For Thomas Gammeltoft, CEO & Head of EWC, “In times of challenges and fragmentation globally, we need stories built on shared beliefs, values and dreams. We need stories with relevance and resonance that speak across the echo chambers, we are divided in. We need stories that can unite us across generations and countries in Europe and hopefully make changes for the better.”
For Bridging Generations, EWC will select 6-8 teams with early-stage TV series concepts. In the selection of teams, EWC will focus on the age gap within the team, the writers' experience, diversity, cross-generational potential, and broadcaster or producer involvement. Concepts should offer fresh perspectives and aim to impact audiences across generations.
EWC’s goal is to see all selected concepts commissioned for further development after the conclusion of the third camp.
The call is open on 16th October 2024, with a deadline of 31st December 2024.
The eligibility criteria for teams are as follows:
- Teams shall consist of an experienced younger writer and an experienced older writer with a minimum of 10 years in between. Writers must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Young writers (38 or younger): being a creator or showrunner of a TV series, have written at least one episode of a TV series, being a creator or writer for a game, web series, short film, podcast, or any other audiovisual narrative format, have written a publicly performed theatre play, or have a writer’s credit on a feature film.
- Older writers (39 or older): being a creator or showrunner of a TV series, a head writer of a TV series, or have written a minimum of two episodes (each at least 25 minutes) of a show aired in at least two EU countries, including the country of origin.
- Teams shall submit a TV series concept in early story development.
- The teams must be open to making changes to the story as part of the development process.
- Teams must sort out all legal matters before applying.
- All selected teams will receive a participation grant.
- All applicants must be EU citizens.
The selected teams of writers will be included in three immersive camps: France (April), Sweden (June), and Spain (September) 2025. In the camps, the projects will be tested and developed further in collaboration with format consultants, tutors, broadcasters, sales agents, and an audience panel attached to each project.
Read more and apply at https://www.europeanwriters.club/bridging-generations