Summer School Screenwriting

An intensive introduction to screenwriting

Application

Participation requirements

This programme is open to aspiring writers from various backgrounds, e.g. high-school students, current undergraduate students, post-graduate students, or media professionals from other fields.

As the Summer School Screenwriting will be held in English, applicants need to have English language skills of B2- level or higher.

Application documents

The application deadline for the Summer School Screenwriting 2025 is 25 May 2025. Please apply via the registration form (link below) and upload the following documents as attachments.

CV (English language)
Idea-outline for a short film (1 page)
Copy of student ID (when requesting student discount rate)

Application form

Application deadline and time frame

If you would like to stay informed about the programme by e-mail, please register here.

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Participation fee

Regular participants: 1200 Euro
Students: 950 euros
ifs alumni and ifs students: 850 euros

Any further questions? We will be happy to help!

Carolin Groẞe Hellmann

Head of Serial Storytelling

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Head of Professional Training for Screenwriters

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Head of European Showrunner Programme

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Phone: +49 221 920188261
E-Mail: Email

Andreas Gäẞler

Coordination Serial Storytelling

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Coordination Professional Training Screenwriting

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Phone: +49 221 920188267
E-Mail: Email