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Industry Report: Series

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Industry Report: Series
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Francesco Capurro • Director, Series Mania Forum

"There is a sort of convergence between the art of cinema and the art of the series"

Francesco Capurro • Director, Series Mania Forum

The head of the Series Mania Festival’s professional days, taking place in Lille from 19 to 21 March, discusses the current state of the series industry  

18 March 2024

New Finnish crime and relationship dramas take centre stage at the Berlinale Series Market

Berlinale 2024 – EFM

New Finnish crime and relationship dramas take centre stage at the Berlinale Series Market

BERLINALE 2024: The panellists opined that TV audiences still need to be seduced by intriguing stories, and they’ve got to be hooked faster  

24 February 2024

Uncertain times ahead for the drama-series landscape, say experts

Berlinale 2024 – EFM

Uncertain times ahead for the drama-series landscape, say experts

BERLINALE 2024: During the Berlinale Series Market session, the panellists covered topics such as commissioning trends, high-profile projects, audience shifts and non-English-language productions  

23 February 2024

Álvaro Carmona, Greg Davies and Teodora Markova discuss going “beyond the punchline” to capture international audiences

Berlinale 2024 – EFM

Álvaro Carmona, Greg Davies and Teodora Markova discuss going “beyond the punchline” to capture international audiences

BERLINALE 2024: The Berlinale Series Market panel discussion focused on the shows The Cleaner, Show Yourself and Soviet Jeans  

23 February 2024

The EWA Network announces the eight women producers selected for the Series Accelerator programme

Industry / Market - Europe

The EWA Network announces the eight women producers selected for the Series Accelerator programme

The initiative, set up in collaboration with Netflix, will bring together emerging or mid-career professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of the series production landscape  

23 January 2024

REPORT: NEM Awards @ NEM Zagreb 2023

NEM Zagreb 2023

REPORT: NEM Awards @ NEM Zagreb 2023

We lift the veil on the three television series that achieved the highest positions at the inaugural NEM Awards  

08 December 2023

Rémi Tereszkiewicz  • General director, BetaSeries

“Series have become important levers for the platforms to recruit and retain their subscribers in a tense competitive environment”

Rémi Tereszkiewicz • General director, BetaSeries

The general director of the French firm explains how it helps producers and writers understand their potential target audience, and better pitch their series projects  

08 December 2023

"The burst of the series bubble" analysed at the German-French Film Meetings

Industry / Market - France/Germany

"The burst of the series bubble" analysed at the German-French Film Meetings

The event tackled the paradoxical situation of the production with streaming platforms, between protection of investment obligations and rescaling of the expectations from this would-be Eldorado  

12 October 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

MIA 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

The group of Northern and Western European broadcasters will share their best drama shows with each other  

11 October 2023

The Council of Europe Pilot Programme for Series Co-Production opens its call for projects and partnerships

Industry / Market - Europe

The Council of Europe Pilot Programme for Series Co-Production opens its call for projects and partnerships

The initiative facilitates final-stage funding of series co-produced between independent producers from the participating countries  

03 October 2023

Zane Valeniece • Head of acquisitions, LTV

“There are shifts happening in terms of co-productions and financing, but I’d still say it’s all about the story and the characters”

Zane Valeniece • Head of acquisitions, LTV

The Latvian executive breaks down the content that pubcaster LTV wishes to acquire, its target audiences and its distribution strategies  

21 September 2023

On the Lido, The Creatives take stock of their first workshops, call for unity and trust

Venice 2023 – Venice Production Bridge

On the Lido, The Creatives take stock of their first workshops, call for unity and trust

VENICE 2023: The alliance’s activities have been beneficial to both writers and producers, with the former having had the chance to focus on honing their craft and not only on deliverables  

07 September 2023

The European Audiovisual Observatory asks: “When, how and where can we access European films and series?”

Industry / Market - Europe

The European Audiovisual Observatory asks: “When, how and where can we access European films and series?”

