THE NEW SERIES MANIA FORUM initiAtive, for buyers only
Set for March 24, 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce (CCI), the Festival headquarters, in Lille’s historic city center, this event gives an exclusive look at highly anticipated series.
ABOUT
The Series Mania Buyers Upfront is an invitation-only event for buyers, showcasing exclusive excerpts from 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. The selection will be based on both artistic merit and broad audience appeal.
- A selection of first look series: up to 12 exclusive series curated for you by the Series Mania
- 15mn per series: each series has a 15 mn slot (1mn intro, 2mn trailer & 12mn scenes)
- Get the festival vibes: red carpet & gala screening await for you during the evening
- Mingle and network with your peers: after screening cocktail to kick off the Series Mania Forum
- A buyer’s award: annouced during the Welcome Cocktail
- Meet the distributors: leverage your presence at Series Mania Forum and meet with the distributors behind the series
AGENDA
- 12H30 – 14H30 : BETA BRUNCH (Sponsored Event)
- 14H30 – 16H00 : BUYERS UPFRONT SERIES SCREENING PART 1
- 16H00 – 16H30 : NETWORKING COFFEE
- 16H30 – 17H30 : BUYERS UPFRONT SERIES SCREENING PART 2
- 18H00 – 20H00 : SERIES MANIA FORUM WELCOME DRINK AND BUYERS’ CHOICE AWARD PRESENTATION
- 20H00 – 22H30 : SERIES MANIA RED CARPET AND FESTIVAL SCREENING
- 23H00 : AFTER PARTY AT ARTCHIVES
THE BUYERS CHOICE AWARD
Adding to the excitement, a distinguished jury of top buyers will present the Buyers’ Choice Award for the most promising series.
Ghislain BARROIS
Director Cinema, Fiction, Sales, Rights’ Acquisition and Distribution – Mediaset (Spain) Communication Audiovisual Group
Katie KEENAN
Group Director of Acquisitions, UK/ROI & Europe, Sky
Rubén FERNÁNDEZ LOA
Head of Series Acquisitions, Movistar Plus+ (Spain)
Johanna GARDARE
Head of Drama, SVT (Sweden)
Virginie PADILLA
Commissioning Editor
& Series Acquisitions,
Arte (France / Germany)
The jury will evaluate the selected series and announce the winner at the Series Mania Forum Welcome Drinks that evening, followed by a vibrant red carpet screening.
