Series Mania Institut predstavlja Eureka Series – šestotjedni imerzivni program obuke osmišljen kako bi pripremio mlade europske scenariste za rad u profesionalnim writers' roomovima i savladavanje jedinstvenih zahtjeva serijskog pripovijedanja.
Tijekom prvog mjeseca programa (od 17. veljače do 13. ožujka 2026.) fokus će biti na kreativnim i strateškim aspektima razvoja serija u suradničkom okruženju. Kombinirajući teorijska predavanja i praktične vježbe u manjim, raznolikim sobama za pisanje, polaznici će razvijati svoje vještine suradnje, snalaženja u kreativnim raspravama i konstruiranja zanimljivih narativa unutar tima – sve uz vodstvo iskusnih stručnjaka iz industrije.
Nakon uvoda u serijsku dramaturgiju, polaznici će sudjelovati na predavanjima industrijskih profesionalaca koja pokrivaju ključne aspekte razvoja serija. Primjenom pristupa „učenja kroz rad“, sudionici će se u okviru niza vođenih vježbi rotirati kroz različite writers' roomove, eksperimentirati s ulogama i stilovima suradnje te primjenjivati alate i savjete na različite žanrove i faze razvoja. Program promiče europsku perspektivu serijskog pripovijedanja, potičući kreativnu razmjenu među kulturama, jezicima i tržištima.
Program završava ekskluzivnim sudjelovanjem na Series Mania festivalu – vodećem europskom događaju za profesionalce u području serija – čime polaznici ostvaruju jedinstvenu vezu između edukacije i profesionalne industrije. To uključuje sudjelovanje u Creative Bazaaru, jedinstvenom kreativnom centru, kao i pristup Festivalu i Forumu Series Mania.
Kroz program će polaznici učiti i vježbati razvoj i pisanje serija u kolaborativnom okruženju, eksperimentirati s dinamikom rada u writers' roomovima, razvijati sposobnost aktivnog doprinosa kreativnim raspravama te stjecati uvid u europski audiovizualni ekosustav – njegove trendove, ključne aktere i profesionalne puteve. Uz to, polaznici će imati priliku izgraditi snažnu profesionalnu mrežu europskih scenarista i stručnjaka iz industrije.
Program koristi različite metode učenja, uključujući predavanja i radionice s iskusnim profesionalcima, simulacije soba za pisanje masterclassove i studije slučaja. Napredak sudionika ocjenjivat će tutori, a program također omogućuje umrežavanje putem sudjelovanja na Series Mania Forumu.
Eureka Series namijenjen je europskim scenaristima s izraženim profesionalnim interesom za pisanje serija, koji žele eksperimentirati u writers' roomu i otvoriti svoj kreativni proces europskom kontekstu.
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Nakon predselekcijskog postupka, predodabrani kandidati bit će pozvani na online intervju s pedagoškim timom.
Školarina za program iznosi 1.800 eura po sudioniku. Troškove putovanja, smještaja i hrane u potpunosti snose sudionici.
Više informacija o programu dostupno je ovdje.
Program je podržao Potprogram MEDIA Programa Kreativne Europe.
Series Mania Institute presents Eureka Series, a 6-week immersive training programme designed toprepare emerging European screenwriters to join professional writers’ rooms and master the unique demands of serial storytelling.
During the first month (from February 17 to March 13, 2026) the programme focuses on the creative and strategic aspects of series development within a collaborative environment. Combining theoretical input and practical exercises in small and various writers’ rooms, participants improve their ability to collaborate, navigate creative discussions, and construct engaging narratives as a team – all under the guidance of experienced industry professionals.
Following an introduction to serial dramaturgy, participants will engage in lectures led by industry professionals covering the key aspects of serial development. Using a “learning by doing” approach, in multiple guided exercises where they rotate through small-group writers’ rooms, experimenting with different roles and collaboration styles, as well as applying tools and tips onto different genres at various development stages. The programme fosters a truly European perspective on serial storytelling, encouraging creative exchange across cultures, languages, and markets.
The programme concludes with exclusive access to Series Mania, Europe’s leading event for series professionals, offering participants a unique bridge between the training and the professional industry. This includes participation in the Creative Bazaar, a unique creative hub, and access to the SeriesMania Festival and Forum.
Participants will learn and practice series development and writing in a collaborative setting, while experimenting with the creative dynamics of working in a writers’ room. Throughout the programme, they will develop the ability to navigate and contribute meaningfully to creative discussions, gaining valuable insight into the European series ecosystem — including current trends, key players, and professional pathways. In addition, they will have the opportunity to build a strong professional network of European screenwriters and industry experts.
The programme employs a range of methods, including lectures and workshops with experienced series professionals, writers’ room simulations, masterclasses and case studies.Participants’ progress will be evaluated by the tutors, and they will also benefit from networking opportunities through participation in the SeriesMania Forum.
Eureka Series is designed for European screenwriters, with a strong professional interest in series writing, who are eager to experiment in a writers’ room setting and open their creative process to a European environment.
To register, it is necessary to fill in the online registration form, as well as provide a CV, a cover letter explaining the reasons and expectations to participate in Eureka Series and professional goals, as well as a script excerpt of maximum 10pages. Following the pre-selection process, pre-selected applicants will be asked to an online interview with the pedagogical team.
The tuition fee of the program is 1,800 euros per participant. The costs of travel, food and accommodation relating to the Training will be entirely borne by the Participant.
Additional information about the programme can be found here.
Eureka Series is co-funded by the Creative Europe MEDIA.
