On March 26th during the Series Mania Forum, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset chaired a ceremony to open for signature the new Council of Europe Convention on the Co-production of Audiovisual Works in the form of Series. As the first international legal framework specifically dedicated to the independent co-production of series for television and streaming platforms, the convention marks a significant step for the audiovisual sector, strengthening cultural cooperation and enhancing transparency.
The new Council of Europe Convention on the Co-production of Audiovisual Works was signed by government officials from France, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Poland and Portugal.
“Series are one of the defining cultural forms of our time, reaching audiences across borders and bringing different perspectives into our homes,” says Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset. “With this convention, we are opening a new international framework to support independent producers and strengthen cooperation. I encourage all 46 Council of Europe Member States – and countries beyond – to join us in making culture a force for cooperation and democracy.”
Anne Bouverot, Series Mania President, adds: "We have long at Series Mania been devoted to helping and pursuing and showcasing the best series in the world and then ensuring that the best and most fruitful corporations can take place. This is something that we're particularly delighted and honored to host today, this signature of a convention that will exactly make this easier and also more possible in Europe and hopefully also in a broader geography".
Signature of the New Council of Europe Convention on The Co-Production of Audiovisual Works at Series Mania
