Serial Eyes is a full-time course based in Berlin at the Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB) from September to May. It includes a study trip to another European city and a visit to the Séries Mania festival in Lille. Costing 4500 euros, it can be financed by a MEDIA - Creative Europe grant. Participants must be available and present full-time for the duration of the program. Candidates from all countries can apply, although more places are reserved for scriptwriters from the European Union and some partner countries. You must have 1 to 3 years of professional experience as a screenwriter and have written at least one episode for a serial format for a TV channel or platform. Applicants should enter the program with several ideas for original television or web series that could be developed during the program. A high level of spoken and written English is essential. Applications are open until May 8, 2023 at 10pm. Documents needed for applications: Detailed CV Personal letter of motivation Analysis of a scripted television series: emotional arc of the main character, the arena (time and place), the main conflict(s), the structure of the series (max. number of characters 3800) 2 potential TV series concepts you would like to develop at Serial Eyes (max. number of characters 2200-2500 each) A complete script (feature film, TV series or comedy) in English. If no English script is available, you may submit a complete script in its original language and a 10-page excerpt of the script translated into English. Scripts must be submitted in the industry standard format. For applicants requesting a tuition waiver: A letter of application stating the financial reasons for the scholarship request. A letter of recommendation in English from a producer or broadcaster. All application materials must be written in English and submitted online via the Serial Eyes website. The program costs 4500 euros and includes tuition, travel and accommodation during the study tours and necessary accreditations. Serial Eyes offers up to three MEDIA - Creative Europe scholarships to applicants. In addition to the country of residence and citizenship of each applicant, other criteria in the awarding policy include - the participant's potential in the European audiovisual industry - the financial situation of the participant - the background and situation of the local film industry. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee of 4500 euros. For more information: https://serial-eyes.com/