The CO-PRODUCTION PITCH at the SERIENCAMP CONFERENCE provides a platform for international creatives to showcase their co-productions. This opportunity allows producers, distributors, investors, and potential partners to engage in an open discussion about potential collaborations and collectively develop innovative series projects.
Our Advisory Board selects eight high-profile and international projects to present their fictional co-production series to a carefully curated audience live on stage. They have the opportunity to showcase their ideas on June 5, 2024, in Cologne.
Additionally, up to 20 projects will be included in our digital project platform. These projects will be accessible to accredited conference attendees three weeks before the event. Through the platform, meetings can be scheduled with project developers. These meetings can take place online or in person in Cologne.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
- The project must be submitted by a production company or distribution company. Submissions from individuals are NOT eligible.
- The number of projects submitted is limited to three per company, but only one project can be selected.
- Ideally, a local broadcaster, distributor, or streamer should already be attached to the project (if not, consider submitting it to the WRITERS' VISION PITCH).
- Only fictional series will be accepted. Submissions for children's, documentary, or animated series will not be considered.
- All genres (Drama, Dramedy, Thriller, Science Fiction, Periodic Drama, Crime, Comedy, Coming-of-Age, etc.) and formats (Miniseries, Procedurals, Mixed-Media projects, etc.) are eligible.
- The project must consist of at least four episodes with a minimum length of 20 minutes per episode.
- The project must not have been presented at another market or festival (training programs and incubators are exempt from this rule).
- The pitch should be visualized with mood images and/or a mood trailer.
- The project must be presented in English.
- The pitch, including video material (if available), must not exceed 5 minutes!
Please submit your project with the following information:
- One-page overview of key facts including title, genre, country of origin, financing status (cost per episode and information about confirmed amounts), etc. This will be requested in the submission questionnaire.
- PDF of the series bible (Pilot Treatment, Characters, Plot arc of the first season, Biography, Visual material, Author/Producer's note) with a maximum length of 8-12 pages; anything beyond this will not be considered.
- (if available) PDF of the pilot script OR sample of the pilot script.
- Documents must be submitted in English, as they cannot be evaluated otherwise.
FAQ
SUBMISSION:
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
Production companies that are the creators and/or owners of the presented intellectual property, or production companies that have secured the rights for an adaptation.
The project has a financing plan, and a portion of the project budget is already secured through one of the production partners and/or affiliated television broadcasters/streamers.
What types of series are eligible?
Projects that have not participated in international co-production pitches before and have not been presented at festivals or markets are preferred. Exceptions are projects that have already been pitched as part of an incubator, training, or educational program.
How does the submission PROCESS work?
Submission is closed.
Up to three projects can be submitted per production company or distribution company, but only one project can be selected.
Until when is a submission possible?
Projects can be submitted until February 5th.
SELECTION OF PROJECTS:
HOW DOES THE SELECTION PROCESS WORK?
The Advisory Board (publication coming soon!) reviews all projects and selects those that will pitch live on stage or be presented digitally.
HOW DOES MATCHMAKING WORK?
The Story Exchange Team suggests projects to the partner companies of matchmaking (publication coming soon!) that fit their requirements. Projects that pique the interest of the companies are contacted by the Story Exchange Team, and appointments are coordinated. It is not necessary for participants to contact the companies independently. The partner companies of matchmaking only receive information available on the digital platform. Seriencamp does not send Bibles, pilots, or other documents.
To participate in matchmaking, availability must be indicated by May 13 on the conference platform.
Live PITCH:
WHAT HAPPENS IF ONE OF MY PROJECTS IS SELECTED FOR THE PITCH?
On June 6, you will present your project live on stage in Cologne. Additionally, some information about your project will be published on our digital platform, visible only to registered industry visitors. Your Bible and all confidential data remain unpublished!
WHERE WILL PROJECT INFORMATION BE PUBLISHED?
If your project is selected for the live pitch or inclusion in our digital project database, the following information will be provided to all accredited visitors in our digital project database:
- Name of author:s, production company
- Origin of project
- Logline, synopsis
It is important to emphasize that the Bible or the script will not be published. They will not be sent to the partner companies of matchmaking. This is for the protection of the authors.
HOW LONG SHOULD MY PITCH BE?
The maximum length of the pitch is five minutes.
IN WHAT LANGUAGE SHOULD I PITCH?
The project must be presented in English.
DOES THE SUBMISSION COST ANYTHING?
No.
DO I NEED ACCREDITATION?
Yes!
If your project is selected for the CO-PRODUCTION PITCH, you and up to one writing/producing partner will receive free accreditation for the entire SERIENCAMP CONFERENCE. Additional project members can purchase discounted accreditations.
If you have submitted a project but unfortunately were not selected, you will still receive the Early Bird price. (Partial) refunds are unfortunately not possible. Therefore, wait for acceptance or rejection.
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