ACE Series Special for producers developing TV Drama series

ACE Producers call for ACE Series Special 7 is 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.

This workshop is 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.

16-18 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.

The core of the 2025 workshop will be held in Rome, Italy thanks to the collaboration of the Roma Lazio Film Commission and Creative Europe MEDIA.

ACE Series Special Topics

• 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 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.

Eligible Producers

• Owner, partner or associate of an independent film/TV production companyACE member or producer with a similar level of experience;
• Have a TV drama series in development that is at a relevant stage and suitable for co-production.
• Fluent in spoken English

Dates and Costs

• 3 - 8 November 2025 in Rome, Italy.
• €2,500 / €2.250 for ACE Network Members. The fee covers full board, accommodation and training during the workshops. Travel costs are not included.
• Deadline to apply: 3rd June 2025

How to Apply

For more information or to request an application form, please contact - specials@ace-producers.com. As well as the application form ACE will request:

• Motivation letter from the producer
• Biographies of the team
• Series bible including series pitch and season arc
• Short synopses of pilot and all following episodes
• Main character profiles
• Budget, financing plan (including intended broadcaster/platform)and production plan
• An application fee of €40

Find out more on ACE Producers website.