THE NEW SERIES MANIA FORUM initiAtive
On March 24, 2025, 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 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
- 15mn per series: each series is given a 15 mn slot (1mn intro, 2mn trailer & 12mn 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 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
ATTENDANCE
BUYERS
The event gives you access to exclusive new projects 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!
AGENDA
- 13:00-14:30 BETA BRUNCH (Sponsored Event)
- 14:30-16:00 BUYERS UPFRONT SERIES SCREENING PART 1
- 16:00-16:30 NETWORKING COFFEE
- 16:30-17:30 BUYERS UPFRONT SERIES SCREENING PART 2
- 18:00-20:00 SERIES MANIA FORUM WELCOME DRINK AND BUYERS’ CHOICE AWARD PRESENTATION
- 20:00-22:30 SERIES MANIA RED CARPET AND FESTIVAL SCREENING
- 23:00 AFTER PARTY AT ARTCHIVES
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.