Serial Eyes

Serial Eyes is DFFB's premier postgraduate training programme for European television writers. Culturally in Europe, writers tend to work in isolation.

An intensive European 9-month postgraduate course on scriptwriting for serials, based in Berlin and taught in English. Internationally-focused and project-based, the course will be will be structured around three pillars: excellence in serial TV writing courses, experiencing the Writer's Room, and development of an individual project. The excellence in serial TV writing and producing courses focu

ses first on serialised TV writing and secondly on the business of making TV drama. It equips the participants with the most advanced writing techniques and they can master the serialised storytelling. They develop a deep understanding of the needs of producers and broadcasters and will be more in sync with the market. The individual project development will enable them to develop their own project with different assignments and regular feedback from a mentor. As they work on their project, they will learn better techniques to pitch it and will have many opportunities to present it to high-level TV professionals. EXPERIENCING THE WRITER'S ROOM (SEPTEMBER-JANUARY)

The key backbone of the program is the Writers' Room in order to equip participants to work as a group and invent a European model of showrunning. Delivering European sophisticated returning TV series requires multiple writers instead of one. It is essential that Serial Eyes train the participants with new working habits and learn to develop a new collaborative mentality. Participants will learn how to cooperate effectively in a group with participants from across Europe, deal with criticism and practice skills e.g. working on someone else’s storyline). Frank Spotnitz will oversee the Writers' Room workshop with writer Ben Harris and producer Jo Strevens. After a introductory week session, in which Frank will explain the writers room process, participants will decide on their own individual project. Participants will gain experience working directly as a team with experienced colleagues, dealing with the authority of a showrunner in the creative process. THE INDIVIDUAL PROJECT: DEVELOP AND PITCH

This course provides a context for each participant to develop their own serial project and complete a pilot. Whatever learning the course stimulates will be immeasurably enhanced by its constant application to each participant’s own project. Each participant needs to have something of their own to show for nine months’ work. The development proposals in the application are therefore significant, and their viability will be a factor in the decision to accept the applicant (or alternatively, to suggest they find another subject to develop). Once the participants have acquired advanced TV writing techniques and have started to experience the working group, they can develop a project of their own. A mentor will follow one project on a one-to-one basis so that each participant gets personalised feedback. The participants will start working on a pitch and a treatment and work closely with their mentor. They will be coached to pitch and will have multiple opportunities to present their project to high-level TV professionals.

07/05/2026

The grand finale! 🎤✨

Today, May 7th, the Serial Eyes #13 cohort took the stage at SoHo House Berlin to present their original series concepts at the Final Pitch. This marks the culmination of months of intense development and growth - both on a personal and professional level. From creative leadership to financing, co-productions and international sales, our participants are well prepared for the realities of today's TV industry.

We couldn't be prouder - stay tuned for more insights into their upcoming projects! 💕🎬

01/04/2026

Good news! ⏳ The deadline has been extended – you now have until 6th April to apply for the Serial Producers Workshop 2026!

Work closely for three days with emerging producers and showrunners from across Europe – and take your projects and skills to the next level.

📄 Apply with your CV, motivation letter, and (if applicable) a company profile as one PDF.

🔗 More info & application details: https://serial-eyes.com/upcoming-producers-workshop-call-for-application/

26/03/2026

This week, we had the pleasure of attending in Lille with the Serial Eyes #13 cohort. ✨

Our participants Aditya Khanna, Francesca Tasini, Mina Mileva, Carlos Robisco Peña, Ioanina Pavel, Jonas Davì Moruzzi, Sander van Dijk, Samantha Biffot, Eva Todică, Shubhangi Mishra and Bernie Forster took part in inspiring sessions, made valuable industry connections, and immersed themselves in the latest trends shaping the TV landscape.

We also loved celebrating the achievements of our alumni – including Thuy Trang Nguyen (sponsored by Seriesly Berlin) and Yashar Alishenas, whose series HAPPINESS just premiered its second season yesterday! 🎬🔥

20/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome you to another edition of TALK TO A SERIAL EYE. 🎬

On 31 March 2026 at 17:00, writer Kim Zimmermann joins us to discuss the series UNFAMILIAR.

Set in Berlin, UNFAMILIAR follows former spies Simon and Meret, who secretly run the safe house “The Nest”. 🕵️‍♀️ It serves as a refuge for people who need to disappear—until a long-buried threat resurfaces. Suddenly, they are on the run from contract killers, Russian agents, German intelligence, and ghosts from their past, while trying to hold their marriage together.

What to expect:
*From Concept to Series: How UNFAMILIAR was developed and shaped into a serialized story ✍️
*Writing Process: Crafting suspense, complex characters, and emotional depth 🧩
*Craft & Career: Insights into writing for television and navigating the European series landscape 🎥

Whether you’re an emerging writer, experienced creator, or simply curious about series storytelling, this session offers practical insights and an open exchange.

🔗 Register now: https://shortlink.uk/1m3lC

17/03/2026

Meet us at Festival SERIES MANIA! 🎬

From March 23–26, our Serial Eyes Head of Studies Katrin Merkel, the DFFB CEO Wolf Plesmann as well as our Head of Communication & Networking Kathrin Osterndorff will be in Lille, ready to connect and talk about the DFFB training programme for series professionals.

Let’s connect if you’re attending Series Mania — we’d be happy to meet!

See you in Lille. ✨

13/03/2026

🎬 Applications Open: Serial Producers Workshop 2026

📍 Berlin
📅 May 4–7, 2026

The Serial Producers Workshop 2026 is a new intensive program designed for emerging producers, creative executives, and TV professionals working in series across Europe.

