Conference News

STORY EXCHANGE at Seriencamp Conference continues to connect creatives and their stories with important decision-makers in matchmaking and pitching sessions.

We're excited to present the CO-PRODUCTION PITCH PROJECTS that will be pitched as part of Seriencamp Conference on June 9.

Together with the support and expertise of our esteemed Co-Production Jury - Béatrice Nouh (Head of Distribution & Coproductions, The Mediapro Studio), Erik Pack (Media Executive & Executive Producer) and Synnøve Hørsdal (Managing Director & Co-Owner of Maipo Film) - we present a curated selection of outstanding series projects from a broad pool of submissions.

We’re pleased to announce this year’s German TV Disruptor Award, presented for the third time at Seriencamp Conference by DEADLINE!

Take a first look at this year's programme!

In this year's edition Seriencamp Conference responds to the disruptive changes in the international series business by focusing on co-productions, artificial intelligence, and alternative distribution channels.

This is our jury for the Writers' Vision Pitch 2026!

Accreditations for Seriencamp Conference 2026 are now available!

We present our jury for the Co-Production Pitch 2026!

2026 will see the twelfth edition of Germany’s biggest event for serial storytelling. The Conference will take place from June 9 to 11, once again at and around the Cinenova in Cologne-Ehrenfeld.

K7 attended this year’s (mostly) sunny Seriencamp Conference from 3-5 June.
Recap by Hester Ireland (K7 Media)

The winners of the Story Exchange Pitches and the Media 4 Mental Health Initiative.

A look back at Seriencamp Conference 2025 – guest author Jan Freitag sums up the key moments.

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With billions in revenue, strong communities, and innovative storytelling, the gaming industry is increasingly inspiring series creators. Through talks, panels, and networking formats, the “Games & Series” program explores the creative and economic potential at the intersection of both worlds - from successful adaptations and co-creation to future IP strategies.

Alongside expert panels, networking opportunities, and the return of the popular “Next From” sessions, eight promising European co-production projects will be pitched live on stage.

Co-productions, innovation, and interactive storytelling: Seriencamp Conference 2025 brings together Europe’s leading industry players – with highlights including “Meet the EU Commissioners,” the “Nostradamus Report,” a Fireside Chat with Banijay Entertainment’s Johannes Jensen, and a new focus on Games & Series.

The "NO STIGMA - Media 4 Mental Health" initiative, which aims to promote the responsible portrayal of the mental illness schizophrenia in film and television, has announced its winning projects. The award ceremony will take place at Seriencamp Conference 2025 on June 4, 2025, in the presence of the winners and the top-class jury.

A first insight into the Seriencamp Conference 2025 program, which takes place from June 3 to 5 and deals with key industry topics such as International Co-Production and Innovation in a Disrupted Industry.

We are pleased to announce the first confirmed commissioners for our MEET THE EU COMMISSIONERS session.

This is our jury for the Writers' Vision Pitch 2025!

This is our jury for the Co-Production Pitch 2025!

Not only series fans, but also professionals worldwide, are looking forward to this continuation. After celebrating its tenth anniversary in Cologne last year, Germany's most important festival for series and TV culture will enter its second decade in June 2025.

A responsible portrayal of the mental illness schizophrenia in film and television - that is the goal of the "No Stigma" initiative, which was launched at the Seriencamp Conference (June 5-7 in Cologne). Together with Boehringer Ingelheim, Seriencamp is calling on writers and producers to submit screenplay ideas on the subject of schizophrenia for a pitch competition. In October, a training workshop will be offered for interested media professionals to provide background knowledge on schizophrenia.

With brand new input, numerous industry experts and exciting prospects for the future of the film and television industry, Seriencamp Conference successfully completed its second season in Cologne.