CINEUROPA

The Council of Europe chooses three markets to host the 2025 Series Co-Production Development Awards

The Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, announces the three series co-production markets that have been selected to host the 2025 Series Co-Production Development Awards. East Doc Platform (Czechia), CineLink Drama (Bosnia and Herzegovina), and TV Beats Co-Financing Market – Industry@Tallinn (Estonia), have been chosen by a panel of independent experts to present the awards valued at €50,000 each.

EAST DOC PLATFORM

We are thrilled to announce that the East Doc Platform (EDP) has been selected as one of only three European markets to host the Council of Europe’s newly established Series Co-Production Development Award in 2025. 

"We are very excited to be among the events that will host the Council of Europe's Series Co-Production Development Awards in 2025. This is a great opportunity for all producers to pitch their documentary series to the East Doc Platform, and we look forward to this cooperation," says Ivana Pauerová Miloševičová, Board Member of the Institute of Documentary Film, the organiser of EDP.

CINEUROPA

Athènes étend son rôle au niveau mondial en matière de cinéma et de télévision en organisant The Owl Industry Days

The event also addressed broader industry trends: Alessia Sonaglioni, programme manager for the Council of Europe’s Pilot Programme for Series Co-productions, introduced a new funding scheme aimed at promoting cross-border collaborations in series production.

VRT Belgium 

Hoe VRT en New8 lokale creativiteit internationaal op de kaart zetten

Internationale samenwerking geeft lokale creativiteit een podium tot ver buiten onze landsgrenzen.

FILM NEW EUROPE

TV Series Von Fock to Premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

TALLINN: Estonian director Arun Tamm is putting the final touches on the TV series Von Fock, which will premiere at TV Beats Forum (18 – 20 November 2024) within Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event. With a budget of nearly 4 m EUR, this coproduction between Estonia, Latvia and Italy is among the most expensive series in the region.

VARIETY

Wildfire Eco Thriller ‘Lume’ Swooped on by ZDF Studios (EXCLUSIVE) 

In one of its major recent scripted pick-ups, ZDF Studios has acquired international distribution rights to “Lume,” an eco thriller set against the building crisis of endemic wildfires on the northern Portugal-Spain border which is devastating its countryside.   

BROADCAST NOW UK

Hot Picks: The Kollective

The Kollective is not just a gripping thriller about a group of young people trying to get to the truth of their friend’s death, it is a “truly global” story, according to A+E Networks group managing director, international, Patrick Vien.

VARIETY

From Disney’s ‘Andor’ to Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai’ and Max Original ‘Pubertat,’ Catalonia’s Rise As a Preferential Destination for a Wide Range of Top TV Series

Catalonia‘s blend of cultural heritage, natural beauty and cosmopolitan cities has attracted numerous filmmakers, hosting some of the most important films and TV series in history. It’s well-known: from the Costa Brava beaches to the mountains of the Pyrenees, the region offers a wide variety of locations that can adapt to any kind of production.

KINEMA

CANAL+ dotočil seriál Moloch, druhý projekt vlastnej tvorby v ČR

Natáčení akčního politického thrilleru Moloch skončilo 9. října na Ukrajině. Ambiciózní seriál s Miroslavem Donutilem, Janem Révaiem a polskou herečkou Elizou Rycembel v hlavních rolích vzniká podle scénáře Štefana Titky v režii Lukáše Hanuláka pod labelem CANAL+ Original. První ukázku odhalili producenti již v říjnu na televizním trhu MIPCOM v Cannes 2024.

C21 Media

ZDF Studios to shop Estonian murder mystery drama Von Fock to global buyers

Germany’s ZDF Studios has secured the worldwide distribution rights for the first two seasons (both 4×45’) of new whodunnit drama Von Fock. Based on the books by Ain Kütt, it’s coproduced by Estonian indie prodco Zolba Productions, Latvia’s Berghein Production and Nafta, Italy’s Movie.Mento, Albolina Film and Eesti Telefilm for Estonian Public Broadcasting, Eesti Telefilm, Latvia’s LTV and Lithuania’s LRT.

