Četvrto izdanje programa usavršavanja European Showrunner službeno je započelo u Međunarodnoj filmskoj školi u Kölnu (ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln), okupivši 12 iskusnih i talentiranih scenarista TV serija iz cijele Europe. Ovaj prestižni edukacijski i mentorski program – jedinstven na europskom tržištu – osmišljen je kako bi iskusne scenariste pripremio za kompleksnu ulogu showrunnera, razvijajući njihove vještine kreativnog vodstva, produkcijskog planiranja i strateškog razmišljanja potrebnog za uspješno vođenje televizijskih serija.
Ove godine, među odabranima se našao i Mile Božičević iz Hrvatske, koji je dio ovogodišnjeg izdanja programa European Showrunner 2025.
Voditelj programa je danski scenarist i showrunner Jeppe Gjervig Gram (Borgen, Follow the Money), a uvodni susret u Kölnu uključivao je razmjenu iskustava među sudionicima te uvide u televizijske industrije njihovih zemalja. Poseban naglasak stavljen je na razvoj osobnih modela kreativnog vodstva kroz stručne radionice uglednih showrunnera: Anne Winger (Unorthodox, Deutschland 83/86/89, Transatlantic) i Julie Skaufel (Home for Christmas, I Do).
Program traje šest mjeseci, odvija se djelomično online, a djelomično uživo kroz tri modula u Kölnu. Uz temeljne vještine showrunninga, sudionici se bave i suvremenim temama poput umjetne inteligencije i održive produkcije. Projekt je dio šireg European Showrunner Programme, koji financira Kreativna Europa MEDIA uz novu potporu švicarske zaklade FOCAL. Ključni partnerski festivali uključuju Seriencamp Köln i TV Drama Vision u sklopu festivala u Göteborgu.
Ovogodišnji poziv privukao je velik broj prijava iz cijele Europe, a izabrani su sljedeći sudionici:
Mile Božičević, scenarist iz Hrvatske, donosi jedinstvenu perspektivu zahvaljujući svom nesvakidašnjem profesionalnom putu. Završio je pomorsku srednju školu, radio različite poslove i objavljivao horor priče prije nego što se posvetio televiziji i filmu. Radio je kao scenarist za više domaćih televizijskih projekata na Novoj TV i RTL-u Hrvatska, a pisao je i režirao kratke filmove. Njegov doprinos serijama Dar Mar (Hubble Bubble) i Na granici (On the Border) pokazuju njegov talent za žanrovsku i karakterno vođenu dramu. U 2023. godini pobijedio je na NEM-ovom natjecanju za najbolji pitch igranog filma, za što je dobio i sredstva za financiranje razvoja scenarija Hrvatskog audiovizualnog centra. Danas radi kao urednik razvoja sadržaja (senior development editor) na Novoj TV te sudjeluje u kreativnoj rezidenciji Full Moon Creative Lab u Transilvaniji.
Mile Božičević o European Showrunner programu usavršavanja:
„Program European Showrunner Training namijenjen je pripovjedačima koji nisu izabrali svoj poziv – već su mu odgovorili. Biti okružen scenaristima iz raznih dijelova Europe bilo je duboko inspirativno iskustvo koje mi je osvijetlilo stanje showrunninga u Europi i mojoj zemlji te donijelo novu jasnoću u svezi s mojim kreativnim ambicijama.”
European Showrunner Training dio je šire inicijative koja uključuje i European Showrunner Think Tank, platformu za promišljanje i dijalog o ulozi showrunnera u Europi, te European Showrunner Network, koja omogućuje dugoročnu profesionalnu razmjenu među scenaristima.
Više informacija dostupno je na službenoj stranici: European Showrunner Programme.
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The fourth edition of the European Showrunner training program officially began at the International Film School Cologne (ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln), bringing together 12 experienced and talented TV series writers from across Europe. This prestigious educational and mentoring programme — unique in the European market — is designed to prepare experienced writers for the complex role of showrunner, developing their skills in creative leadership, production planning, and strategic thinking necessary to successfully lead television series.
This year, among the selected participants is Mile Božičević from Croatia, who is part of the 2025 edition of the European Showrunner programme.
The programme is led by Danish writer and showrunner Jeppe Gjervig Gram (known for Borgen, Follow the Money). The introductory meeting in Cologne included experience sharing among participants and insights into the television industries of their countries. A special focus was placed on developing personal models of creative leadership through expert workshops led by renowned showrunners Anne Winger (Unorthodox, Deutschland 83/86/89, Transatlantic) and Julie Skaufel (Home for Christmas, I Do).
The programme lasts six months, taking place partly online and partly in person through three modules in Cologne. In addition to core showrunning skills, participants address contemporary topics such as artificial intelligence and sustainable production. The project is part of the broader European Showrunner Programme, funded by Creative Europe MEDIA with new support from the Swiss foundation FOCAL. Key partner festivals include Seriencamp Köln and TV Drama Vision at the Göteborg Festival.
This year’s call attracted many applications from across Europe. The selected participants are:
Mile Božičević, a writer and director from Croatia, brings a unique perspective thanks to his unusual career path. He graduated from a maritime high school, worked various jobs, and published horror stories before dedicating himself to television and film. He has worked as a writer and script editor on several domestic TV projects for Nova TV and RTL Croatia and has written and directed short films. His series Dar Mar (Hubble Bubble) and Na granici (On the Border) showcase his talent for genre and character-driven drama. In 2023, he won the NEM competition for the best pitch of a feature film, receiving national funding from the Croatian Audiovisual Centre. Today, he works as a senior development editor at Nova TV and participates in the Full Moon Creative Lab residency in Transylvania. Simultaneously, he is developing several new film and TV projects.
Mile Božičević about European Showrunner Training Programme:
“The European Showrunner Training program is designed for storytellers who didn’t choose their calling — but answered it. Being surrounded by writers from various parts of Europe was a deeply inspiring experience that illuminated the state of showrunning in Europe and my country and brought new clarity to my creative ambitions.”
The European Showrunner Training is part of a broader initiative that also includes the European Showrunner Think Tank, a platform for reflection and dialogue on the role of showrunners in Europe, and the European Showrunner Network, which facilitates long-term professional exchange among writers.
More information is available on the official website: European Showrunner Programme.
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