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[email protected] Testimonials A project by T: +49 (0)331 721 28 85 “The TV Lab’s own writers’ room became this sizzling pot F: +49 (0)331 721 28 81 Erich Pommer Institut (Germany) of focused, directed creativity, where a handful of writers Försterweg 2, 14482 Potsdam, Germany in just three days broke and created an original pilot idea The Erich Pommer Institut is one of Europe’s leading training www.epi-medieninstitut.de with obvious commercial and artistic potential. Most of providers for the media industry and a renowned media research all, I was amazed on how effective it was, and how daring institution. Its unique feature is the strong focus on legal and economic topics combined with a hands-on approach and an you can be if you eliminate the fear of failure, and focus A project by In association with on the thrill of creation.” extensive international expert and industry network. Each year, Trygve Allister Diesen, Writer Varg Veum, EPI organises and hosts around 40 seminars, workshops and Director Kommissarie Winter, Tenk.tv, Norway conferences for the European, the Canadian and the US-American TV Lab 2012 media industry. www.epi-medieninstitut.de “Attending the TV Lab was one of the most inspiring things I have done in recent years – great people and great lectures, well organised With the support of the Creative Europe - MEDIA Programme In association with of the European Union and executed. I loved it and wish I could do it again!” MediaXchange (UK) Håkan Lindhé, Writer/Director THE STOCKHOLM European Based in London and LA, MediaXchange is a media consultancy SYNDROME, Sweden with a 24 year history assisting entertainment industry professionals TV Lab 2014 TV Drama to develop effective knowledge, contacts and business drawn from our unique global perspective. A roster of returning clients and Supported by new ­participants from around the world encompasses studios and “Brainstorming and writing in a writers room with networks, creative and business executives, writers and developers, truly passionate, world class showrunners was Series Lab financiers and filmmakers, government agencies and industry simply incredible. A highly inspiring experience associations. which I will never forget.” www.mediaxchange.com Koen Tambuyzer, Writer ZONE STAD (ZONE CITY), Media partner Belgium 2015 TV Lab 2013

“The level of expertise of participants and experts alike was exceptional. The result was Thanks to EPI’s associates a working atmosphere that was incredibly intensive and creative. European TV Drama is evolving enormously right now and events like In association with the EPI TV Drama Lab are an important part of shaping that future.” Jacob Groll, Writer SOKO WIEN, JANUS, Austria TV Lab 2013 Photo left © Christine Kisorsy | Other photos © EPI www.tv-lab.eu EUROPEAN TV DRAMA SERIES LAB Programme Application TESTIMONIALS

A top level training and think tank for leading Programme The TV Lab is designed to include: players in the European television industry Module 1: Framework for successful European TV Drama Series “Working with Criminal Minds’ Simon Mirren was a »» Scriptwriters mind-blowing experience. Also, I met a producer at ­ The programme is designed for scriptwriters, producers and • State of the industry and trends in series storytelling Applicants need substantial writing experience in scripted drama the TV Lab who asked me to work on a script. We just broadcasters and explores the essential elements of successful • Legal and financial aspects of European co-productions (writing credits on a minimum of at least one script produced for sold the script to a network. This workshop was worth drama series. Top industry experts from across Europe and the • Best practice lessons from successful European and US series broadcast or web) every minute!” US share their knowledge and provide exclusive insights. • Latest trends in 360° content Richard Kropf, Headwriter Der Letzte Bulle »» Creative and Executive Producers Module 2: The Creative Maze (The Last Cop), Germany Eligible applicants need a minimum of 5 years producing experience • Writers’ Room Simulation TV Lab 2012 Module 1 • Management of Creative Teams (minimum of one feature length TV film or TV series produced for broadcast) “With the great success of Swedish drama series in June 30 – July 5, 2015 in Berlin recent years it becomes even more important to try to »» Broadcasters be in the forefront of what is happening globally in our Previous Experts included: Eligible applicants include Head of Development, Head of branch. The TV Lab has helped me with just that: see Programming, Head of TV Drama. Applications from other Module 2 Rola Bauer, Producer CROSSING LINES, PILLARS OF THE EARTH, best practices, exchange ideas with very experienced experienced representatives from these departments must be November 9 – 15, 2015 in Berlin President, Tandem Communications, Germany colleagues, and discuss problems and opportunities.” agreed in advance. Piv Bernth, Producer THE KILLING, THE BRIDGE, Head of Drama, Kristian Hoberstorfer, Producer REAL HUMANS DR, Denmark Please note that applicants with projects attached will be given (season 2), Swedish Television Drama, SVT, Sweden Benefits priority status. TV Lab 2013 Jimmy Desmarais, Producer LES REVENANTS / THE RETURNED • Develop specific skills to enhance and deliver sustainable (Canal+), Haut et Court TV, France “The TV Lab was really inspiring and excellent for net- Application deadline: April 24, 2015 and returning international TV series working! Great to have both creative and business Jean Philip de Tender, Director Television, VRT, Belgium Please find the application form and guidelines at www.tv-lab.eu • Access to top industry players from across Europe and perspectives as well as the European and the US TV the United States Carol Flint, Executive Producer ER, Co-Executive Producer ROYAL markets reflected. I am truly happy that I had prior- • Access up-to-date information on trends in the TV drama PAINS, Supervising Producer THE WEST WING, USA Fee itized my time to be a part it.” series sector globally Marie Guillaumond Tenet, Artistic Director, TF1, France Charlotte Pedersen, Co-Producer THE HUNT, Zentropa • Understand the elements behind the success of American € 4.500 (includes the registration for Module 1 and 2; accommodation and meals in Berlin) Productions, Denmark drama series James Manos Jr., Creator, Executive Producer DEXTER, Co-producer For writers, a limited number of partial scholarships are available. TV Lab 2014 • Apply this knowledge to local projects at home and Writer THE SOPRANOS – season 1, USA Please also check with your local funding bodies for support. • Learn best practice lessons from cutting-edge European Glen Mazzara, Executive Producer THE WALKING DEAD, HAW- www.tv-lab.eu case studies THORNE, THE SHIELD, USA • Participate in excellent networking opportunities, building Simon Mirren, Writer / Producer CRIMINAL MINDS, WITHOUT A TRACE, a strong network SPOOKS (MI5), WAKING THE DEAD, USA Target Group John Romano, Writer / Producer HILLSTREET BLUES, LA LAW, MONK, HAWTHORN, BANSHEE, USA Experienced senior professionals in the European TV drama industry: Scriptwriters | Creative and Executive Producers | Broadcasters Antony Root, Executive Vice President, HBO Central Europe, UK

2015 speakers will be announced closer to the event.