CINEUROPA

At Tallinn, panellists unpack the development and financing of the series Von Fock

On 19 November, the Nordic Hotel Forum’s Capella hosted a 30-minute case study focusing on the making of the Estonian-Latvian-German-Italian period drama series Von Fock. The “Brutally Honest Case Study” session, moderated by COO and head of International at Finland’s Post Control Johanna Nunnu Karppinen, featured Jevgeni Supin from Zolba, Helen Lõhmus from Orée Films, Gunda Bergmane from Nafta Films, ZDF Studios representative Mirela Nastase and Markus Frings from Movie.mento. The talk was held as part of this year’s Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event programme, running alongside the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival from 15-22 November.

Cinelink 

Bosnia and Herzegovina Joins Council of Europe’s Pilot Program for Series Co-production at the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival

A landmark document marking Bosnia and Herzegovina’s accession to the Council of Europe’s pilot program for the co-production of European drama series, implemented by Eurimages, was signed today, August 21, during the 30th Sarajevo Film Festival. 

Cineuropa

Nine series co-productions supported by the Council of Europe - Cineuropa

The results of the second round of project’s evaluation under the Council of Europe’s Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions have just been announced. Further to the evaluations made by independent experts, the Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, has decided to support nine series co-productions for a total amount of €3 500 000. Of the 9 series co-productions projects supported during the session, women represent 42% of creators, 55% of writers and 40% of directors. Thirteen national, regional, or minority languages are used.

PANORAMA AUDIOVISUAL 

Conecta Fiction & Entertainment entrega 19 premios entre los 37 proyectos presentados a su pitching

Uno de los reconocimientos más importantes que se han entregado durante la velada ha sido el Premio Consejo de Europa al Desarrollo de Coproducción de Series, valorado en 50.000 euros, que ha recaído en el proyecto macedonio The adventures of a turbo-folk princess. El jurado ha fallado a favor de este título porque “a través de su singularidad, valentía y frescura, da voz a historias infrarrepresentadas”.

AUDIOVISUAL451

Los 50.000 euros del premio a la coproducción de series de Conecta 8 van al proyecto macedonio ‘The Adventures of a Turbo-folk Princess

Macedonia del Norte gana el premio de Eurimages : Uno de los reconocimientos más importantes que se han entregado durante la velada ha sido el Premio Consejo de Europa al Desarrollo de Coproducción de Series, valorado en 50.000 euros, que ha recaído en el proyecto macedonio ‘The Adventures of a Turbo-folk Princess’.

CINEUROPA

NEM Zagreb unveils the NEM Awards jury

NEM Zagreb, which will run from 10-12 December, has announced the line-up of industry experts who will judge the second edition of the NEM Awards, which celebrate the best content originating from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The jury, comprising leading figures in television content, includes chief content officers, acquisition managers, executive producers and screenwriters. The professionals will assess submissions in various categories, offering recognition for outstanding achievements in TV production.

CINEUROPA

The two Nordic projects have won the Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award and the Eurimages Co-production Development Award, respectively

The Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award (worth €50,000) was granted to the Swedish series Puck, directed by Anna-Karin Garhamn and produced by Caroline Drab (Sweden). This prize supports independent producers across Eurimages member states by enhancing access to development funding and fostering creative collaboration. The jury praised Puck for its relatable storytelling, capturing “real life and the human imperfection of the characters”.

FORMATBIZ

NEM Zagreb 2024 Announces Agenda Highlights with Keynote Masterclass by Legendary Composer John Altman

NEM Zagreb 2024, the much-anticipated TV industry event focusing on film and TV series production, has unveiled the first glimpse of its three-day program. Set to take place at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel from December 10 to 12, the event will feature panels, Q&As, keynote sessions, screenings, and networking opportunities, all designed to connect talent and create new industry alliances across Central and Eastern Europe.

VIDEOAGE

NEM Zagreb has unveiled highlights of its upcoming fourth edition, set to take place at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, Croatia, from December 10 to 12, 2024.

The focal point of the event will be the NEM Awards, which honor the best content from CEE. More than 260 applications have been received for the competition. Categories include Best Pre-development Project (powered by HAVC), The Council of Europe Series Co-production Development Award, and Best Finished TV Series in the CEE.

FILM NEW EUROPE

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event 2024 tackles the role of the cinema and fosters new generation of professionals

On 15 November the 23rd edition of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the key summit for audiovisual professionals in Northern Europe, will kick off. The eight-day programme of nearly 200 lectures, workshops, masterclasses and market meetings will bring together more than 800 professionals in Tallinn and online. 

