On March 26th during the Series Mania Forum, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset will chair a ceremony to open for signature the new Council of Europe Convention on the Co-production of Audiovisual Works in the form of Series.
The first international legal framework specifically dedicated to the independent co-production of series for television and streaming platforms, the convention marks a significant step for the European and international audiovisual sector: It strengthens cultural cooperation, supports independent producers and enhances transparency in a fast-moving world.
“Series are one of the defining cultural forms of our time, reaching audiences across borders and bringing different perspectives into our homes,” says Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset. “With this convention, we are opening a new international framework to support independent producers and strengthen cooperation. I encourage all 46 Council of Europe Member States – and countries beyond – to join us in making culture a force for cooperation and democracy.”
