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On March 24, key institutional and industry leaders from Canada, France, and Spain will gather in Lille, France, during Series Mania for a high-level strategic meeting. This exclusive, invitation-only event will serve as the first milestone in the lead-up to Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT 2025, taking place in Cuenca, Spain, from June 16–19.

Hosted under Series Mania Pro, the meeting will lay the groundwork for new international coproduction alliances, enhancing the global circulation of content. It also acts as a precursor to the Focus Countries initiative at Conecta, which this year highlights France and Canada.

Top representatives from government agencies and industry organizations across the three nations will participate, including:France: CNC, USPA, Le SPI, Eurocinema,Canada: Canada Media Fund (CMF), SODEC, Ontario Creates, CMPA, APFC, Embassy of Canada in France Spain: Ministry for Digital Transformation (SEDIA, SETT), ICAA (Ministry of Culture), ICEX, Catalan Films, Institut Français d’Espagne

The meeting will also include a curated selection of industry leaders, including:Canada: Lionsgate Canada, Bell Media, Incendo, Ideacom International, Attraction Distribution, Border2Border Entertainment,France: Fédération Studios, USPA representatives, and major production companies, Spain: RTVE, Morena Films, Amazon Prime Video, Portocabo, M Content, Asociación PATÉ

Insights from this closed-door gathering will shape a second public-facing trilateral meeting at Conecta FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT in June. With this initiative, Conecta reinforces its position as a key hub for transatlantic collaboration, fostering long-term partnerships between creators, producers, institutions, and markets.

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