The longtime executive will lead the Lille-based training and professional development organization, strengthening its role in nurturing talent and fostering international collaboration across the global television industry.
Series Mania Institute has appointed Pierre Ziemniak as its new Director, marking a new chapter for the Lille-based organization dedicated to training and professional development in the television and audiovisual industries.
Ziemniak, who previously served as Director of Programs, has played a central role in shaping the Institute since its inception. He joined Series Mania in 2019 to develop the project, overseeing the creation and expansion of its training initiatives before being appointed Director of Programs in 2023.
Established in 2021 by Series Mania, one of Europe’s leading international television festivals, Series Mania Institute has steadily expanded its reach, offering programs designed to support emerging talent, established professionals and international industry collaboration.
Its initiatives range from early-career development programs such as Tremplin and Premières Arches to screenwriting programs including Eureka Series and Writers Campus.
The Institute also plays an increasingly active role in international cooperation through Apollo Series, which introduces European producers to the development of international co-productions, and Serial Bridges, a series of workshops designed to foster creative and professional partnerships across Asia, South America and West Africa.
Supported by France 2030, a major French government investment initiative, through its La Grande Fabrique de l’image program, Series Mania Institute continues to strengthen its position as a bridge between creative talent and television markets worldwide.
“Series Mania Institute was founded on the belief that the audiovisual industry needs talent capable of shaping the formats, business models and international partnerships of tomorrow,” said Pierre Ziemniak. “As a recipient of support through France 2030’s La Grande Fabrique de l’image initiative, the Institute is based in Lille, at the heart of a region that serves as a crossroads between France, Europe and the wider world. This strong local foundation is what gives us both our strength and our international outlook. I am committed to building on this collective effort, working alongside industry professionals, academic partners and European and international stakeholders to make Series Mania Institute a place for knowledge-sharing, experimentation and meaningful connections in support of creativity.”
