Call for Projects - 31. International Screenwriters´ Workshop

The CALL for PROJECTS for our next Workshop is closed

Genereal Information

The International Screenwriters′ Workshops are for screenwriters who have had minimum one feature length script produced or equivalent experience.
The workshop deals with feature-length screenplays for Cinema and/or Streaming and concentrates on script and project development.

  • Cinema: Screenplays should be preferably no less than third draft, in order to maximize the one-to-one meetings with the advisors.
  • Selected Writers: Workshop fee for the writer 3850€, includes food, lodging, local travel and rewrite consultation.
    Travel costs assumed by the selected applicant.
  • Selected ProjectProducers: Producers assume their own travel costs and will be charged a 450€ fee for food, lodging and train station/airport transport.

Criteria for Submission:

  • Writer has minimum one feature film script produced (or equivalent experience).
  • eQuinoxe Europe welcomes submissions from international writers of all countries.
  • Producer must be attached to your project. If your project is accepted the producer is obligated to attend the last 2,5 days of the workshop.
  • Applicant speaks English (workshops held in the English language).
  • Cinema projects (1. Drafts are not accepted),
    Scripts submitted in industry-standard format and pagination.
  • Application information: Bios, summary (no longer than 1-page), and the letter of motivation must be submitted in the English language.
  • Scripts may be submitted in German or English language.
  • Script length no longer than 135 pages.
  • If your project is selected, an English translation of the script must be provided in 21 days.

Please note

  • We accept one writer from a writing team.
  • The co-writer and/or director are welcome and encouraged to attend together with the producer for the last two days of workshop, provided space is available.
  • Fees are 450€/per person (producer, co-writer, director). Producers assume their own travel costs.
  • An English translation of the rewrite will be required for the post-workshop rewrite consultation.
  • The online application will be available as soon as the Call for Projects is released. The application must be filled out, downloaded, printed and signed by both writer and producer. The original should be mailed with the post. The address is printed on the first page of application print out.

How do I apply?

If you already have an account, go to My Account and log in to start your application.
If you’re new, Register first. Once registered and logged in, you can start your application.

Project selection will be completed Mid-September. You will be informed per email.

Success fee, Giving back, Paying-forward. eQuinoxe Europe is a non-profit, not for profit organization which supports international filmmakers in script and project development.
Our success fee applies to projects which are produced. These funds enable us to become more sustainable and to continue our work.

  • For projects which successfully enter production a fee of one-quarter (0,25% of one percent of the final budget will be assessed, not to exceed 7500€, for the project developed with the assistance of the Intl. ScreenwritersWorkshop.
  • For participants returning with a second project, the fee is 0,3% (of 1,0%), capped at 8.500€.
  • For participants returning with a third project, the fee is 0,3% (of 1,0%) capped at 10.000€.
  • Example: A film budgeted at one million Euro would amount to 2.500€.

Application Fee
The application fee is 50,00€ /per project. Bank transfer or Paypal.

eQuinoxe Europe e.V.
GLS Bank
IBAN: DE35 4306 0967 1119 1308 01

BIC/SWIFT: GENODEM1GLS


All bank costs to be assumed by the applicant.

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We look forward to your submission !