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Council of Europe Signs Framework to Boost Series Coproduction

3/23/2026

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The Council of Europe will sign its first international legal framework for series coproduction on March 26 at Series Mania in Lille.
The framework aims to boost cross-border cooperation and support independent producers by setting coproduction rules.
The Series Mania Forum highlights the need for new financing as investments from networks decline.
Discussions focus on forming alliances with emerging markets in Asia and Latin America to foster storytelling and cooperation.

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The Council of Europe will sign its first international legal framework for series coproduction on March 26 at Series Mania in Lille.
The framework aims to boost cross-border cooperation and support independent producers by setting coproduction rules.
The Series Mania Forum highlights the need for new financing as investments from networks decline.
Discussions focus on forming alliances with emerging markets in Asia and Latin America to foster storytelling and cooperation.