A new study published by the body places the topics of release windows and territoriality under the spotlight  

14 July 2023

The 2023 edition of MEDIA: Talents on Tour concludes in Bari

Industry / Market - Italy

The 2023 edition of MEDIA: Talents on Tour concludes in Bari

For the first time, the programme centred on 10 emerging producers from the south of Italy aims to support the development of a catalogue of projects with a view to them participating in MEDIA schemes  

14 July 2023

At Cartoon Next, Bartosz Sztybor talks about the anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and working with US writers and Japanese studios

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Next

At Cartoon Next, Bartosz Sztybor talks about the anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and working with US writers and Japanese studios

The CD Projekt Red representative shared the joys and the pains of developing the franchise as well as the lessons learnt by working with Japan’s Studio Trigger  

19 April 2023

32% of all films and TV seasons in VoD catalogues are European productions and 21% are of EU27 origin, reveals the new EAO report

Industry / Market - Europe

32% of all films and TV seasons in VoD catalogues are European productions and 21% are of EU27 origin, reveals the new EAO report

US-produced works, however, still hold the lion’s share, accounting for 49% of the movies and TV seasons listed in such catalogues  

29 March 2023

Netflix rolls out the big guns at the Series Mania Forum

Series Mania 2023 – Series Mania Forum

Netflix rolls out the big guns at the Series Mania Forum

The platform shared teasers of its upcoming French, German and Nordic flagship series  

24 March 2023

TV broadcasters and SVoD platforms demand more high-end series but with fewer episodes, the latest EAO report reveals

Industry / Market - Europe

TV broadcasters and SVoD platforms demand more high-end series but with fewer episodes, the latest EAO report reveals

On average, Europe produced over 1,100 titles, 22,000 episodes and 14,000 hours of fiction each year between 2015 and 2021  

23 March 2023

SERIESMAKERS presents Juho Kuosmanen, César Díaz and Beatriz Seigner with awards

Series Mania 2023 – Series Mania Forum/Awards

SERIESMAKERS presents Juho Kuosmanen, César Díaz and Beatriz Seigner with awards

The series projects Yours, Margot, The Invisible Ink and Amigas, all with duos behind them, have won the three development grants that were up for grabs  

23 March 2023

Disney+ hits its cruising speed in France

Series Mania 2023 – Series Mania Forum

Disney+ hits its cruising speed in France

From Tout va bien to Kaiser Karl, from Lambert contre Lambert : Au nom de Vincent to Irrésistible and Les enfants sont rois, the platform is investing in French production  

23 March 2023

Critical issues and key trends in the European series landscape tackled at the Series Mania Forum

Series Mania 2023 – Series Mania Forum

Critical issues and key trends in the European series landscape tackled at the Series Mania Forum

Peak investment? European co-productions at a low ebb? Value of IP? An enlightening debate at the Series Mania Forum on the trends revealed by the European Audiovisual Observatory  

22 March 2023

Francesco Capurro • Director, Series Mania Forum

"There’s been an explosion in production; there’s a lot of competition right now and it’s difficult to stand out: setting yourself apart is incredibly important"

Francesco Capurro • Director, Series Mania Forum

The head of the Series Mania Festival’s professional sidebar explains the current state of the series industry  

20 March 2023

The Sarajevo Film Festival “Breaks Borders with TV Series” at the Berlinale Series Market

Berlinale 2023 – EFM

The Sarajevo Film Festival “Breaks Borders with TV Series” at the Berlinale Series Market

BERLINALE 2023: A panel discussion was organised by the Bosnian gathering during the EFM and aimed to shed light on the current trends in the regional TV industry  

24 February 2023

Entrepreneurial creatives and showrunners outline the future of TV at the Berlinale Series Market

Berlinale 2023 – EFM

Entrepreneurial creatives and showrunners outline the future of TV at the Berlinale Series Market

BERLINALE 2023: A group of forward thinkers from several different companies shared their experiences and perspectives on what's next for the television business  

23 February 2023

At the Berlinale Series Market, Ampere Analysis’ Guy Bisson surveys the current state of series production and consumption

Berlinale 2023 - EFM

At the Berlinale Series Market, Ampere Analysis’ Guy Bisson surveys the current state of series production and consumption

BERLINALE 2023: The British analyst zoomed in on the proliferation of hybrid business models, genres on the rise and the market’s geographical shifts  

23 February 2023

The European Writers Club announces the six projects set to join the Boosting Concepts sessions

Industry / Market - Europe/Ireland/Spain

The European Writers Club announces the six projects set to join the Boosting Concepts sessions

The new series projects, developed by six writers together with six independent producers, have been selected by EWC’s European partner broadcasters  

13 February 2023

Johanna Koljonen looks to the future at TV Drama Vision

Göteborg 2023 – Göteborg Industry

Johanna Koljonen looks to the future at TV Drama Vision

The face of the Nostradamus Report urged: “If young people are engaging in content you find ‘dumb’ and ‘weird’, keep asking them questions”  

08 February 2023

Julia Fidel • Head, Berlinale Series

“We are looking beyond the safe bets”

