Serial Eyes predstavlja postdiplomski program usavršavanja koji priprema sljedeću generaciju europskih TV pisaca i producenata da prenesu prvoklasne priče na ekrane. Osim stvaranja originalne dramske TV serije, program stavlja naglasak i na razvijanje učinkovite suradnje, kao i na učenje od stručnjaka iz industrije usvajajući vještine rada u sklopu Writers' Roomsa.
Serial Eyes tako nudi intenzivan program pisanja serija u stilu bootcampa koji se održava u sklopu Njemačke filmske i televizijske akademije u Berlinu / Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB). Ovo impresivno, osobno iskustvo okuplja sudionike i stručnjake iz industrije u užurbanom okruženju koje potiče brzo učenje i suradnju – idealno za kreatore serija koji žele savladati zamršenost soba za pisce (engl. Writers' Rooms) i primiti povratne informacije. Iskustvo u bootcampu naglašava praktično učenje u sobama za pisce, dok jake veze često dovode do dugoročnih profesionalnih suradnji. Serial Eyes također obuhvaća podršku iskusne mreže TV kreatora, producenata i emitera iz cijele Europe čiji uvidi i iskustvo predstavljaju okosnicu programa.
Program obuhvaća seminare, masterclassove, radionice i dvije sobe za pisce (engl. Writers' Room). Osim toga, Serial Eyes uključuje studijska putovanja u London i Lille (festival Séries Mania). Tijekom programa svaki će sudionik raditi na dva projekta: kompletnom pitch decku za individualnu seriju te grupnom projektu koji se razvija u suradnji s industrijskim partnerom.
Series Eyes održavat će se od rujna 2025. do svibnja 2026. u Berlinu (Njemačka), pri čemu je nastava podijeljena u dva semestra. Jesenski će se semestar tako fokusirati na narativni dizajn i strukturu pripovijedanja u televizijskim serijama, koncepciju i razvoj priče te osnovni protokol i metodologiju sobe za pisce, dok će proljetni semestar naglasak staviti na pisanje pilot-projekta, pitching, umrežavanje i naprednije razumijevanje tržišta. Kulminaciju programa predstavlja pitching svih pojedinačnih TV projekata na Final Pitchu u svibnju.
Poziv je otvoren za kandidate koji posjeduju strast za razvojem TV serija te su željni suradnje s kolegama kreativcima. Drugim riječima, program je namijenjen predanim profesionalcima s najmanje tri godine plaćenog iskustva u pisanju, režiji ili produkciji scenariziranog sadržaja u audiovizualnoj industriji, a koji posjeduju zasluge za barem jednu proizvedenu epizodu formata serije za TV kanal ili platformu.
Prijave se odvijaju putem poveznice, a rok za prijavu je 3. ožujka 2025.! Proces selekcije odvijat će se u dvije faze – 20 kandidata koji budu odabrani nakon prvog kruga trebat će u roku od nekoliko dana napisati kratki dokument prema zadatku organizatora te pristupiti intervjuu, nakon čega će biti odabrano 12 kandidata koji će dobiti priliku sudjelovati u programu usavršavanja.
Kotizacija za sudjelovanje iznosi 4500 eura, a uključuje školarinu, putne troškove i smještaj tijekom studijskih putovanja te potrebne akreditacije za Séries Mania u Lilleu (ožujak 2026.). Serial Eyes nudi do tri stipendije Potprograma MEDIA Kreativne Europe.
Više informacija o programu Serial Eyes, nastavnim modulima te materijalima potrebnim za prijavu dostupno je ovdje.
Program je podržao Potprogram MEDIA Programa Kreativne Europe.
Serial Eyes is a postgraduate training programme which prepares the next generation of European TV writers/producers to bring first-class stories to the screens. The core of the programme is not just about creating an original TV drama series but also about developing the ability to collaborate effectively and learning from industry experts, mastering the skills of writers' rooms.
Serial Eyes offers an intensive, bootcamp-style series writing program at the Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB). This immersive, in-person experience brings together participants and industry experts in a fast-paced environment that encourages rapid learning and collaboration—ideal for series creators aiming to master the intricacies of writers’ rooms and industry-driven feedback. The bootcamp experience emphasizes hands-on learning in writers’ rooms, while the strong cohort bonds often lead to long-term professional collaborations. Serial Eyes thrives through the support of a seasoned network of TV creators, producers, and broadcasters from across Europe, whose insights and experience are the backbone of the program.
The programme includes seminars, masterclasses, workshops, and two writers’ room sessions. Additionally, the program includes study trips to London and Lille (Séries Mania festival). During the programme, each participant works on two projects: a complete pitch deck for an individual series and a team-developed pitch deck.
Series Eyes will take place from September 2025 to May 2026 in Berlin (Germany), with classes divided into two semesters. The autumn semester will focus on narrative design and storytelling structure in television series, story conception and development, and basic writers’ room protocol and methodology, while the spring semester will focus on writing the pilot, pitching, networking, and a more advanced understanding of the marketplace. The programme culminates with a presentation of all individual TV projects at the Final Pitch in May.
The call is open to applicants that are passionate about TV series development and eager to work collaboratively with fellow creatives. The programme is designed for dedicated professional with at least three years of paid experience in writing, directing, or producing scripted content within the audiovisual industry, who own the credits for at least one produced episode for a serialized format for a TV channel or a platform.
Applications are made through the following link, and the application deadline is March 3, 2025! The selection process will take place in two phases; 20 candidates selected after the first round will have to write a short document according to the organizer's task within a few days and attend an interview, after which 12 candidates will be selected to participate in the training programme.
The programme fee is 4,500 euros, and includes tuition, travel expenses and accommodation during the study trips, as well as the festival accreditation for Séries Mania in Lille (March 2026). Serial Eyes offers up to three MEDIA – Creative Europe scholarships for applicants.
More information about the Serial Eyes programme, teaching modules and application materials is available here.
Serial Eyes is co-funded by the Creative Europe MEDIA.
