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SERIES MANIA is a three-day forum focusing entirely on series. It is packed with opportunities for audiovisual professionals to exchange ideas, attend panel discussions and networking events. Organised as part of the Series Mania international festival held in Lille, the forum is a creative incubator designed to support the development of series from conception to distribution.
Services on the Creative Europe MEDIA umbrella stand include:
- discounted accreditation rates
- an online promotional catalogue
- dedicated Wi-Fi
- a welcome desk
- meeting spaces and storage
- a free coffee bar
So why don't you join us in Lille?
16.30 - 17.30
Across EU Regions: Bridging Perspectives between LCC and HCC Producers.Join producers from Low-Capacity Countries (LCC) and High-Capacity Countries (HCC) to exchange insights on co-production practices in Europe.
Workshop Format : Six tables will host pairs of speakers (one from an LCC and one from an HCC). Participants will rotate between tables to discuss coproduction challenges and best practices from the perspective of different countries.
Venue : Creative Europe MEDIA StandLille Grand Palais – Delegates Hall (DH16)
Access : A badge is required for entry.
Registration : Please register here.You will receive a confirmation email if your participation is confirmed.
10.00 - 10.45
Join Denis Clarke from EACEA for an essential MEDIA Infosession on funding opportunities for the 2026 TV and online content open call. Learn about key priorities, eligibility, how to apply and changes from last year.
Denis Clarke will also be available to answer any question concerning this call on Tuesday from 11.00 to 18.00 and on Wednesday from 11.00 to 17.00.
Come meet him at the Creative Europe MEDIA stand.
Venue: Creative Europe MEDIA stand - Lille Grand Palais - Delegates Hall - DH16
Access: Badge needed
No registration needed
10.00 - 11.00
Explore innovative MEDIA-funded projects, organised by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
maGestion.pro (maG) is an innovative financial and carbon impact management tool dedicated to project production.It allows European audiovisual and cultural companies to limit project administration costs, improve visibility of financial flows and budget balances, enhance decision-making, and create transnational and cross sectoral communities.
Torino Film Lab 360 is an International Research and Development Multidisciplinary Hub covering the spectrum of actions involved in ideating, producing, financing and introducing feature films and series to international audiences. It supports European audiovisual professionals with training and development programmes, networking, and funding opportunities.
Stand name: Creative Europe MEDIA
Stand number: DH16
Location: Delegates Hall (level 1) - Lille Grand Palais (1 Boulevard des Cités Unies- 59777 Lille)
March 24-25, from 8.30am to 7.00pm
March 26, from 8.30am to 6.00pm
N.B. You must remove your material from the stand before the stand closes on the last day.
Welcome Desk
- Where you will be given a registration form as well as your Creative Europe MEDIA lanyard which will identify you as a participant, having access to all services and facilities.
- Where you can access to the who's who console to check photos and participant details as well as the online catalogue.
- Please come on the first day to introduce yourself.
Meeting area
- Tables and chairs for meetings are at your disposal. Tables must be vacated after a reasonable period and cannot be booked.
- A4 displays along the walls.
- Power plugs.
Private free Coffee Bar
- With cold and hot drinks.
- Daily happy hour from 5.30 to 7.00pm with wine, beer, and snacks.
- Use your own (MEDIA) bottle for water fountains, since paper cups will not be available anymore.
Storage room
It is for materials. Please do not leave valuables in this area.The storage room will be locked every day at 7.00pm except on March 26: we will close at 6.00pm.
Your badge will be available on your personal space in "my badge to print". You will need to print it out and you will find badge holders at Lille Grand Palais.
March 24-26.
- Opening hours:
- For the programme, please click here.- For information on venues, please click here.
- For shipping information, please click here.
March 20-27.
You can visite the website here.
For accommodation information, please click here.
For restaurants information, please click here.
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