The final presentation of the Eureka Series Spring 2023 edition took place on June 8. Each group presented on stage the original series concept they had been working on for several weeks, in front of an assembly made up of audiovisual industry professionals.
About Eureka Series
EUREKA SERIES IS AN INTENSIVE 10-WEEK TRAINING COURSE FOR EMERGING SERIES WRITERS AND CREATIVE PRODUCERS FROM ALL OVER EUROPE.
Laurence Herszberg, Séries Mania General Director, introduced the event, then Pierre ZIemniak, Series Mania Institute Managing Director presented Eureka Series and the Spring 2023 Edition. The 4 groups, composed by emerging screenwriters from all over Europe came on stage to present the original series concept they had been working on for ten weeks.
We were honored to have our partner, the CNC, host this event. We are grateful to the CNC for their ongoing engagement in Series Mania Institute projects. Congratulations to all the participants for their hard work and undeniable passion!
Special thanks to our mentors, who gave precious advices to our screenwriters all along the trainging:
- Gilles Daniel, producer and writer
- Michaela Sabo, writer
- Ludo Smolski, consultant
We also thank Agathe Berman who coached our participants during the final residency.
Finally, we are grateful to our jury, who listened each concept presentation to give constructive advice to our participants.
- Bastien Gave, Series Mania Forum Deputy Director (Series Mania)
- Hélène Goujet, VP of acquisitions and Editorial (HBO Europe)
- Morad Koufan, Deputy director for international series – coproduction et acquisition (France télévisions)
- Charlotte Lainé, Head of Series Department (La Fémis)
- Emily McLaughlin, Head of Development Fictionhouse (Newen group)
