The Co-Production Pitch at SERIENCAMP Conference offers international creatives a unique platform to showcase their co-production projects. This opportunity allows producers, distributors, and potential partners to engage in open dialogue about potential collaborations, paving the way for the joint development and realization of innovative series concepts.
Our jury selects eight outstanding international projects, giving the creators the chance to pitch their fictional series ideas live on stage in front of a professional audience. This is a valuable opportunity to present their concepts directly in Cologne.
In addition, up to 20 projects will be featured in our digital project database, which will be available to accredited conference attendees three weeks before the event. The platform allows for meetings to be scheduled with project representatives, facilitating early discussions and potential partnerships.
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 two 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!
- A preceding pitch training is mandatory. This will take place on June 2, 2025.
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.
- Series bible (Plot arc of the first season, Pilot Treatment, Characters, Visual material, Author/Producer's note, Biography) with a length of 8-12 pages; anything beyond this will not be considered.
- (if available) Pilot script or dialogue samples.
- Financing plan
- 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 PROJECTS are eligible?
Projects that have not participated in international co-production pitches before and have not been presented at festivals or markets. Exceptions are projects that have already been pitched as part of an incubator, training, or educational program.
How does the submission PROCESS work?
Up to two projects can be submitted per production company or distribution company, but only one project can be selected.
Where can I submit my project?
You can submit your project exclusively through our platform.
Until when is a submission possible?
Projects can be submitted until January 22, 2025.
DOES THE SUBMISSION COST ANYTHING?
No.
SELECTION OF PROJECTS:
HOW DOES THE SELECTION PROCESS WORK?
The Jury (publication coming soon!) reviews all projects and selects those that will pitch live on stage or be presented digitally.
Live PITCH:
WHAT HAPPENS IF ONE OF MY PROJECTS IS SELECTED FOR THE PITCH?
On June 3 or 4, 2025, 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!
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.
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.
Digital Story Exchange:
All projects selected for our live pitching sessions, as well as up to 20 additional projects, will be featured on our digital project platform, called "Digital Story Exchange". Some information about your project will be also published there, visible only to registered industry visitors. Your Bible and all confidential data remain unpublished! Interested industry visitors can contact you directly via the platform.
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
Bible or script will not be published.
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