss this opportunity to put your project in the spotlight, and connect with key buyers and decision-makers. Join now and thrust your series onto the international stage!
For further information, you can refer to the rules and contact us directly at [email protected]
BUYERS CHOICE AWARD
Adding to the excitement, a distinguished jury of top buyers will present the Buyers Choice Award for the most promising series.
Oliver JONES
Senior Commissioner,
Apple TV+ (United States)
President of the jury
Haruka JORGENSEN
Content Acquisition Manager,
WOWOW (Japan)
Morad KOUFANE
Head of International and
Young Adult Drama,
France Télévisions (France)
Nick LEE
Head of Acquisitions,
BBC
(United Kingdom)
Fredrik LUIHN
Head of Acquisitions,
NRK (Norway)
Margarida PEREIRA
Director of International Acquisitions and Sales,
TVI (Portugal)
The jury will evaluate the selected series and announce the winner during Series Mania Forum.