Over four days, 10 selected participants will work directly with leading figures in international television, and focus on the skills producers need across the entire TV process, including:
• creative leadership in series production
• pitch training
• European co-production financing
• rights and legal structures
• international sales strategies

🎤 Final Day Highlight:
Participants attend the Serial Eyes #14 Final Pitch at Soho House Berlin, where 12 writers present their developed series projects to industry professionals from across Europe.

👥 Who should apply?
Producers, writers, development executives, story editors, and dramaturgs with experience in serialized TV formats and an interest in international co-productions.

📄 How to apply:
Send your CV, motivation letter, and (if applicable) a company profile as one single PDF.

📧 [email protected]
⏰ Deadline: April 6, 2026 – 10:00 AM

11/03/2026

Serial Eyes #13 packed their bags and headed to Brandenburg for a well-deserved writers’ retreat 🌿✨ — stepping away from the pace of Berlin and into a space dedicated to focus, collaboration, and creative depth.

Surrounded by lakes, forests, and wide open skies 🌊🌲, our participants fully immersed themselves in their Industry Projects. Working in small groups, they refined concepts, deepened character arcs, sharpened dramatic structure, and clarified the tone and vision of their stories 🎬🖊️

This retreat is a key milestone in the Serial Eyes journey. Stepping away from daily routines creates the mental space to reset, refocus, and make bold creative decisions 💡🔥 Through honest feedback and collaborative exchange, each project was challenged, strengthened, and pushed to the next level.

And of course, it wasn’t all writers’ room energy — long walks in nature, shared meals, and inspiring conversations helped strengthen the ensemble spirit that defines Serial Eyes 🤝🌅

Focused time. Fresh perspective. Stronger stories.
We can’t wait to see where these projects go next 🚀✨

04/03/2026

Autumn 2017 🍂: Luisa Hardenberg submits her application to Serial Eyes.

Today 🎬: She is the creator and head writer of PUSH, and Season 2 is currently shooting. 🚀

A few years can change everything. What starts as a concept on paper 📄✍️ can become a full writers’ room, a set, a cast, a crew — and a series finding its audience. 🎥✨

Serial Eyes supports writers in developing their voice, strengthening their storytelling craft, and thinking internationally 🌍. It’s a space to test ideas, take risks, and shape projects that are ready for the industry.

Luisa’s path shows how a strong vision, combined with the right development environment, can grow into a show that moves into production.

This is the final call to apply for Serial Eyes #14. ⏰

Take the next step. 🚀

13/02/2026

Apply now for Serial Eyes #14!.🚀✨ Do it like Marlene Melchior !
Autumn 2018 🍂✨: Marlene Melchior applied to Serial Eyes with a dream. 💭✍️

Today 🎬🔥: She’s the co-writer behind three hit seasons of MAXTON HALL. 💫👑

Just in time for Valentine’s Day 💘🌹, we’re celebrating stories that make hearts race 💓 — and Maxton Hall is full of them: grand gestures 💋, stolen glances 👀, dangerous secrets 🤫, rivalries that spark into romance ❤️‍🔥, love entangled with intrigue ♟️🖤. Big feelings. Bigger stakes. ✨
From the classroom to the writers’ room. From ambition to impact.
This is what happens when bold voices are given the space to grow 🌱 and turn passion into powerful storytelling 🎭📺.
Serial Eyes is where international writers sharpen their craft ✏️, challenge each other 💬, and transform big emotions into unforgettable series. 🌟
Ready to write your own story? 💌
Apply now for Serial Eyes #14!.🚀✨

29/01/2026

🚀 Applications for Serial Eyes #14 are open!

Are you ready to follow in the footsteps of our alumnus Davide Serino, acclaimed Italian screenwriter and showrunner, known for his work on internationally successful series such as M - SON OF THE CENTURY and CARÊME?

Discover everything you need to know about the admissions process here:
https://lnkd.in/g6QFGzyP

Serial Eyes is Europe’s leading postgraduate training program for ambitious TV writers and producers. If you want to elevate your craft, collaborate with top creatives, and bring your bold series ideas to life, this is your opportunity.

👉 Apply now and join the new generation shaping the future of European television.

28/01/2026

Last week we held our Midterm Pitch with the 12 participants of our current Serial Eyes programme #13— a moment that marks both the midpoint and a major highlight of this journey.

During the Midterm Pitch, the participants presented the current stage of their projects, showcasing how their ideas have developed and evolved throughout the programme so far. The diversity of voices, perspectives, and storytelling approaches was truly inspiring and reflects the international and collaborative spirit of Serial Eyes.

This year’s cohort brings together talents from across the globe:

🌍 Annette Lober (Germany)
🌍 Aditya Khanna (India)
🌍 Francesca Tasini (Italy)
🌍 Mina Mileva (Bulgaria)
🌍 Carlos Robisco Peña (Spain)
🌍 Ioanina Pavel (Romania)
🌍 Jonas Davì Moruzzi (Italy/Brazil)
🌍 Sander van Dijk (Netherlands)
🌍 Samantha Biffot (France/Gabon)
🌍 Eva Todică (Romania)
🌍 Shubhangi Mishra (India)
🌍 Bernie Forster (Switzerland)

The Midterm Pitch is more than just a presentation — it is a key milestone that allows participants to reflect on their creative progress, receive valuable feedback, and gain new momentum for the second half of the programme. The passion, ambition, and commitment shown today underline the strength of this remarkable group.We are excited to follow the next steps of their projects and to continue this journey together.🚀✨

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