2026 Creative
Bazaar

The Creative Bazaar is Series Mania Forum and Series Mania Institute’s incubator for writing residencies, workshops and unique training programs, attracting screenwriters and producers from all over the world.
In 2026, the Creative Bazaar will host :  

• Series Mania Institute’s several programs: The Writers Campus and Eureka Series, two intensive programs for European and international screenwriters, and Apollo Series, dedicated to European producers.
• Programs hosted by Series Mania Forum and organized in partnership with international industry players: Authentica Series Lab, Taiwan Spotlight, and Sam Spiegel Series Lab.

Over four days, all residents will have the opportunity to develop their projects, collaborate, and take part in networking events. More than 60 participants from 15 countries will gather at the Creative Bazaar from March 20 to 23.

Located in the center of Lille, Bazaar St So, is a unique 5,000 m² creative space dedicated to the creative economy. Abundant, luminous and open, the Bazaar St So is dedicated to creative activities and socially conscious individuals. Together under one roof, a diversity of practices, skills and professions allows the development and mutual enrichment of its residents by promoting the emergence of innovative projects. These combined elements have made the Bazaar St So a natural partner for the Creative Bazaar residencies.

THE 2026 MENTORS and speakers

• Agathe Berman, Pitch Trainer (France)
• Leora Kamenetzky, Screenwriter, Director (Israël)
• Gabor Krigler, screenwriter and consultant (Hungary)
• Isabelle Lindberg Pechou, Impact Creative producer and Consultant, The Drama Agency (France/Danemark)
• Mehret Mandefro, Creative producer (South Africa)
• Ludo Smolski, Development Consultant and Story Editor (UK)
• Selina Ukwuoma, Story expert and programme co-designer (UK)