For its fourth edition, the creative initiative SERIESMAKERS, led by Series Mania Institute and supported by the European content powerhouse Beta Group, will select ten selected projects to participate in the tailor-made program for feature film directors who venture into the world of series. The eligible director-producer or director-writer teams from all over the world will be mentored and guided by experienced and awarded creatives while working on their series and developing a full pitch deck.
Objectives:
To give participants tools about series writing
To give participants a good understanding of the international series market.
To develop a full pitch deck
Methods:
In pairs, the participants will be guided by two mentors through individual online meetings, between November 2025 and January 2026.They will also have the opportunity to meet renowned international series professionals during exclusive online masterclasses.
Award Project:
At the end of the program, a jury will award a team with 3 nights accommodation and accreditation to attend Series mania Forum 2026. The award team will be presented during one of the events of the Forum.
Deadline for applications: Monday 01/09/2025
Announcement of the results: End of October 2025
Workshop 1: November 26-27
Workshop 2: January 21-22
Deadline to deliver pitch decks: Early February 2026
More information & application please click here.