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Program

Divided into groups of 3 after a few days of training, participants learn to write collaboratively by developing original series concepts in a writers’ room.

Throughout the training, each group is accompanied by a mentor. Additionally, each week is dedicated to a specific aspect of series creation taught by professional tutors.

During the last weeks, participants develop a pitch deck and learn how to pitch their series concepts.

On the last day, during the Final Presentation, participants pitch their series concepts in groups to a professional panel and receive their feedback and insights.

Eureka Series program is divided into 3 parts:

  • Part I – in Lille

Modules: Serial Dramaturgy, European Series Markets, Characters & Conflicts, How to Develop a Season, Pilot, How to Write Greener Series. Participation at Series Mania Forum.

  • Part II – remotely (2 weeks)

Modules: Mentoring, How to Translate a Series into Images, Case Studies, Masterclasses.

  • Part III – in Lille

Modules: Negotiation, Deals & Contracts, Pitch Deck, How to Pitch.

Objectives:

  • Master the creative process of collaborative writing
  • Understand how the European series ecosystems operate
  • Acquire the skills to pitch and sell a European series to investors
  • Break down barriers between series professionals to acquire a common work language
  • Develop a European network by teaming up with other emerging writers and experienced professionals

Method:

  • Development of an original series concept in a writers room environment throughout the training
  • Lectures and workshops with experienced European series professionals
  • Masterclasses and case studies
  • Evaluation of participants’ progress through quizzes and assignments
  • Final presentation in front of a professional panel

Key dates of Eureka Series Spring 2025

From October 15 to December 8, 2024
Call for applications
December 17, 2024
Pre-selection results sent to pre-selected participants
January 7-8-9-10, 2025
Online interviews with pre-selected applicants
January 13, 2025
Final selection results sent to selected participants
From March 18 to June 6, 2025 (in remote from April 28 to May 9)
EUREKA SERIES training program

Fees

3 500 €
Included
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Non included
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language_french Financial assistance for French participants

Depending on your eligibility, all training programs can be funded by AFDAS or other funding organizations.

language_international Financial assistance for international participants

We encourage you to contact local funds or writers/producers guilds to inquire about potential funding.

paid Possibility of partial bursaries

Partial bursaries for tuition fees are awarded by Series Mania Institute, with a maximum amount of €1,500. Bursaries are awarded based on the income of all applicants (with supporting documents), as well as the standard of living in the country of origin. Bursary applications must be submitted through the application form. If applicable, bursaries awarded will be announced in the selection email.

Application process

European emerging screenwriters, with a strong professional interest in series writing.

Are welcome to apply: Recent alumni of film and television schools, Audiovisual professionals retraining to screenwriting, Experienced screenwriters in other formats (short, feature, animation…).

Eligibility:

  • Have the desire to work in Europe in their professional future
  • Hold nationality or a long-term residence permit from one of the following countries: Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine or the United Kingdom.
  • Be over 18 years old or above

If you have special circumstances, such as a disability, please let us know so that we can discuss your needs. Contact: smi@seriesmania.com

The application process is divided into 2 steps :

An application form online, with the following mandatory documents to be provided in English:

  • Resume including relevant work experience, training courses and filmography/projects in development if applicable
  • Cover letter explaining the reasons and expectations to participate in Eureka Series and professional goals
  • Dramaturgical analysis of an European TV series (arena, genre, season arcs, characters and conflicts etc – 1 page)

For pre-selected applicants:

  • online interview with the pedagogical team

Other sessions

Finished
Sep 24, 2024 - Dec 6, 2024
1 session availablearrow_right_alt
  • pace 10 week
  • language English
  • location_on Lille Online
  • people 12 participants
3 500 €
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Partner

Eureka Series is supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA program of the European Union.

Key documents

Rules and Regulations Eureka Series SPRING 2025

EUREKA SERIES SPRING 25 BOOKLET

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EUREKA SERIES IN FIGURES

  • editions since 2021
  • 67 participants trained
  • 24 different nationalities represented though our participants
  • Participants of the last edition rated the training program 9.2/10.

Last update: 24/10/2024