Returning for its third consecutive year, the market will once again proudly present the Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award, worth €50,000. The award aims to strengthen independent production and foster innovative European co-production collaborations. It is a part of the Council of Europe’s Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions and is open to producers from Eurimages member states.
“Over the years TV Beats has proven to be an efficient launchpad for new series in development. The participating project representatives tend to value the scale of the event which makes it easy to connect and network with the attending professionals - distributors, commissioners and co-producers,” says Petri Kemppinen, Co-head of the TV Beats Forum.
Launched in 2021, the TV Beats Co-Financing Market selects up to eight promising drama series projects each year. Eligible teams — comprising a producer, screenwriter, and/or director — are invited to pitch their projects to industry professionals. Selected participants will also have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one meetings with financiers, broadcasters, sales agents, and co-production partners, as well as receive valuable mentoring and networking support.
Since its launch in 2021, the TV Beats Co-Financing Market has selected promising drama series projects annually. Chosen creative teams — including producers, writers, and directors — are invited to present their projects to leading industry professionals. Participants also gain access to mentoring, networking opportunities, and one-to-one meetings with potential financiers, broadcasters, sales agents, and co-production partners.
To apply, producers must complete an online application via the official submission platform and provide all required materials. The deadline for submissions is July 14, 2026.
For full details and eligibility criteria read the rules & regulations here.
The TV Beats Co-Financing Market will take place from November 16–17 as part of the TV Beats Forum, the drama series programme of Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event — the industry platform of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The event gathers broadcasters, VOD platforms, producers, screenwriters, and other international industry professionals for several days of networking, collaboration, and creative exchange in Tallinn during the long November nights.
About Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event
Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event (ITBE) is the leading business and networking platform for the audiovisual industry in Northern Europe. Held annually in November as part of the renowned Black Nights Film Festival, in Tallinn, Estonia, ITBE brings together a vibrant international community of filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and decision-makers. Last year the event welcomed over 850 industry professionals across its eight-day programme.
In 2026, Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event celebrates its 25th edition, taking place from 9–20 November.
