Buyers are going to get a first look at ten international drama series that Series Mania has identified as global hits-in-the-making, with gnomes, Nazis, gamers, fertility clinics and the British PM all in the mix. There is a show from the producers Sherlock, another backed by HBO, and amid a mostly European selection, a Japan-Singapore co-pro and Australian comedy adding some global flavor.
The Series Mania Forum was traditionally a co-production-focused industry gathering that ran alongside the public-facing Series Mania festival. As the Forum became must-attend for the international scripted crowd, a market where shows are bought and sold has become part of proceedings. An invitation-only event for buyers was introduced last year, showcasing series with international legs. A jury of top buyers presents a Buyers Choice Award, with nuclear negotiations drama The Deal taking the honor last time.
This time there are ten shows in all. From
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