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SCREENS OF TOMORROW is one of Sparknews major initiatives dedicated to artists and Culture professionals.
Co-constructed by and for TV and cinema professionals, the Screens of Tomorrow programme aims for more inclusive and sustainable fictions to be written, produced and distributed.
The programme, being deployed across Europe, consists of a Guide, a digital resource center, as well as conferences, panels, master-classes and workshops for current and future professionals from the cinema industry.
- Supporting writers and directors in crafting inclusive and environmentally sustainable narratives.
- Training a new wave of story editors capable of assisting writers in incorporating these dynamics while respecting their creativity.
- Introducing innovative methods and resources, notably The Screens of Tomorrow guide, to encourage participants to challenge traditional writing practices while maintaining their creative autonomy.
- Guiding participants in integrating social and environmental themes into their individual storyline projects.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
This module will focus on addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change, planetary boundaries, and systems thinking. Specific topics include biodiversity, material consumption, gender inequalities, and digital sobriety.
The workshop aims to encourage collaborative exploration of social and environmental issues, providing insights into how these issues are perceived within European civil society and its narratives.
Furthermore, it seeks to imagine more inclusive and sustainable fiction while preserving creativity. This will be achieved by integrating innovative tools and creating moments of connection and creativity among participants.
It is open to a maximum of 5 story editors, as well as to the members of the 20 selected projects. The module will comprise both masterclasses and workshops, providing practical tools for integrating these topics into story development.
The primary objective of this programme is to offer participants a comprehensive understanding of the feature film development process, with a specific emphasis on applying the principles of sustainability and inclusion to their projects, leveraging the knowledge acquired in the first module. The intent is to develop these projects with a clear commitment to sustainability, ensuring that environmental and social considerations are integrated seamlessly into the creative and developmental aspects of filmmaking.
20 feature film projects at an early development stage presented by international scriptwriters or writers/directors together with a producer (if on board) will be selected and divided into 5 groups. Each of them is guided by a tutor with a wide international experience as a script consultant.
On top of this, the 5 story editors will benefit on a hands-on training and join a specific group, which involves 4 projects, with the main tutor who acts as well as a mentor to the story editor trainee.
- a first 5 day-long session, where participants discuss their work in group sessions and one- on-one meetings with their tutors;
- then, participants have 2 months to rework their materials;
- a second 3 day-long session, where participants share and discuss their work again in individual meetings with their mentors and group sessions with other participants.
The online workshops are open to scriptwriters, directors and producers from Europe. The project can be presented individually or in a team (maximum 2 participants per team) and must be in the shape of a feature film project at an early development stage.
The aim of the workshop is to foster the development of sustainable and inclusive fictional narratives, and applicants are encouraged to demonstrate a commitment to these principles in their project proposals. Participants are expected to approach the full programme with a mindset geared towards crafting sustainable and inclusive fictional narratives, ensuring that their work aligns with these values throughout the development process.
Click on "APPLY NOW!" to access the application form and submit your candidature (before starting the application process, you need to create an account on the TFL platform).
In the application form, candidates will also be asked to fill out a questionnaire about the status of their project.
What does European project mean?
It means that at least 1 of the 2 project team members must be based in Europe. Please note that the workshop sessions will be scheduled according to the CET timezone.
Is it more advisable to apply with a producer?
The workshop can be beneficial also for a Producer, especially if the person is interested in Creative Production aspects. But it is not mandatory, not event for selection purposes.
If we participate as a team of two people, should we both always attend the sessions?
It is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended because the workshop will be mainly focused on open group discussions, talks, inspirational lectures. Having both team members attend all the sessions would be more beneficial to develop the project further.
A HUMMING MELODY (Portugal)
Alexia Fernandes (writer/director)
Portugal, 2060. Melissa's world shatters with the loss of her lifetime partner. A new journey unfolds as she crosses paths with Melodie, an art teacher who ignites profound change in every student she meets.
ANGELICA (Brazil)
Nicole Gullane (writer/director)
Eduarda Casone (writer)
A trucker's life is upended when he helps a free-spirited trans woman who relies on his kindness for survival - forcing him to question his deeply held beliefs and redefine what it means to be family.
AWAKENING (Germany)
Veronika Bolotina (writer/director)
Katarina returns home to Somnia, where a sky anomaly sparks visions of war, forcing her and her friends to confront danger and awaken their oblivious parents.
CIVITELLA CESI (France)
Laura Maukenova (director)
As a terminally ill Kazakh man seeks solace in the tranquil Italian countryside, heembarks on a poignant journey of reconciliation with his estranged daughter, sparking unexpected transformations in a small village and leaving behind a legacy of love and renewal.
ETHNIKOS ELINOROSSON (Greece)
Yorgos Teltzidis (writer/director)
Antonis Tsiotsiopoulos (writer)
In an Athenian neighbourhood, a group of old friends, meet once a month for a basketball game. The disappearance of a member of the group triggers a toxic masculine showdown.
LORI (Greece)
Christina Stavropoulou (producer)
Manos Strateges (writer)
In a decadent fishing town, a teenager's personal journey of transition to adulthood and self-discovery is intertwined with an upcoming community crisis and the myth of Cetus.
QUEEN BEE (Kazakystan)
Darya Belkina (Producer)
In the tech-driven city of Bangalore, a queen bee's fury erupts as humans break their pact, leading to a cryptic vengeance targeting the IT elite. Devdas, steeped in theatrical wisdom, holds the key to stopping the impending disaster. Meanwhile, Madhu's empathy for bees intertwines her fate with theirs, culminating in a destiny bound by nature's balance.
RUSTED (India, based in France)
Rahul Srivastava (writer)
Nishtha Jain (producer)
When the excess iron in his body unleashes a delirious fever, a suffering mine worker learns that the cure involves returning the element from his body back to earth, embracing each agonizing risk that accompanies the process.
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