ACE Producers is pleased to announce the call for applications for the ACE Series Special 8, with thanks to support from the Netherlands Film Fund, MOIN Filmförderung and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.
A hands-on workshop for experienced producers who want to deepen their knowledge of developing and producing TV drama series for an international audience and/or integrate a series division into their companies. The workshop is open to members of the ACE Network or other producers of a similar level.
Up to 18 producers are selected for the workshop, each with a series in development. Focusing primarily on the creative and financial aspects of TV series production, the ACE Series Special will also offer sessions on packaging, working with broadcasters and streamers, marketing, audiences, international approaches and business strategies. The workshop gives producers a chance to work on their projects through interactive sessions and open discussions with experts and their peers.
Topics covered include:
- The financing scheme of series in an international context;
- Discovering the market potential and finding an (international) audience;
- Strategically integrating a series department into an existing (film-)production company;
- Understanding the different production structures of series development;
- Working with streamers and broadcasters.
Professionals from companies such as Fremantle, BETA, Banijay, Federation and Lionsgate regularly attend as consultants, along with producers and showrunners offering no-holds-barred case studies and discussions.
DEADLINE
15 June 2026
WORKSHOP DATES
2 November – 7 November 2026
LOCATION
Lübeck, Germany
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
- To be an owner, partner or associate of an independent film/TV production company;
- To be an ACE member or producer with a similar level of experience;
- To have a TV drama series in development that is at a relevant stage and suitable for co-production;
- To be fluent in spoken English.
Producers from any country are welcome to apply
FEES
€2.500 (€2.250 for ACE Network Members).
The fee covers full board, accommodation and training during the workshops.
Travel costs are not included.
HOW TO APPLY
To request an application form please email specials@ace-producers.com
