SERIES' WOMEN

1. I don't have a designated hiring manager in my company for module 5. What are my options?

Module 5 is created for HR Manager or the person overseeing the hiring process respectively. If you as a participant in the program are also filling this position or responsibility in your company, then of course you are invited to participate in this module as well. If this is not the case, you can also nominate a person in this role who you know would benefit from it for their respective field or company, even though they are not working in your company.

2. Do I need a concrete project in order to participate in the program?

Yes, you need to have an unfinished series project that you apply with to the program. In your application, you need to provide some information about this project, so we can evaluate its quality during the selection process.

3. How much experience is necessary to apply for the program?

We expect our participants to have at least one producing credit in either film, short film, documentary or series. This is necessary since the program does not serve as an introduction into producing, so we expect our participants to have basic knowledge of the processes.

4. When will I find out if I have been selected for SERIES’ WOMEN?

We are aiming to let you know if you have been selected within 3-4 weeks after the application deadline. Please note that we are expecting a large number of applications, so it might take a while to properly assess them.

5.  What is included in the participation fee?

The fee covers all workshops as well as pitch coaching and mentoring sessions, access to selected EPI online courses, and accommodation and catering during the live workshops. We also cover the accommodation during the market visits as well as the accreditations. For teh workshops in Gothenburg, we offer 5 hotel nights (January 27-February 1) and for Series Mania, we offer 5 nights (March 16-21).

6. What is not included in the participation fee?

The fee does not include travel costs and meals during the market visits. Additionally, if you would like a second person staying in your hotel room with you, for example during a market visit, you will have to cover the additional costs yourself.

7. Do you already know who the mentors will be?

We want to make sure that mentor and mentee are a good fit, therefore we will wait with the final selection of mentors until the final selection of participants has been made. We want to select a mentor for each producer that aligns with their goals and wishes, so that it is the best experience possible for both mentee and mentor.

8. In what development stage does my unfinished series project need to be?

The project can be in an early development stage. It is beneficial if you can show your project reflects interest from the industry / financiers. If your project is already in production, please explain in your application why you are submitting this project.

9. How many people will be selected for the programme?

We aim for a small group of 15 participants (not including the hiring managers) to create an intimate atmosphere with the possibility to interact as much as possible.

Application evaluation criteria:

• The level of industry experience of the producer applying
• The producer's motivation and reasons to be selected
• The international, creative and commercial merits of the project(s)

Selection process:

• Applications will be reviewed by a designated committee which may include the program's partners
• All applicants will be informed about the status of their application in due time
• If selected, information may be taken from the application form for publishing in print materials or in press releases (where stated and subject to the selected producer's revisions).

Application information to be submitted:

1.  Personal and Contact Information
2.  Professional or Employment Information (incl. a professional biography, max. 1200 characters ~200 words,        incl. spaces)
3.  Information About the Nominated Hiring Manager (incl. a professional biography, max. 1200 characters ~200   words, incl. spaces)
4.  Your Motivation to Apply
   1.   Letter of motivation // Questions to address: Why is this program important for you and your career at this moment in time? Why should we select you? What are your professional goals for the next ten years? (max. 1000 characters, incl. spaces)
   2.   Ideal mentor(s) (up to 3 names and explanations)
5.   Scholarships | Financing (incl. a letter of motivation, max. 1000 characters, incl. spaces)
6.   Main Credits on Realized Projects (min.1, max. 3)
   1.   Original title, international title, format, genre
   2.   Year of release, your position (as credited)
   3.   Project IMDb / website, project trailer
   4.   Festivals / name, year, awards (if any)
7.  Project(s) you are bringing to SERIES' WOMEN (drama series or limited drama series; min. 1, max. 3)
   1.   Original title, international title, format, genre
   2.   Your position / role in the project
   3.   Logline (max. 500 characters, ~ 75 words, incl. spaces)
   4.   Synopsis (max. 1800 characters, ~ 270 words, incl. spaces)
   5.   Based on, shooting language, shooting location(s), shooting start, development stage
   6.   Total budget (EUR), budget per episode (EUR); Number of episodes
   7.   Project website/ URL, project trailer
   8.   Elements seeking (financing, location, post, talent, etc.) (max. 250 characters, ~ 40 words, incl. spaces)
   9.   Confirmed Financing (financier, amount)
   10.   Attached talent and key team members (name, role in project, IMDb link / website, bio)