»Adapting the Showrunner Model to a Project's Needs«
Friday, October 20, 2023 | European Series Day at Film Festival Cologne

Join us for the next edition of the European Showrunner Think Tank at the European Series Day live in Cologne!
During the panel, showrunner Marianne Wendt, SRF Head of Series Bettina Alber, and producer Benedikt Böllhoff will explore the absence of a one-size-fits-all showrunner model in the European entertainment landscape and the necessity for adaptation on a project-by-project basis.
Based on their latest projects »Neumatt (New Heights)«, and »Wer Wir Sind«, they will offer invaluable insights into their collaboration highlighting the distinct approaches required to run each production successfully and how their collective efforts contributed to the success of these compelling shows.
The focus of the panel is to give examples on how to tailor the showrunner model to suit the unique requirements of different series, finding answers to questions such as how to decide on a showrunning model, how to effectively communicate it, and ensuring seamless collaboration between all stakeholders.

Guests:

Marianne Wendt | writer, showrunner »Wer Wir Sind«, »Neumatt (New Heights)«, Germany
Bettina Alber | Head of Series at SRF Swiss Radio and Television, Switzerland
Benedikt Böllhoff | Producer at VIAFILM, Germany

Moderator:

Marike Muselaers | Head of International Financing & Coproductions at Nordisk Film Production, Sweden

Attendance is free and an accreditation for the Film Festival Cologne is not required. However, the number of seats it limited. To register for the European Series Day, during which this Think Tank will take place, please click here.

For those who won’t be able to join the event in person a recording of the session will be made available shortly on www.showrunners.eu.