Nicole Morganti, Head of Originals Southern Europe, and Thomas Dubois, Head of French Originals, at Prime Video, and Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Programming at HBO Max, are additional keynote speakers joining the previously announced participants (Disney+ EMEA, SkyShowtime and Fremantle) at Series Mania Forum, the industry space of the Series Mania festival, scheduled in Lille from March 24 to 26.
In the Prime Video panel, International Stories, Global Communities, Morganti and Dubois will showcase non-English language original productions that are capturing young adult audiences and building fanbases that transcend their territories of origin, providing insights, offering previews of upcoming releases, and discussing what it means to be a global success in 2026.
The HBO Max keynote, Local Creators Are At The Heart, will examine how the platform is forging partnerships with talent to develop ambitious, original stories that captivate local audiences while reflecting HBO’s creative excellence and storytelling heritage. From supporting distinct creative voices and culturally specific perspectives to providing creators with the freedom to take risks, Aubrey will explain how HBO Max’s international strategy is evolving, and what this means for the future of quality scripted narratives on the global stage.
