With more than 5,000 professionals from 75 countries, Séries Mania Forum has become the unmissable international marketplace for TV series. Every March in Lille, producers, broadcasters, writers, buyers, and key decision-makers gather for three days of networking, pitching, and discovery.
Support at Every Stage
- Writing: year-round residencies and workshops, with projects showcased at the Forum.
- Production: the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions spotlight 15 projects seeking partners and financing, with a €50,000 prize awarded to the best.
- Distribution: the Coming Next from… sessions and the Buyers Upfront provide an exclusive showcase for series ready to meet buyers and audiences.
A True International Marketplace
Backed by the Series Mania Festival and its reputation for excellence and diversity of voices and countries represented, the Forum is also a vibrant business hub: producers, distributors, and international institutions take over the halls of Lille Grand Palais with stands and meeting spaces, making the Forum a unique place to develop and finance the series of tomorrow.
A Space for Inspiration, and Discovery
A rich program of panels, IP presentations, masterclasses, and premieres offers an in-depth look at the industry, both creatively and economically.Finally, running in parallel with the Forum, the Dialogues de Lille Summit bring together European policymakers and leading global audiovisual executives to debate key strategic issues and foster stronger international cooperations.