Julia Fidel • Head, Berlinale Series

The head of the Berlinale Series strand talks about this year’s selection, general trends, and both European and non-European series production  

17 January 2023

NEM Zagreb provides some crucial insights into writing successful CEE TV and streaming content

NEM Zagreb 2022

NEM Zagreb provides some crucial insights into writing successful CEE TV and streaming content

The “TV Writing – How to Bring out the Best from CEE?” panel offered advice to creators in order to help content from Central and Eastern Europe become more visible globally  

15 December 2022

The 2nd NEM Zagreb brings together regional and global content creators and decision makers

NEM Zagreb 2022

The 2nd NEM Zagreb brings together regional and global content creators and decision makers

A wide array of industry events on the topics of FTA television, pay-TV channels and streaming services in the CEE region formed the programme of this year’s Croatian gathering  

14 December 2022

Amra Bakšić Čamo  • Producer, pro.ba

“The injection of money through BH Content Lab really changed the production landscape for serialised content in Bosnia”

Amra Bakšić Čamo • Producer, pro.ba

We talked to the producer about the changing landscape for TV series production in Bosnia and the role she is playing in this process  

13 December 2022

Cartoon Business reveals how Dickie was turned from a Belgian comic into a successful 360-degree IP

Cartoon 2022 – Cartoon Business

Cartoon Business reveals how Dickie was turned from a Belgian comic into a successful 360-degree IP

Peter Rogiers and Renaat Van Ginderachter explored the challenges of developing a young adult-orientated IP in a small European territory such as Flanders  

17 November 2022

International co-productions are back on track, reveals the latest Omdia report

Industry / Market - Europe/USA

International co-productions are back on track, reveals the latest Omdia report

The study, unveiled during this year’s MIPCOM, focuses in particular on the huge role played by streamers in the current post-pandemic phase  

07 November 2022

At the MIA, the European Alliance launches call for new high-end projects, unveils new drama series

MIA 2022

At the MIA, the European Alliance launches call for new high-end projects, unveils new drama series

Speaking as one voice, the group has already produced nine high-end series and will aim to target younger audiences, promoting Europe’s values and creative talents  

13 October 2022

The European Writers Club and The Creatives promise to become powerhouses for writing talents

Venice 2022 – Venice Production Bridge

The European Writers Club and The Creatives promise to become powerhouses for writing talents

VENICE 2022: The priority of both endeavours is to create compelling, high-quality audiovisual content that can strengthen European unity, but which can also travel globally  

05 September 2022

Cinzia Masòtina • Lecturer, Scientific Committee of Milan's Alta Scuola di Serialità Cinetelevisiva

“We need to fill the void when it comes to professional training in the field of series”

Cinzia Masòtina • Lecturer, Scientific Committee of Milan's Alta Scuola di Serialità Cinetelevisiva

We spoke with the Italian screenwriter-story editor about the Milanese school’s training initiative aimed at professionals looking to specialise in the various areas involved in the making of series  

04 August 2022

Manuel Alduy • Director of Film and International Development, France Télévisions

"Platforms have sizeable ambitions and they contribute towards overall inflation"

Manuel Alduy • Director of Film and International Development, France Télévisions

The director breaks down the strategy of one of the biggest players in the European audiovisual field  

13 July 2022

National film agencies from Estonia, Ireland, Spain and the Nordics launch the European Writers’ Club initiative

Série Series 2022

National film agencies from Estonia, Ireland, Spain and the Nordics launch the European Writers’ Club initiative

Backed by the EU and launched at this year’s Série Series, the effort aims to increase collaboration on high-end series projects across the continent  

07 July 2022

Daria Leygonie-Fialko and Kateryna Laskari • General producers and founders, SPACE Production

“Everything will be restored to how it was before and everything will be fine”

Daria Leygonie-Fialko and Kateryna Laskari • General producers and founders, SPACE Production

The two executives spoke about the current state of Ukrainian TV production, the opening of their Paris-based office and the future of Ukraine’s audiovisual industry  

15 June 2022

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new edition of its report on European television production

Industry / Market - Europe

The European Audiovisual Observatory publishes a new edition of its report on European television production

The study, released during this year’s MIPTV, reveals that European TV fiction production dropped by 600 hours in 2020, while high-end series kept on growing  

07 April 2022

The Series Mania Forum explores key trends in the pan-European audiovisual landscape

Series Mania 2022 – Series Mania Forum

The Series Mania Forum explores key trends in the pan-European audiovisual landscape

Various confirmations and a few surprise developments were revealed by the European Audiovisual Observatory within the world of TV, film, video and on-demand audiovisual services  