VARIETY

Tallinn Industry Confab Widens Program to Highlight Next Gen of Storytellers: Head Marge Liiske Discusses This Year’s Program

In its 23rd year, Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event has expanded in its scope and reach without moving away from its core: training, promoting Baltic film and TV filmmakers and connecting them with the rest of the world.

SCREENDAILY

Finnish series project ‘The Women I Think About At Night’ leads TV Beats winners at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Finnish drama series project The Women I Think About At Night headed the winners at the TV Beats Co-Financing Market, part of the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF). Currently in development, comedy-drama The Women I Think About At Night follows a 40-year-old woman who reevaluates her life after her best friend becomes pregnant. It took the €50,000 Series Co-Production Development Award for most promising project, given as part of the Council of Europe’s Pilot Programme open to independent producers from Eurimages member states.

Screen ireland

Irish TV Producers: Applications for next round of Council of Europe’s Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions will Open in March

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland was delighted to to join this new fund investing a total of €900,000 over a three-year period and supporting high-quality TV series and international co-production. Fifteen other ministries and national agencies across European member states have come together to financially back this new opportunity for series producers.

Audiovisual 451

Eurimages abre una segunda convocatoria para la coproducción de series

Tras una primera ronda en la que fueron seleccionados siete proyectos de series, el programa piloto de Eurimages lanza una nueva convocatoria de apoyo a la coproducción de series para 2024, con un presupuesto total de 3,5 millones de euros.

Cinema e Video

EURIMAGES / Aperto il bando per la co-produzione di serie

E’ aperto il bando 2024 del Programma Pilota per la co-produzione di serie del Consiglio d’Europa, ‘casa’ di Eurimages: a disposizione ci sono €3.5 milioni per sostenere serie di qualità strutturate come co-produzioni internazionali promuovendo nuove collaborazioni fra produttori indipendenti. 

Cveintiuno

El Consejo de Europa lanza nuevo fondo de € 3,5 millones a series en coproducción

El Consejo de Europa, sede de Eurimages, ha abierto su segunda convocatoria de apoyo a la coproducción de series para la que desembolsará un total de € 3,5 millones. El Series Co‑Production Support está dirigido a “proyectos de series de alta calidad estructuradas como coproducciones internacionales” que atraviesan su etapa final, con un fondo complementario de € 250.000 o € 500.000.

HAVC

Pilot program Vijeća Europe: otvoren novi poziv za potporu koprodukcije serija

Nakon uspješnog prvog poziva iz 2023. godine, koji je rezultirao potporom za sedam projekta, Pilot program Vijeća Europe za potporu visokokvalitetnim serijama koje su strukturirane kao međunarodne koprodukcije, objavljuje novi poziv za 2024. godinu.

Variety

‘Fifty Shades of Co Pro’: A Series Mania Panel Debates the Best Way Forward for Many in Europe: Co-Production 

Europe: A Hub for Future Co-Productions? Eurimages backer the Council of Europe’s is one key backer of co-production. One attractive package, available to 15 countries now, was spelled out by Alex Traila, program manager at the Council.

Screen Ireland 

Ireland to join the Council of Europe’s Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions, investing €900,000 in a co-production fund for high-quality TV drama

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to join a new European pilot programme supporting high-quality TV series and international co-production. 

“Screen Ireland is delighted to join the Council of Europe’s Pilot Programme for Series Co-Production, an ambitious vision to support independent production across Europe and harness the potential of international collaboration."

TBIvision

Council Of Europe unveils projects to receive $3.3m from new Pilot Programme

Council Of Europe’s new Pilot Programme for series co-productions has unveiled seven shows that will receive €3m ($3.3m) in funding, following a call for projects last year.

C21 Media 

New Council of Europe programme supports seven copros with $3.3m in funding

The Pilot Programme for Series Coproductions is a three-year initiative from the Council of Europe, which is home to the European cinema support fund Eurimages. It aims to support "high-quality series made as international coproductions" and "empower independent producers and foster new relationships."

HINA/ HRT

"Greater Adria" series receives support from the Council of Europe

"Greater Adria" series, a new project by the Second Plan production company, created by Nebojša Taraba and Simona Nobile, is one of seven TV series to get a grant of €250,000 or €500,000 as part of a new Council of Europe pilot program for high-quality series structured as international co-productions.

