Lille, France – At a press conference this morning, Laurence Herszberg, managing director of Series Mania, alongside artistic director Frédéric Lavigne, unveiled plans for the upcoming edition of the renowned festival. The announcement followed introductory remarks from local and regional leaders, including representatives from the Hauts-de-France Region, the City of Lille, and the French National Cinema Centre (CNC).
This year, Series Mania’s international competition promises a dynamic and diverse jury chaired by celebrated American creator, screenwriter, producer, and actress Pamela Adlon, known for her work in “Better Things”, “Louie”, and “Californication”. Joining her will be French musician and composer Victor Le Masne, Argentinian-American actor Ignacio Serricchio, British director Minkie Spiro, and French actress Karin Viard. This illustrious panel will decide the winners of the Grand Prize, Best Script, Best Actress, and Best Actor.
Parallel to the international competition, the Panorama jury, led by French writer Lola Lafon, will evaluate entries for Best Series, Best Directing, Best Actress, and Best Actor. The jury includes figures such as Latvian actor Kārlis Arnolds Avots, American programmer Casey Baron, French actress Marie Colomb, and English producer Kate Harwood.
Series Mania also includes a unique judgment perspective through a student jury, which will confer its own Best Series award. Additionally, international press journalists will come together to adjudicate the French Competition, offering prizes for Best Series, Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Original Score in a collaboration with SACEM.
The festival, with a notable focus this year on productions from Northern Europe, Spain, and France, stands as a significant cultural event that not only showcases global cinematic talent but also stimulates discussion and appreciation of contemporary storytelling practices.
This breadth of international representation underscores Series Mania’s commitment to fostering cultural exchange and highlighting emerging trends and talents in television and film across the globe.
The convergence of renowned jury members and an expansive array of entries promises to make this edition of Series Mania a landmark event in the international film festival circuit, spotlighting Lille as a vibrant hub for cultural and cinematic innovation.
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