ACE Open Afternoon

ACE Open Afternoon Producers invites industry professionals to an open networking afternoon with the participants of the ACE Series Special programme and its experts. During this networking opportunity, ACE Producers will host two sessions: 

The Showrunners’ Role – What makes a successful showrunner? 
This session explores the evolving role of the showrunner in contemporary television and streaming, with Jörg Winger discussing the creative, managerial, and strategic responsibilities involved in leading a series from development through production and delivery. 

Post Peak TV: the Next Chapter in Co-Producing Premium Drama – What makes a successful international co-production? Emmy-nominated programming and content executive Marc Lorber shares practical insights into the art and strategy of building partnerships across borders, examining the creative, financial, and logistical realities of co-production today. Drawing on a career that spans premium drama, formats and strategic international partnerships, Lorber reflects on the evolving co-production landscape and the creative and commercial collaborations shaping the next generation of global storytelling.

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 2:30-6:00 pm Europäisches Hansemuseum, An der Untertrave 1, 23552 Lübeck Visby & La Rochelle room 

Open to all. Admission is free with a ticket, which can be booked at nordische-filmtage.de, and must be shown at the door either digitally or printed. 

In cooperation with ACE Producers, with the support of Europäisches Hansemuseum.