Menorca.info 

La serie menorquina 'Favàritx' gana una ayuda europea y logra el respaldo de HBO

La serie 'Favàritx', un proyecto impulsado por la productora menorquina Empàtic e IB3, es uno de los dos proyectos españoles que se han beneficiado de la primera línea de ayudas europeas 'Eurimages' para fomentar la coproducción internacional de series de ficción, tal y como han informado este martes desde el ente autonómico. De este modo, del total de 7 millones de euros que se reparten en este programa piloto que depende del Consejo de Europa, la producción menorquina recibirá 250.000 euros.

dBalears

'Favàritx' rebrà 250.000 euros per fomentar la coproducció internacional de sèries de ficció

La sèrie 'Favàritx', un projecte impulsat per la productora menorquina Empàtic i IB3, es beneficiarà de la primera línia d'ajudes europees 'Eurimages' per fomentar la coproducció internacional de sèries de ficció, tal com han informat aquest dimarts des de l'ens públic. D'aquesta manera, del total de 7 milions d'euros que es reparteixen en aquest programa pilot que depèn del Consell d'Europa, la producció menorquina rebrà 250.000 euros.

Cineuropa

Seven series co-productions supported by the Council of Europe

The results of the first call for projects under the Council of Europe’s new Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions have just been announced. Following an evaluation by independent experts meeting online, the Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, has decided to support seven series co-productions with a total amount of €3,000,000. 

Le Film Français

Sept coproductions de séries soutenues par le Conseil de l'Europe

Le Conseil de l’Europe, siège d'Eurimages, révèle les résultats de la première session d’évaluation des projets dans le cadre du Programme pilote du conseil pour la coproduction de séries.

AUDIOVISUAL 451

‘Favàritx’ y ‘Pubertat’, proyectos españoles beneficiarios de la primera línea de Eurimages para series de ficción

‘Favàritx’ y ‘Pubertat’ han sido los dos proyectos españoles beneficiarios de la primera línea de ayudas de Eurimages para fomentar la coproducción internacional de series de ficción. Los resultados de este nuevo programa piloto que depende del Consejo de Europa se han dado a conocer hoy. En total, se reparten 3 millones de euros entre siete títulos. 

Spain AVSHub

Convocatoria de coproducción de series de Eurimages

Objeto: ayudar a las coproducciones entre productores independientes de los países participantes y aquellos en la zona geográfica de los estados miembros de Eurimages, fomentando la colaboración estrechamente asociada con los organismos de radiodifusión o los servicios de transmisión.

Variety

Conecta, Cinekid Among Council of Europe’s 2024 Series Co-Production Development Awards Hosts (EXCLUSIVE)

The Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, has revealed the four series co-production markets which have been selected to host the 2024 Series Co-Production Development Awards.

Cineuropa

The Council of Europe chooses four co-production markets to host the 2024 Series Co-Production Development Awards

The Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, announces the four series co-production markets which have been selected to host the 2024 Series Co-Production Development Awards. Conecta Fiction & Entertainment (Spain), Cinekid (Netherlands), TV Beats Co-Financing Market – Industry@Tallinn (Estonia), and NEM Zagreb (Croatia) have been chosen by a panel of independent experts to present the awards valued at €50,000 each.

Film New Europe 

TV Beats Co-Financing Market and NEM Zagreb to Present 2024 Series Co-production Development Awards

STRASBOURG: TV Beats Co-Financing Market – Industry@Tallinn (Estonia) and NEM Zagreb are among the four series co-production markets selected by the Council of Europe to present the 2024 Series Co-production Development Awards.

The other two coproduction markets are Conecta Fiction & Entertainment (Spain) and Cinekid (the Netherlands).

Screen Daily 

Eurimages finalises details of €21m pilot programme for series co-productions.

The Council of Europe’s ambitious three-year pilot programme for series coproductions, that aims to do for high-end drama what Eurimages has long been doing for feature coproduction, is preparing to open for first submissions.

Nordisk Film & TV Fond

Exclusive - Council of Europe Pilot programme for series co-production now open. Co-head Alex Traila talks to us.

CEPI - European Audiovisual Production

Eurimages Pilot Programme for Series Co-production 

CEPI is thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Eurimages has recently launched an exciting co-production pilot projects for series, and CEPI invites you to join us for a webinar where they will unveil the details of this three-year Pilot Programme for Series Co-Production.