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SeriesLab je godišnji program posvećen razvoju inovativnih i tržišno relevantnih međunarodnih projekata igranih TV serija.
Ovaj se laboratorij ističe uključivanjem svih ključnih aktera povezanih s produkcijom TV serija – scenarista, producenata, distributera i emitera – te stvaranjem snažne veze između procesa pisanja scenarija i televizijske industrije. Program prati cjelokupni razvojni proces TV serije: od definiranja temeljnih komponenata projekta, preko izgradnje priče sezone, do pisanja pilot epizode, uz podršku vrhunskih tutora i stručnjaka iz industrije.
Svrha programa jest izraditi čvrst i jasno definiran konceptualni dokument projekta koji ističe njegove glavne prodajne točke, kao i prvu verziju scenarija pilot epizode. Završni paket upotpunjuje se dodatnim materijalima koji povećavaju tržišni potencijal projekta, poput moodboarda, mood videa i pitcha.
Program se održava od lipnja do studenoga 2026. i uključuje tri jednotjedne rezidencijalne radionice (lipanj, rujan i studeni), uz nekoliko online sesija između radionica.
Odabrani sudionici rade u trima grupama, a svaku vodi iskusni mentor za scenarije. Svaka grupa ima i pripravnika urednika scenarija, koji radi zajedno s mentorom. Program također uključuje predavanja i individualne sastanke sa stručnjacima iz industrije, poput mentora produkcije, kreativnih savjetnika i pitching trenera.
SeriesLab završava industrijskom prezentacijom na kojoj sudionici imaju priliku testirati svoje projekte pred međunarodnom publikom te se povezati s profesionalcima iz europske filmske i TV industrije. Vidljivost projekata povećava se i zahvaljujući TFL katalogu. Na kraju programa, TorinoFilmLab dodjeljuje do dvije razvojne potpore u ukupnom iznosu od 20.000 €, o čemu odlučuje međunarodni žiri.
Tko se može prijaviti?
SeriesLab je namijenjen timovima scenarista ili scenarista–redatelja i njihovih producenata koji rade na projektu s europskim koprodukcijskim potencijalom. Program prihvaća i originalne koncepte i adaptacije; u slučaju adaptacija, tim mora osigurati prava na izvorni materijal.
Prije prijave, kandidati trebaju otvoriti račun na TFL Visitor stranici. Uz prijavu je potrebno priložiti:
• logline
• ažurirani životopis za svakog prijavitelja
• prezentaciju koncepta
• strukturirani nacrt pilot epizode (u natuknicama)
• prvih pet stranica pilot scenarija
• izjavu pisca (osobna povezanost s projektom, motivacija, jedinstvena perspektiva)
• pismo interesa producenta
• dokument koji opisuje audiovizualni pristup
• kratki video-uvod u kojem prijavitelji objašnjavaju glavne prodajne točke projekta i zašto bi publika trebala biti zainteresirana
• kratku prezentaciju svakog prijavitelja za komunikacijske svrhe
Po završetku prvog kruga selekcije, kandidati koji uđu u uži izbor bit će obaviješteni do sredine ožujka, a intervjui će se održati putem Zoom-a između 30. ožujka i 1. travnja 2026.
Kotizacija za sudjelovanje iznosi 3.000 eura po timu od dvije osobe. Treći sudionik (koscenarist ili redatelj) može se pridružiti iznimno, uz dodatnih 2.000 eura. Naknada uključuje obuku, smještaj (s doručkom) te ručkove i pojedine večere tijekom rezidencijalnih radionica. Putne troškove i preostale obroke snose sudionici.
Dodatne informacije o programu dostupne su ovdje.
Program je podržan u okviru Potprograma MEDIA Programa Kreativne Europe.
SeriesLab is an annual programme aimed at developing innovative and marketable international fiction TV series projects.
The lab distinguishes itself by involving all the key players connected to TV series production – scriptwriters, producers, distributors and broadcasters – and by creating a strong link between the scriptwriting process and the television industry. It accompanies participants through the entire development of a TV series concept: from defining the fundamental building blocks of the project, to shaping the season arc, and drafting the pilot episode, supported throughout by highly qualified tutors and industry professionals.
The purpose of the programme is to develop a solid and clearly defined concept document that highlights the project’s main selling points, as well as a first draft of the pilot episode script. The final package should be enhanced with additional materials that strengthen the project’s market potential, such as a moodboard, mood video and pitch.
Running from June to November 2026, the programme includes three one-week residential workshops (June, September and November), along with several online sessions between workshops.
Workshop schedule
Selected participants work in three groups, each guided by an experienced script tutor. Each group also includes a story editor trainee working alongside the tutor.
SeriesLab offers lectures and one-to-one meetings with a variety of industry experts, such as production mentors, creative advisors and pitching trainers.
SeriesLab concludes with a final presentation at an industry event, during which participants can test their projects in front of an international audience and network with film and TV professionals from across the sector. Projects also gain visibility through the TorinoFilmLab Catalogue. At the end of the programme, TorinoFilmLab awards up to two development grants (totalling €20,000). The winning project(s) are selected by an international and prestigious jury appointed by TFL.
Eligibility
SeriesLab is open to teams of writers or writer-directors and their producers who are developing a project with European co-production potential. The programme accepts both original concepts and adaptations; in the case of adaptations, the team must already hold the rights to the source material.
Application requirements
Before beginning the application process, applicants must create an account on the TFL Visitor Page and submit the following materials:
• logline
• updated CV for each applicant
• concept presentation
• pilot outline structured as bullet points
• the first five pages of the pilot script
• writer’s statement (explaining personal connection, motivation and unique perspective)
• producer’s letter of interest
• audiovisual approach documents
• short video introduction explaining the key selling points of the project and why audiences would be interested in the series
• short presentation of each applicant for communication purposes
Deadlines and fees
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by mid-March and interviewed via Zoom between 30 March and 1 April 2026.
The participation fee is €3,000 per team of two people. A third participant (co-writer or director) may join in exceptional cases for an additional fee of €2,000. The fee covers training, accommodation (including breakfast), as well as lunches and selected dinners during the residential workshops. Travel expenses and any remaining meals must be covered by participants.
Further information about the programme is available here.
TFL SeriesLab is co-funded by the Creative Europe MEDIA.
