Schedule

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.

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Théâtre Louis Pasteur

We 26/03

11:00 - 11:45

Best Marketing initiatives for series

Celebrating creativity in series' promotion

Marketing of series and innovation

We 26/03

12:00 - 12:45

Studio TF1 (prev. known as Newen Studios): Behind the powerful brand, an agile international strategy

Creative business inspirations

We 26/03

15:30 - 16:00

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The French Escapade of an American IP

Creative business inspirations

We 26/03

16:30 - 17:30

Coming Next from Quebec

Organized by SODEC (Québec créatif)

Content showcases

Grand Théâtre

We 26/03

10:00 - 10:45

Prime Video Showcase

Content showcases

We 26/03

13:00 - 14:00

The Rise of Authentic local European stories on Netflix

Content showcases

We 26/03

14:30 - 15:00

Talent Masterclass: Patrick Walters, EP (Heartstopper, The Essex Serpent, Sweetpea)

Creative business inspirations

We 26/03

15:30 - 16:00

Sky: From creative partnerships to unmissable TV

Creative business inspirations

We 26/03

16:15 - 16:45

Paramount I CBS studios : from copro to distribution, your partners in crime

Creative business inspirations

Théâtre Marie Curie

We 26/03

11:00 - 11:30

Olympic in storytelling

The story behind the Olympic games opening ceremonies, 2024. In partnership with EWC (European Writers Club)

Creative business inspirations

We 26/03

12:00 - 12:45

Docu series "true crime, cult, sports & celebrities": The new unifying genre?

With the support of SCAM

Creative business inspirations

We 26/03

14:30 - 15:30

New8, why it works? A new slate of European copro unveiled

Creative business inspirations

We 26/03

16:00 - 17:00

Scripted formats: the golden age of European series IP?

In partnership with the CNC

Ip Market

Room 3.2

We 26/03

10:15 - 10:30

Introduction & market data brief on IP adaptations

By EAO

Ip Market

We 26/03

10:45 - 11:45

IP pitch: Shoot The Book!

Organized by the SCELF

Ip Market

We 26/03

12:00 - 13:00

IP pitch: short series, new talent to watch

Ip Market

We 26/03

14:30 - 15:00

In conversation with Isabelle Degeorges, President of Gaumont Television France

Recipient of the ‘Woman in Series Award’ 2025

Creative business inspirations

We 26/03

15:15 - 16:15

Initiate projects in Africa: Opportunities and success stories

In partnership with Institut français, the CNC, and the audiovisual network of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Creative business inspirations

Room 3.1

We 26/03

10:00 - 11:00

Coming Next from the Balkans

Organized by Sarajevo Film Festival - CineLink Industry Days

Content showcases

We 26/03

11:15 - 11:45

‘Stream’ - Why building a strong european network to train series professionals in a fast-changing industry?

Creative business inspirations

We 26/03

12:00 - 12:45

Weiss & Morales Showcase - Enhancing Premium Content Through Co-Production

Unveiling the SeriesMakers Winning Project

The Journey of Filmmakers Going to Series

Creative business inspirations

We 26/03

15:45 - 16:30

'The Creatives': Next ambition, next series

Creative business inspirations

Room 2.3 + 2.4

We 26/03

09:45 - 10:45

Face to Face with German Talents: Serious about series

NHK Taiga Drama: Enticing Japan and Beyond

Sourcing Stories & Talents

Pictanovo Pitching Session in partnership with FJPI (session in French) | Sponsored by Pictanovo

Pitch Pitch Pitch!

We 26/03

15:45 - 16:30

Discover VIVID

Enhancing the audiovisual experience like never before, on every screen. Coming soon to Europe! | Sponsored by UWA

Content showcases

Room 3.5 + 3.6

We 26/03

15:30 - 17:30

France - Brazil Match & Connect

Forum Events

Resort Barrière Lille

We 26/03

08:00 - 10:00

Women in TV Speed Meetings at Series Mania Forum 2025

Powered by PFDM & EWA Network

Forum Events

Salon Rouge

We 26/03

09:30 - 10:30

Co-Pro Breakfast - Meet our producers

Presented by Audiovisual from Spain

Forum Events

We 26/03

12:30 - 14:00

Catalonia Loves Series - Networking Lunch

Forum Events

We 26/03

17:30 - 19:00

France - Brazil Happy Hour

Forum Events

Salon Bleu

We 26/03

09:00 - 10:30

Portugal - Meet our Producers

By Portugal Film Commission

Forum Events

We 26/03

12:00 - 13:30

SMI Announcement networking cocktail

Forum Events

We 26/03

17:30 - 18:30

Schedule

Théâtre Louis Pasteur

Best Marketing initiatives for series

Celebrating creativity in series' promotion

Marketing of series and innovation

Studio TF1 (prev. known as Newen Studios): Behind the powerful brand, an agile international strategy

Creative business inspirations

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The French Escapade of an American IP

Creative business inspirations

Coming Next from Quebec

Organized by SODEC (Québec créatif)

Content showcases

Grand Théâtre

Prime Video Showcase

Content showcases

The Rise of Authentic local European stories on Netflix

Content showcases

Talent Masterclass: Patrick Walters, EP (Heartstopper, The Essex Serpent, Sweetpea)

Creative business inspirations

Sky: From creative partnerships to unmissable TV

Creative business inspirations

Paramount I CBS studios : from copro to distribution, your partners in crime

Creative business inspirations

Théâtre Marie Curie

Olympic in storytelling

The story behind the Olympic games opening ceremonies, 2024. In partnership with EWC (European Writers Club)

Creative business inspirations

Docu series "true crime, cult, sports & celebrities": The new unifying genre?

With the support of SCAM

Creative business inspirations

New8, why it works? A new slate of European copro unveiled

Creative business inspirations

Scripted formats: the golden age of European series IP?

In partnership with the CNC

Ip Market

Room 3.2

Introduction & market data brief on IP adaptations

By EAO

Ip Market

IP pitch: Shoot The Book!

Organized by the SCELF

Ip Market

IP pitch: short series, new talent to watch

Ip Market

In conversation with Isabelle Degeorges, President of Gaumont Television France

Recipient of the ‘Woman in Series Award’ 2025

Creative business inspirations

Initiate projects in Africa: Opportunities and success stories

In partnership with Institut français, the CNC, and the audiovisual network of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Creative business inspirations

Room 3.1

Coming Next from the Balkans

Organized by Sarajevo Film Festival - CineLink Industry Days

Content showcases

‘Stream’ - Why building a strong european network to train series professionals in a fast-changing industry?

Creative business inspirations

Weiss & Morales Showcase - Enhancing Premium Content Through Co-Production

Sponsored by ZDF Studios and Canary Islands

Content showcases

Unveiling the SeriesMakers Winning Project

The Journey of Filmmakers Going to Series

Creative business inspirations

'The Creatives': Next ambition, next series

Creative business inspirations

Room 2.3 + 2.4

Face to Face with German Talents: Serious about series

Sponsored by German Films

Content showcases

NHK Taiga Drama: Enticing Japan and Beyond

Sponsored by NHK

Content showcases

Sourcing Stories & Talents

Pictanovo Pitching Session in partnership with FJPI (session in French) | Sponsored by Pictanovo

Pitch Pitch Pitch!

Discover VIVID

Enhancing the audiovisual experience like never before, on every screen. Coming soon to Europe! | Sponsored by UWA

Content showcases

Room 3.5 + 3.6

France - Brazil Match & Connect

Forum Events