Council of Europe and EBU Present European Series Development Award 2026 to Radio Free Europe

The Council of Europe, home of Eurimages, through the Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) are pleased to announce that Radio Free Europe, created by Brigitte Drodtloff and produced by Maze Pictures (Germany) and MicroFILM (Romania) has been selected...

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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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