• Is financial assistance available?

  For French participants, and depending on their eligibility, Series Mania Institute programs may be funded through AFDAS, France Travail, or other training funding schemes. For more information, please click here. International participants are encouraged to contact local funding bodies or professionals’ guilds to explore potential funding opportunities. For certain programs, Series Mania Institute also offers partial bursaries, awarded according to criteria specific to each program. Terms and cFew readers

• What is Series Mania Institute?

  Series Mania Institute is a professional training institution dedicated to the series creation process. It was established in 2021 by Series Mania, Europe’s major event for series professionals, with the aim of responding to the concrete needs of a rapidly evolving audiovisual industry at local, European, and international levels. Based in Lille, France, and closely connected to Series Mania Festival and Forum, the Institute’s approach is grounded in professional practice. Its programs are devFew readers

• How can I stay informed about upcoming training sessions and applications?

  Each programme has a specific application period, detailed on its description page. For any questions, you can contact smi@seriesmania.com. Do not hesitate to also subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates on upcoming sessions and programs Do not hesitate to subscribe to our Newsletter and to follow us on social networks ! LinkedIn Instagram (https:/Few readers

• Do the programs provide an alumni network?

  Yes. All former participants are part of the Alumni network, designed to foster professional connections and visibility. They are included in the Institute directory on the Series Mania+ platform, which lists all alumni and is available to all professionals accredited to the Series Mania Forum. Each year, alumni who attend the Forum also have the opportunity to meet the community in person, expand their network, and build concrete collaborations. Do not hesitate to subscribe to our NewsletterFew readers

• Who can apply for Series Mania Institute programmes?

  Series Mania Institute’s programs address all stages of series creation, from screenwriting to production. Therefore its courses are designed for a wide range of participants, including beginners, emerging talents, and experienced professionals seeking to deepen or update their skills. Do not hesitate to subscribe to our Newsletter and to follow us on social networks ! LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/series-manFew readers

• Who are the Series Mania Institute tutors and speakers?

  The speakers and tutors involved in the programmes are established professionals from the French and European audiovisual industry, recognized for their expertise and experience. A selection of speakers is available on Series Mania Institute website : https://seriesmania.com/institute/en/professional-programs-core-tutors/ Do not hesitate to subscribe to our Newsletter and to follow us on social networks ! LinkedIn (https:/Few readers