{"id":133918,"date":"2025-05-19T12:11:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/seriencamp-conference-highlights-european-drama-co-production-opportunities\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:11:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:11:33","slug":"seriencamp-conference-highlights-european-drama-co-production-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/seriencamp-conference-highlights-european-drama-co-production-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Seriencamp Conference Highlights European Drama Co-Production Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

EXCLUSIVE: Seriencamp\u2019s Bold Focus on Co-Production<\/h2>\n
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\n Seriencamp<\/strong> is positioning itself as a pioneering platform for innovation in European serial storytelling, reflecting a growing trend among producers and broadcasters to unify their efforts. The event, renowned for its annual gathering in Cologne, Germany<\/strong>, has officially announced its complete lineup, which is heavily centered on European co-production<\/strong>. In the face of dwindling financial support and partnerships from U.S. co-producers, European stakeholders are increasingly seeking collaborative ventures that promise bold narratives and shared resources.\n <\/p>\n

\n The event\u2019s curated selection of co-production projects will be pitched to producers, distributors, and broadcasters, providing a vital platform for creative exchange. An international jury composed of esteemed industry executives, including Emmanuel Eckert<\/strong> from Mediawan Rights and Maria Cervera<\/strong> from Cattleya Producciones in Italy, played a pivotal role in this selection process. Other jury members included Pernille Bech Christensen<\/strong> from Denmark\u2019s TV2 and Henrike Vieregge<\/strong> from the German broadcaster WDR.\n <\/p>\n

\n In addition to the co-production focus, Seriencamp\u2019s \u201cNext From<\/strong>\u201d segment makes a return, where various broadcasters will share insights into their current projects and strategic outlooks. Noteworthy participation comes from the New8 group of European broadcasters, along with heavyweights like ZDF<\/strong>, RTL+<\/strong>, and Arte<\/strong>, ensuring a comprehensive overview of upcoming trends and opportunities in the European television landscape.\n <\/p>\n

\n Gerhard Maier<\/strong>, the Artistic Director of the Seriencamp Conference, emphasized the practical nature of this year’s program, stating, \u201cThe focus is on practical insights and future-facing strategies to help navigate the evolving landscape of content creation.\u201d This sentiment underscores the urgency for industry professionals to adapt and innovate in response to shifting audience expectations and market dynamics.\n <\/p>\n

\n Scheduled to run from June 3 to 5<\/strong>, the event is backed by significant funding from the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, alongside support from the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW and the long-term partner, ZDF Studios<\/strong>. This solid financial backing exemplifies the importance of the event in shaping the future of television storytelling in Europe.\n <\/p>\n

\n Now, let\u2019s delve into the array of co-produced series that will be pitched at the Seriencamp Conference:<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

A Remarkable Woman<\/strong>: UK-Ukraine<\/h2>\n

\n Producer:<\/strong> Right Side Productions
\n Topline:<\/strong> This historical drama\/comedy is inspired by the diaries of Ukrainian artist Marie Bashkirtseff<\/strong>, exploring themes of death, fame, and the pursuit of immortality.\n <\/p>\n

Bloody Dunes<\/strong>: Lithuania<\/h2>\n

\n Producers:<\/strong> Magic Film, Bahama Films
\n Topline:<\/strong> A young adult thriller that follows the search for a missing prom queen, propelling her friends toward the perilous border of Kaliningrad, Russia<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n

Colorblind<\/strong>: Belgium<\/h2>\n

\n Producer:<\/strong> Playtime Films
\n Topline:<\/strong> A thought-provoking drama addressing the crucial question: Are we truly all equal before the law?\n <\/p>\n

Lymbus<\/strong>: Germany<\/h2>\n

\n Producer:<\/strong> 70 Steps
\n Topline:<\/strong> A thrilling narrative centered around a series of bizarre murders and disappearances in the Black Forest<\/strong>, intertwined with a large-scale conspiracy.\n <\/p>\n

Telegrass<\/strong>: Israel<\/h2>\n

\n Producers:<\/strong> Medalia Productions, Above the Clouds
\n Topline:<\/strong> A gripping drama about an ultra-Orthodox tech prodigy who rises to the head of a thriving drug empire.\n <\/p>\n

1291<\/strong>: Switzerland<\/h2>\n

\n Producer:<\/strong> Zodiac Pictures
\n Topline:<\/strong> A period drama that chronicles the love story between Hedwig F\u00fcrst<\/strong> and Wilhelm Tell<\/strong>, highlighting their struggle for freedom against powerful rulers.\n <\/p>\n

BRKN<\/strong>: Iceland<\/h2>\n

\n Producer:<\/strong> Glassriver
\n Topline:<\/strong> A gripping narrative featuring a troubled investigator and a man entangled in organized crime as they search for a missing teen, unraveling layers of corruption along the way.\n <\/p>\n

Helsinki 1939<\/strong>: Finland<\/h2>\n

\n Producer:<\/strong> Take Two Studios
\n Topline:<\/strong> A thrilling account of a team of war correspondents fighting to expose the truth amidst a backdrop of propaganda and overwhelming enemy forces.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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EXCLUSIVE: Seriencamp\u2019s Bold Focus on Co-Production Seriencamp is positioning itself as a pioneering platform for innovation in European serial storytelling, reflecting a growing trend among producers and broadcasters to unify their efforts. The event, renowned for its annual gathering in Cologne, Germany, has officially announced its complete lineup, which is heavily centered on European co-production. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":110274,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-133918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133918"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133918\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/110274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}