Series Mania Announces Co-Pro Projects Taking on Mysteries, ‘Womanhood Without Shame’ and ‘Wickedly Fun’ Experiences of the Former First Lady of Iceland
Series Mania unveiled 15 new projects for its Co-Pro Pitching Sessions
The winning project will receive €50,000 ($59,000) in funding
Projects explore diverse themes including mysteries, womanhood, and Iceland's former First Lady experiences
Selection will be made by a distinguished panel of industry professionals
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Series Mania announced on February 27, 2026, the selection of 15 new projects for its Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, which will take place on March 24 as part of the Series Mania Forum in Lille, France, with the winner receiving €50,000 ($59,000) to be chosen by a panel including Alexandre Piel, Laura Mae Harding, Alon Aranya, and Johanna Gårdare, while Jorge Pezzi will serve as jury president. The selected projects cover diverse themes including mysteries, explorations of 'Womanhood Without Shame,' and the 'wickedly fun' experiences of the former First Lady of Iceland, showcasing the range of storytelling approaches being developed for international audiences. The Co-Pro Pitching Sessions represent a crucial platform for emerging creators to showcase their work to industry professionals and secure funding for their productions, with Series Mania's Forum running from March 24-26 serving as a key networking event connecting creators with potential partners, distributors, and investors across the global television landscape.
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International television production, Creative development, Industry networking
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Feb 27, 2026 12:00am PT Series Mania Announces Co-Pro Projects Taking on Mysteries, ‘Womanhood Without Shame’ and ‘Wickedly Fun’ Experiences of the Former First Lady of Iceland The projects will be pitched on March 24 at the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, the centerpiece of Series Mania's industry-focused Forum By Marta Balaga Plus Icon Marta Balaga Latest Former Banijay Exec Unne Sormunen Named CEO of Finnish Creator Studio Tarinatalli: ‘We See This Moment as an Opportunity’ 3 days ago ‘Truly Naked’ Team Puts Real Intimacy Above Fake Pleasure: ‘Porn Is Like WWE. It’s the Fantasy That Pays the Bills’ 5 days ago David Harewood on Landing First Lead in 40-Year Career in ‘Pierre’ – and Finally Being No. 1 on the Call Sheet: ‘Exciting Place to Be’ 7 days ago See All Series Mania unveiled 15 new projects selected for its Co-Pro Pitching Sessions, which will take place on March 24 as part of the Series Mania Forum (March 24-26). The winner will be awarded €50,000 ($59,000) and will be chosen by Alexandre Piel, Laura Mae Harding, Alon Aranya and Johanna Gårdare. Jorge Pezzi, head of fiction and entertainment at Spain’s Movistar Plus+, will serve as jury president. Related Stories Priyanka Chopra Jonas on 'Blowing Up' Her Acting Career, Ignoring Nick Jonas Marriage Backlash and 'Coming Back to Indian Movies' for 'RRR' Director's New Film