25 March 2022

HBO Max unveils its European offensive

Series Mania 2022 – Series Mania Forum

HBO Max unveils its European offensive

The Series Mania Forum saw the European teams of WarnerMedia EMEA, steered by Antony Root, unveil their plans, current developments and their content strategies for HBO Max on the Old Continent  

24 March 2022

The Series Mania Forum examines the transition from feature films to series

Series Mania 2022 – Series Mania Forum

The Series Mania Forum examines the transition from feature films to series

Producers Ed Guiney, Leontine Petit and Michael Polle share their thoughts on the transition from the 7th art to the world of series  

24 March 2022

Expert Frank Doelger reveals his secrets at the Series Mania Forum

Series Mania 2022 - Series Mania Forum

Expert Frank Doelger reveals his secrets at the Series Mania Forum

Now the head of Berlin’s Intaglio Films - combining the talent of Beta Film and ZDF - the producer of Game of Thrones and Rome discusses his European projects and his particular work approach  

23 March 2022

Francesco Capurro • Director, Series Mania Forum

"We’re in a golden age for series"

Francesco Capurro • Director, Series Mania Forum

The head of the professional days programme of the Series Mania Festival, taking place in Lille from 22 to 24 March, shares his thoughts on the status of a booming industry  

21 March 2022

Series Mania Forum links up with Beta to launch SERIESMAKERS

Series Mania 2022 - Series Mania Forum

Series Mania Forum links up with Beta to launch SERIESMAKERS

The Series Mania Festival’s professional sidebar is joining forces with the German group to support filmmakers make the leap to series  

21 March 2022

At the Fís TV Summit, Emma Frost and Anne Mensah talk about creating successful TV shows

Industry / Market - Ireland

At the Fís TV Summit, Emma Frost and Anne Mensah talk about creating successful TV shows

The two participants shared their takeaways on adaptations, TV trends and commissioning new shows, as well as offering some careers advice  

11 February 2022

The Television Institute to open in the Czech Republic

Institutions / Legislation - Czech Republic

The Television Institute to open in the Czech Republic

The private university will become the first educational institution dedicated solely to television in the country  

18 November 2021

The CNC examines trends in scripted series around the world at the Series Mania Forum

Series Mania 2021 – Series Mania Forum

The CNC examines trends in scripted series around the world at the Series Mania Forum

The industry is placed under the microscope to reveal the volume of programmes recently commissioned, rankings of the most active countries and broadcasters, favoured genres and viewer preferences  

02 September 2021

The co-production of European works of fiction comes under discussion at Series Mania

Series Mania 2021 – Series Mania Forum

The co-production of European works of fiction comes under discussion at Series Mania

ZDF, X Filme Creative Pool, ITV Studios and the European Producers Club analyse the relatively low incidence of co-productions and potential ways of improving the situation  

01 September 2021

Europe in the streaming age forms the focus of a Series Mania debate

Series Mania 2021 - Series Mania Forum

Europe in the streaming age forms the focus of a Series Mania debate

Arte, Starz, Pluto TV and Fremantle discuss the European market, broadcasting quotas, differentiation strategies and the risk of cannibalisation  

01 September 2021

The Series Mania Institute is born

Series Mania 2021 - Series Mania Forum

The Series Mania Institute is born

The first school wholly devoted to series is now open and will notably offer a Eureka course for emerging European producers and authors  

31 August 2021

Francesco Capurro • Director, Series Mania Forum

"Content will gradually become segmented according to audiences and broadcasters"

Francesco Capurro • Director, Series Mania Forum

The head of the professional days programme, organised within the Series Mania Festival which is unspooling in Lille from 26 August-2 September, talks about the event and the trends within the sector  

26 August 2021

At Série Series, Steve Matthews details the methods and successes of HBO Europe

Série Series 2021

At Série Series, Steve Matthews details the methods and successes of HBO Europe

The VP executive producer in Drama Development emphasised the importance of local talent in creating original European series  

03 August 2021

At Série Series, Ampere Analysis breaks down the impact of the pandemic on European series production

Série Series 2021

At Série Series, Ampere Analysis breaks down the impact of the pandemic on European series production

The British research company has presented data revealing that the COVID-19 crisis has strengthened the boom of streaming platforms and hindered traditional commissioners  

07 July 2021

At Série Series, European series professionals discuss collaboration between Spain and France

Série Series 2021

At Série Series, European series professionals discuss collaboration between Spain and France

The power of collaboration to promote quality creation was the focus of this discussion between producers and a screenwriter working on series involving France and Spain  

