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Think Tank III at Seriencamp
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Showrunning in Europe: Directing in the Showrunner Model

with Kaat Beels, Nathalie Basteyns, Annetta Laufer & Lutz Heineking, jr.

The third European Showrunner Think Tank session took place on June 15th at Seriencamp Conference and was dedicated to Directing in the Showrunner Model.

THINK TANK III | SHOWRUNNING IN EUROPE: DIRECTING IN THE SHOWRUNNER MODEL
Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (CEST)
Cologne | Seriencamp Conference

Renowned European directors and producers with experience in directing and producing high-quality series projects discussed the differences between the directing position in the showrunner model and their traditional role as directors. Examples from several parts of Europe shed light on how a fruitful cooperation between director and showrunner may increase the quality of a show. The discussion focused both on aspects are working well in current forms of the showrunner model – and on areas which, from the director's point of view, still call for improvement in the European context.

Guests:
Kaat Beels | director, writer, producer (»Tabula Rasa«, »The Clan«, »Hotel Beau Séjour«), Belgium
Nathalie Basteyns | director, writer, producer (»The Clan«, »Hotel Beau Séjour«), Belgium
Annetta Laufer | director, writer (»Get Millie Black«, »Doctor Who«), United Kingdom
Lutz Heineking, jr. | director, writer, producer (»Andere Eltern«, »Drinnen«, »Wir sind die Meyers«), Germany

Moderator:
Adrian Spring  | writer & showrunner (»Nr. 47«, »Neumatt«, »All You Need«), Switzerland

European Showrunner Think Tank: Showrunning in Europe: Directing in the Showrunner Model