Once again Erich Pommer Institut (EPI) in association with MediaXchange presents the European TV Drama Series Lab (TV Lab)
starting June 30 in Berlin. Out of a high number of applicants 30
participants from all over Europe – top writers, producers and
broadcasters – were nominated to participate in the TV Lab. Over two
training modules our international renowned TV expert trainers will
share the latest trends, best practice methods and up-to-date success
stories of TV series production. The programme schedule incorporates
seminars and interactive sessions which aim at enabling participants to
successfully implement ideas and generate new projects through
knowledge, inspiration and valuable contacts. This year’s expert line-up
comprises many highly experienced professionals from across Europe and
the US who will examine the essential elements of the industry. We will
be joined by producers and creators of acclaimed TV drama series such as
Stefano Sardo (Writer 1992, Co-Creator IN TREATMENT), Italy, and David
Semel (Producer and Director, MADAM SECRETARY, HANNIBAL, HOMELAND), USA,
as well as representatives from the industry’s major players – e.g.
film and TV distributor Lionsgate, French media corporation NEWEN Group
and the world’s leading Multi-Channel Network Maker Studios – who will
share their expertise.
TV Lab-Experts 2015 are amongst others:
David Semel,
Executive Producer MADAM SECRETARY, Co-Executive Producer HOUSE MD and
Director THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, HANNIBAL, HEMLOCK GROVE, HOMELAND, HEROES,
USA
Dan’l Hewitt,
Managing Director UK, Maker Studios, UK
Marc Lorber,
International Production, Programming and Formats Consultant, Lionsgate, UK
Stefano Sardo,
Co-Creator 1992, Writer IN TREATMENT, Italien
Sandra Ouaiss,
Senior Coproduction Advisor, NEWEN Group, Frankreich
Mitch Semel,
President, Semel Media, Experienced Multimedia Executive, USA
Franck Philippon,
Co-Creator NO LIMIT, Frankreich
Nick Edwards,
Freelance Journalist, The Financial Times, The Economist, The Telegraph, The Guardian, and Sight & Sound, UK
Esther Wouda,
Script Consultant and (transmedia) Writer, Gloworm Film, Niederlande
Over the years the Lab has become accustomed to a high calibre expert.
To name just a few: Piv Bernth (BORGEN)
Denmark; Anne Bjørnstad (LILYHAMMER), Norway;
Carol Flint (THE WEST WING, E.R.), USA; James Manos Jr. (DEXTER, THE SOPRANOS) USA; Glen
Mazzara (THE WALKING DEAD, HAWTHORNE und THE SHIELD), USA; Simon Mirren (CRIMINAL MINDS,
WITHOUT A TRACE, SPOOKS, WAKING THE DEAD),
UK/USA; Peter Nadermann (THE BRIDGE I, II,
III, THE TEAM), Germany; Frank Spotnitz (THE X-FILES, HUNTED), USA/UK; Craig Wright (SIX FEET UNDER, LOST,
TYRANT), USA and Ed Zuckerman
(BLUE BLOODS, LAW & ORDER, THE AGENCY, JAG), USA.
The TV Lab is aimed at
screenwriters, producers and commissioning editors to examine the components
that are essential for a successful TV series. Think Tanks provide the participants with the opportunity
to apply their gained knowledge to the European market. Brand new European case
studies will pave the way to innovative and successful series formats.
Moreover, the participants will profit from an excellent networking opportunity
– an essential factor for success. The programme is supported by the Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme of the EU and the Medienboard
Berlin-Brandenburg.
Nadja Radojevic (CEO and
Director Training EPI), the TV Lab’s Head of Studies Katrina Wood (CEO
MediaXchange) and the attending international experts will be available for
interviews. Please contact Marijana Harder (0331-721 2884, harder@epi-medieninstitut.de) if you
have any questions or interest in conducting an interview. Further information
can be found at www.tv-lab.eu.
