Explore the Series Mania Forum 2025 program. Join us in Lille or online from March 25 to 27.
Please note that this program is regularly updated and subject to changes leading up to the event.
Talent Masterclass: The New creative journey of Sally Wainwright & Roanna Benn
Sally Wainwright (showrunner Happy Valley, Gentleman Jack, Riot Women), Roanna Benn (co-CEO Drama Republic, a Mediawan company)
Creative business inspirations
Tu 25/03
15:30 - 16:00
Talent Masterclass: James Norton (Happy Valley, Grantchester, MCMafia)
Rabbit Track Pictures co-founder with Kitty Kaletsky & Banijay UK CEO Patrick Holland. In partnership with Deadline
Creative business inspirations
Théâtre Louis Pasteur
Tu 25/03
10:00 - 10:45
Key trends in TV
By the EAO
Creative business inspirations
Tu 25/03
11:00 - 11:30
A year in series
By Ampere Analysis
Creative business inspirations
Tu 25/03
11:45 - 12:15
A glance at local hits with international potential
By Glance
Marketing of series and innovation
Tu 25/03
12:30 - 13:15
The producer-creator relationship: an undervalued contribution?
Creative business inspirations
Tu 25/03
14:30 - 15:30
Coming Next from France
By Unifrance
Content showcases
Tu 25/03
16:00 - 17:00
Coming Next from Spain
Organized by Audiovisual from Spain
Content showcases
Théâtre Marie Curie
Tu 25/03
16:00 - 17:15
Writers Campus pitch
Pitch Pitch Pitch!
Room 3.2
Tu 25/03
11:00 - 12:00
Coming Next from Sweden and Finland
Organized by APFI and Swedish Institute in collaboration with Göteborg Film Festival and The Swedish Film & TV Producers Association
Content showcases
Tu 25/03
12:15 - 13:15
Taiwan Spotlight Pitching Session
Pitch Pitch Pitch!
Tu 25/03
15:00 - 15:30
AuthenticA African series pitch
Pitch Pitch Pitch!
Tu 25/03
16:00 - 17:00
Canada-France Series Lab pitch
Pitch Pitch Pitch!
Room 3.1
Tu 25/03
11:00 - 12:00
Coming Next from Korea
Organised by KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency)
Content showcases
Tu 25/03
12:15 - 13:00
Let's talk about sex! (And consent)
Creative business inspirations
Tu 25/03
15:00 - 15:45
France/Israel drama series co-writing residency pitch
Pitch Pitch Pitch!
Tu 25/03
16:00 - 17:00
Creating an original IP: a sustainable model for producers
Marketing of series and innovation
Room 2.3 + 2.4
Tu 25/03
12:15 - 13:00
Top End Bub
Sponsored by ZDF Studios
Content showcases
Tu 25/03
14:30 - 15:30
Canada’s Producers to Watch
Sponsored by Telefilm Canada
Content showcases
Tu 25/03
15:45 - 16:45
Coming Next from Flanders
Organized by Flanders Image
Content showcases
Tu 25/03
17:00 - 18:00
Coming Next from Wallonia-Brussels
Organized by Wallonie Bruxelles Images
Content showcases
Salon Rouge
Tu 25/03
09:00 - 11:00
African Talents and Industry Breakfast
Presented by MansA, Creation Africa and AuthenticA Series Lab
Forum Events
Tu 25/03
12:00 - 13:30
Coming Next from Finland & Sweden Lunch
Organized by Audiovisual Producers Finland and Swedish Institute, in collaboration with Göteborg Film Festival and The Swedish Film & TV Producers Association.
Forum Events
Tu 25/03
17:00 - 19:00
German Happy Hour
Hosted by German Films, Medienboard and MOIN
Forum Events
Salon Bleu
Tu 25/03
13:00 - 14:45
Taiwan Cocktail
Forum Events
Tu 25/03
17:30 - 19:00
Short Form Series Happy Hour
Spotlight on Rising Canadian Creators | Organized by Ontario Creates & The Independent Production fund