05 July 2021

Olivier Wotling  • Head of Drama, Arte France

“We want to favour new approaches in series writing”

Olivier Wotling • Head of Drama, Arte France

The Head of Drama of Arte France decrypts the partnership with Le Groupe Ouest over three workshops, including a Franco-Danish lab, and evokes the current mutations in the industry  

21 April 2021

The second “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” roundtable examines the role of writers’ rooms in Danish, German and Dutch television production

Industry / Market - Netherlands

The second “Let’s Talk Screenwriting!” roundtable examines the role of writers’ rooms in Danish, German and Dutch television production

The event, organised by the Media Industries, Infrastructures and Institutions (MI3) research group from Utrecht University, was held online on 12 April  

16 April 2021

Alessandra Alessandri • Coordinator, Master in Series Development, Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti

“We’re working with Netflix to train professionals capable of overseeing the entire production process”

Alessandra Alessandri • Coordinator, Master in Series Development, Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti

Training a key, competitive and strategic professional figure for the global market, a “Development Executive”, is the objective of the Italian Master course organised in Milan with Netflix’s backing  

12 April 2021

TV Drama Vision explores whether the transformation of storytelling can save TV from obsolescence

Göteborg 2021 - Göteborg Industry

TV Drama Vision explores whether the transformation of storytelling can save TV from obsolescence

Johanna Koljonen and Walter Iuzzolino discussed current TV creativity, the role of streamers, how TV can survive into the future and how European content can travel  

08 February 2021

HBO Max aims to globalise local content

Göteborg 2021 - Göteborg Industry

HBO Max aims to globalise local content

An in-depth discussion at Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision gave a broader understanding of the changes that the launch of HBO Max in Europe will bring this summer  

05 February 2021

Netflix explains how to present TV series projects in Turin

Turin 2020 – Torino Film Industry

Netflix explains how to present TV series projects in Turin

Director of Talent Development for Netflix International Originals Christopher Mack reveals how to write the perfect pitch at the Torino Film Industry  

20 November 2020

Producing non-English drama series at the centre of debate in Riga

Riga 2020 - Magnetic Series

Producing non-English drama series at the centre of debate in Riga

The inaugural edition of Magnetic Series, held during this year’s Riga IFF, provided an opportunity to discuss the opportunities and the future of non-English drama series  

21 October 2020

Alise Ģelze • Curator, Magnetic Series

“Over the last five years, the production of foreign films in Latvia has grown rapidly”

Alise Ģelze • Curator, Magnetic Series

We had the chance to speak to Alise Ģelze, curator of Magnetic Series, a brand-new international pitching and networking event taking place during this year’s Riga IFF  

14 October 2020

Baltic Sea Docs and Creative Europe MEDIA host a seminar on producing docuseries

Baltic Sea Docs 2020

Baltic Sea Docs and Creative Europe MEDIA host a seminar on producing docuseries

The seminar was led by Finnish producer Elina Pojhola, who delved into two case studies revolving around her docuseries Maiden of the Lake and Eva  

04 September 2020

HBO Max and Quibi to be the special guests at Meet the Streamers

Cannes 2020 – Marché du Film

HBO Max and Quibi to be the special guests at Meet the Streamers

The second edition of the Cannes Marché du Film’s special section is inviting the two American companies to deliver keynote speeches, and will host VoD-focused panels and discussions  

15 May 2020

The Series Mania Digital Forum reports positive results

Séries Mania 2020

The Series Mania Digital Forum reports positive results

The first big professional event to have unspooled online after being forced to cancel has published figures which could serve as benchmarks in the new context of the Coronavirus health crisis  

09 April 2020

REPORT: Series Mania Digital Forum 2020

Séries Mania 2020

REPORT: Series Mania Digital Forum 2020

From 25 March-7 April, industry professionals will have online access to 16 projects participating in the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, as well as several world premieres in the Buyers Showcase  

24 March 2020

Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision is ready to unveil current global trends in series

Göteborg 2020 – Göteborg Industry

Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision is ready to unveil current global trends in series

With an extensive programme, a series of panels and discussions, ten upcoming projects and two case studies, the series platform is still the leading such event in the Nordics  

23 January 2020

David Bogi  • Head of International Distribution and Business, Rai Com

“International players, both in the fields of production and distribution, are looking to Italy with great interest”

David Bogi • Head of International Distribution and Business, Rai Com

We spoke with David Bogi, Head of International Distribution and Business at Rai Com, on the eve of his departure for MIPCOM  

14 October 2019

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