Application

Target Group

The European Showrunner Training is designed for up to twelve experienced series writers

with outstanding screenwriting talent
with significant previous writers’ room experience
with a clear artistic vision as well as leadership temperament
with a keen interest in series producing.
with a citizenship in a European country or a country participating in the Creative Europe MEDIA Programme – click here for the current list of participating non-EU countries

(If your country is not listed, you can still apply, as a maximum of two seats can be given to writers from countries outside of Europe and the MEDIA Programme.)

Important: The ESP is neither a screenwriting programme nor a writers’ room training. We expect all participants to bring substantial and extensive experience in series writing and in working in writers’ rooms.

Application Procedure

The application procedure is two-fold:

1. Application (to be submitted via APPLICATION FORM)

The following information will be required in English language:

Application form (fully completed)
CV including previous experiences in the series industry
Statement of motivation for becoming a showrunner and for attending this training (2 pages max.)
Signed Letter of Recommendation by a showrunner, head writer, producer or TV executive focusing on the applicant’s leadership temperament and producer’s mind-set (including name, company/context, and contact details of the person recommending the candidate).
Writing samples (excerpts of 1-3 screenplays – each 10 pages max.)

the next application phase is expected for spring 2025. you will then find the application form here.

2. Interview

Applicants will be selected by the following criteria:

experience in the industry
screenwriting talent
production-oriented mindset
communication skills
leadership temperament

Questions of group constellation are also taken into account.

Fees

Participations Fees & Scholarships

The European Showrunner Training has a participation fee of

2,500 Euros, excluding accommodation, including meals for on-site training modules
3,500 Euros, including accommodation and meals for on-site training modules (8 days in total)

The actual cost of the European Showrunner Training is significantly higher, but thanks to the support of the Creative Europe MEDIA Programme of the European Union, this in-depth training is offered for this reasonable fee.

Scholarships

Partial and full scholarships are available in priority (but not exclusively) to candidates from the following countries: Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Hungary, Latvia, Cyprus, Malta, as well as [subject to the conditions being fulfilled for their participation in the MEDIA strand] Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine.)

For obtaining a scholarship, applicants are asked to indicate the request in the application form as well as to substantiate their request briefly in their statement of motivation for attending the European Showrunner Training.

Moreover, local film and TV funds may offer scholarships upon request.

Questions? Please contact us!

Carolin Groẞe Hellmann

Head of Serial Storytelling

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Professional Training for Screenwriters

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European Showrunner Programme

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Phone: +49 221 920188261
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Hannah Schorr

Coordinator European Showrunner Programme

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Deputy Equal Opportunities Officer

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Phone: +49 221 920188270
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