Series, Stories, Society: Council of Europe deepens its engagement with European co-production and the democratic power of storytelling as new partnerships are unveiled

The Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 Call for Partnerships & Sponsorships under the Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions. This year's selection reflects a programme that is deepening its reach, not only continuing to recognise the...

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Nine countries sign new Council of Europe convention on series co-production in Lille

On 26 March, at the Series Mania Forum, nine countries have signed the new Council of Europe Convention on the Co-production of Audiovisual Works in the form of Series (CETS No. 230 – “Lille Convention”): France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Poland and Portugal. The...

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Attending Series Mania Forum: Our Team, Supported Projects and a Landmark Co-Production Convention

The Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions team is pleased to announce its participation in the 9th edition of the Series Mania Forum, which will take place in Lille, France. Come and meet us at our dedicated stand DH14 in the Grand Palais’ Delegates’ Hall from 24 to 26 March! You will also be...

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The Council of Europe’s Pilot Programme for Series Co-productions launches two new calls for proposals

The Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, has launched two new calls under its Pilot Programme for Series Co-productions, reinforcing its commitment to cultural diversity, creative freedom and cross-border collaboration in the European audiovisual sector. The calls are open to independent series...

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Crossborder co-production central to award criteria

Council of Europe and EBU launch European Series Development award

The Council of Europe and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have strengthened their long‑standing partnership with the signature of a new memorandum of understanding establishing a joint award aimed at supporting high‑quality European drama series designed for international co‑production....

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From the 2023–2025 Pilot Programme to the year ahead

As we advance in this new year, we reflect with pride on the remarkable achievements of the Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions, as we close its initial three-year cycle.

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