
SERIES' WOMEN
SERIES’ WOMEN is the first career enhancement program for female producers in the European drama series industry, with its first edition having taken place from April-September 2021.
The second edition of SERIES' WOMEN will kick-off in late 2022 and will once again combine a broad variety of elements: the producers will participate in state-of-the-art training opportunities addressing topics such as visibility, leadership and digital entrepreneurship as well as receive curated 1-1 mentoring and coaching. Networking opportunities at top European industry markets and direct access to decision makers and top industry players will round off the program.
By supporting selected female producers directly and boosting individual careers, SERIES' WOMEN sets off to increase the visibility and industry exposure of female producers and female-driven projects, supports the building of professional networks and strives to tackle underrepresentation in the industry in the general.
New to the program is an online diversity training exclusively directed at hiring managers or respective decision makers in the producers’ companies. Through this training, SERIES’ WOMEN addresses the topic of gender equality and diversity not only at an individual level, but sets out to enable change at the organizational level and make companies more competitive and sustainable in the process.
Application Deadline | September 2022 (still subject to change) |
Date | November 2022 - April 2023 (still subject to change) |
Location | Online as well as on-site at various locations in Europe (subject to current travel restrictions) |
Format | Live online and on-site training, 1:1 mentoring & coaching, online courses, networking, market attendance |
Target Group | Female producers in the European drama series industry as well as hiring managers or respective decision makers in the businesses of the participating producers |
Language | English |
Participation Fee | Will be announced soon |
Scholarships | A limited number of scholarships will be available |
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your main benefits
How will you benefit from participating in SERIES' WOMEN?
- Develop specific skills to advance your career, grow success and build resilience
- Participate in three online and on-site workshops, led by experienced business coaches and industry experts
- Receive up-to-date knowledge on the European drama series industry
- Access a selection of EPI's innovative online courses on topics like negotiation, networking, pitching, et. al.
- Take advantage of exclusive networking opportunities within the group of fellow selected producers
- Get curated 1:1 project feedback and career mentoring by a designated senior industry professional
- Receive curated 1:1 pitching coaching by a designated and experienced pitching expert
- Partake as a full delegate in two of the most crucial industry markets for drama series, TV Drama Vision 2023 and Series Mania Forum 2023 with various networking opportunities with potential partners
- Get access to top industry professionals from across Europe and the US
- For the participating hiring managers or decision makers: acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to support a shift towards more diverse hiring practices and help your company stay relevant and become more competitive
program elements for producers (Still subject to change)
Module 1: Creating Visibility
- Understanding who you are and what drives you
- Interpersonal communication, conflicts and feedback
- Presenting and communicating who you are
- Building your profile and designing your future
Live online workshop, November 2022, 2 x 2 days
Module 2: Developing Visibility
- Access to a selection of EPI's innovative online courses
- 1:1 pitching coaching from a designated pitching experts
- 1:1 project and career mentoring from a designated mentor
Self-study phase, November 2022 - March 2023, 30-50 hours of learning/coaching
Module 3: Understanding the TV Drama Series Industry
- Finance and legal aspects of series production in Europe and beyond
- Finding your audience and developing a marketing and distribution strategy
- Access as full delegates to TV Drama Vision 2023 in Gothenburg
On-site workshop & market attendance, January 2023, 4 days (2 days workshop + 2 days market attendance)
Module 4: Navigating the Current World of Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship
- Understanding, navigating and managing Innovation and Change
- Leadership in the producing context, managing business & creative partners
- Entrepreneurship and designing your career: transfer into practice
- Access as full delegates to Series Mania Forum 2023 in Lille
On-site workshop & market attendance, March 2023, 5,5 days (3 days workshop + 2,5 days market attendance)
program elements for hiring managers (Still subject to change)
Module 5: Modern Gender Equality Management
- Workshop for hiring managers or respective decision makers in the businesses of the participating producers to adress the issue of gender and diversity at the HR level
- What is the point of gender equality management?
- Implementing gender equality management in organizations
Live online workshop, March 2023, 2 days
Impressions from the first edition of Series' women
what former participants say
- The program focuses strongly on your own inner motivation and personal development. It connects you to great women women all over Europe who are facing the same challenges as you and allows you to grow in this business together.Jessica Hefti, Zodiac Pictures, Switzerland
- SERIES' WOMEN was an incredible opportunity to meet producers from all over Europe, share journeys, knowledge, network and create real friendships. After attending, my career acquired more focus and perspective.Abigail Mallia, Take//Two, Malta
- SERIES' WOMEN was an extraordinary experience for me. The online coaching sessions, the exchange with other female producers and the many practical exercises have expanded my knowledge and skills extremely. Even though I have been working in the industry for 20 years, the coaches gave me a whole new perspective on my work and expanded my knowledge about the job, myself and my leadership skills. Its workshops and mentoring program were the best preparation for presenting my project at Series Mania. The networking opportunities with female producers around Europe were priceless.Annett Neukirchen, LETTERBOX FILMPRODUKTION, Germany
what the industry said about the first edition of SERIES' WOMEN
- We at WIFTI are working hard to achieve gender balance in the industry through the three pillars connection, knowledge and visibility. EPI's new initiative SERIES' WOMEN very much aligns with our goals and how we strive to achieve them. With their extensive experience in setting up high-quality training programmes for the industry and their unique understanding of the industry's needs, the EPI is best equipped to set up an initiative that will help promising female producers take the next step in their careers. WIFTI is thrilled to support SERIES' WOMEN.Helene Granqvist, President, Women in Film and Television International
Our partners in 2021
We would like to thank our partners for the first edition of SERIES' WOMEN in 2021:
Centre du Cinéma et de l’Audiovisuel, Creative Europe Desk Austria - Media, FOCAL, ProPro - The Producers' Programme for Women, Screen Brussels, Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds, Wallimage, Series Mania Forum, The European Producers Club, European Women's Audiovisual Network – EWA, Filmarket Hub, Göteborg Film Festival and Women in Film & Television International