Call for Applications – Apollo Series: Workshop for European Producers
Apollo Series is a program designed and developed by Series Mania Institute in partnership with MIA | Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo and Göteborg Film Festival’s TV Drama Vision.
This initiative is dedicated to European producers, established in their country of origin and starting their journey on the international co-production stage.
The program strengthens the packaging phase of each project by enhancing the knowledge of the teams in legal, financial, and artistic aspects of European co-productions, while offering access to key industry events. Producers will as well benefit from the collaborative effect of the group.
It will take place over three sessions, with online meetings in between:
- The first session in Rome (Italy) at MIA | Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo in October 2025
- The second session in Gothenburg (Sweden) at Göteborg Film Festival’s TV Drama Vision in January 2026
- The final session in Lille (France) at Series Mania Forum in March 2026
For certain online creative meetings, producers may be accompanied by the writer(s) of the project.
Objectives
- Discover European financing systems
- Master the legal issues of co-production
- Balance a local vision with the internationalization of a project
- Understand the latest trends in the European co-production market
- Build connections with potential partners, local and international producers, and broadcasters
Method
- Two mentors to guide the participants throughout the program, through individual and group meetings
- Lectures, case studies and workshops with experienced series professionals
- Networking and pitching opportunities by participating at each market
Format
- Duration: 13 discontinuous days
- Location: Italy (Rome), Sweden (Gothenburg), France (Lille) & Online
- Language: English
Application process
The call of applications for Apollo Series will be open from April 29 to June 30, 2025.
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