EUREKA SERIES

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

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