Participation in this event highlights the international potential of the Kyrgyz series industry.
The series from Kyrgyzstan, "Red Pants," was presented at the Series Mania Forum 2026, which takes place from March 21 to 27 in Lille, France. This was reported by the project's authors.
This crime drama is based on real events and was created by screenwriter Tilek Cherikov and producer Erke Jumakmatova. Producers Pavel Feldman and Alexander Seliverstov are also involved in the production.
The plot of the series touches on themes of power, identity, and female solidarity in a harsh patriarchal environment, while shedding light on lesser-known aspects of Central Asian history.
According to the creators, participation in the Series Mania Forum is a significant achievement for the Kyrgyz series industry, highlighting the international potential of the project. The forum provides opportunities to find co-producers and attract funding from European funds and television channels, as well as to enter the international market.
Series Mania is a leading international festival dedicated to contemporary series and is considered one of the most respected events in the television industry.
The industrial platform Series Mania Forum holds an important place among European series markets, alongside Berlinale and MIPCOM in Cannes.
The festival annually includes competitive and non-competitive premieres, as well as an extensive professional program for producers, authors, and streaming platforms.
The series "Red Pants" will participate in the Co-Pro Pitching Sessions — one of the key programs of the forum.
A limited number of projects are selected for this section from numerous applications worldwide.
Participation in Co-Pro Pitching offers authors the chance to present their project to leading European and international broadcasters, streaming platforms, funds, sales agents, and producers. The main prize of the section is 50,000 euros for further development of the project.
