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eQuinoxe Europe e.V.

The Script Development Program for Professionals

The International Screenwriter Workshops & Master Classes are made possible through the generous financial support of the Creative Europe MEDIA Sub-Programme of the European Union; the German Federal Ministry for Culture; the Bavarian Ministry for Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology; FOCAL; the Austrian Film Institute; Manitoba Film and Music; On-Screen Manitoba; MFG Filmförderung Baden Württemberg; the Vestnorsk Filmsenter and the Western Norway Film Commission. Sponsors of eQuinoxe Europe include Just Publicity GmbH, Lippert von Raggamby Law Office, Charles McDonald Public Relations, ARRI Film & Television, and Dr. Hauschka/WALA GmbH.

                          "Until you (screenwriter) type "The End", no one has a job!" 
                          Screenwriter/Producer Frank Pierson (1925-2012)

Program
The International Screenwriters Workshop & Master Class is a short-term, seven-day, residential training programme with the aim of helping filmmakers to develop the best possible script.

Our comprehensive program includes seven-day Screenwriter Workshops for writers and producers, as well as Master Classes for the participants and local film community throughout the year.

 
The Mission of eQuinoxe Europe is to support European filmmakers in the crucial script development phase to deliver stronger scripts in order to advance the projects more quickly to financing and production. Through its focus on rigorous script development, eQuinoxe Europe is committed to:

• Assisting screenwriters to realize their creative vision 

• Enhancing the creative and commercial potential of European film globally   

• Raising the profile and affirming the vital role of script development in advancing screenplays to production

• Establishing stronger links between Europe‘s creative talent and the eQuinoxe Europe international network.

The Goals of eQuinoxe Europe e.V. are

• to create economic effects for the European film industry by developing the quality and international competitiveness of European screenplays,
• to enable talented European screenwriters to learn from the best in the business,
• to enhance the inherent cultural identity of strong screenplays and compelling stories.

Results
Production rate of projects from 2001 to 2013 is 40%.

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Association

The independent, non-profit association eQuinoxe Europe e.V. was founded in Berlin in February 2001 to support European filmmakers with script development to enable them to be more internationally competitive.

The founding members, involved in different sectors of the film industry, are the responsible body of the association. The association's core activities are executed by Ellen Winn Wendl, Claire Dobbin, Susanne Schneider, Susan Schulte, Stefan Rüll and Bela von Raggamby.  Since 2001 over 1200 projects have been submitted, 188 writers have attended the workshops with their producers and/or co-writers and 57 films have been produced, released, or currently in production. Many award-winning films among them.  (Please refer to Script to Screen listing on the menu.)

eQuinoxe Europe has held Intl. Screenwriter Workshops, Master Classes and Salons - Readings, Screenings and Panel Discussions for the European film industry since 2002.

In January 2013 the name change to eQuinoxe Europe, from the original name éQuinoxe Germany, was executed which more aptly reflects the program's financial partners,  participants and locations.

 

Lord Puttnam of Queensgate CBE
Honorary Chairman, eQuinoxe Europe e.V.

 

Ellen Winn Wendl
Chairman, eQuinoxe Europe e.V.

 

Susan Schulte
Founding Member, Former Head of Drama Department, German Federal Ministry, Culture and Media, 2002-2013

 

Susanne Schneider
Screenwriter/Director; Board of Directors

 

Claire Dobbin
Chair, Melbourne International Film Festival; Board of Directors

 

 

Bela von Raggamby
Lippert von Raggamby

 

 

Dr. Stefan Rüll
Lawyer

 

Alfred Holighaus
SPIO

 

 

ANNOUNCING

 MASTER CLASS Stuttgart 2017

21. July 2017 

Mathias Fend Photography

 

Indian Filmmaker DEV BENEGAL

"A Journey into Indian Cinema - 

A Filmmaker's Introduction"

in Stuttgart. 

For Registration MASTER CLASS Stuttgart 2017

please send an EMail to info@equinoxe-europe.org 

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REMEMBERING 

Dr. Günter Wehner

Rest in Peace

(1954 - 2017)

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eQuinoxe Europe
21. Intl. Screenwriters' Workshop & Master Class

 

Registration 21. Intl. Screenwriters' Workshop & Master Class

CALL For PROJECTS 

for the

21. Intl. Screenwriters' Workshop

                                            NOTE: Due to June 15 holiday in many countries -

JUNE 16, 2017 postal date is ok.

Workshop  24. September - 1. October 2017.
 

 June 15, 2017 Submission Deadline CLOSED.

 

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eQuinoxe Europe
20. Intl. Screenwriters' Workshop & Master Class

Deadline EXTENDED for applications to

CLOSED.

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Registration 20.Intl Sreenwriters' Workshop & Master Class

 

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MASTER CLASS Stuttgart 2016
Screenwriting mit Danny Rubin, dem
Drehbuchautor der Kult-Komödie
“Und täglich grüßt das Murmeltier”.

Wann: Dienstag, 18. Oktober
Zeit: 09:30 - 16:30
Ort: ATELIER AM BOLLWERK
09:30 Einlass - Arthaus Kino am Bollwerk
10:00 Film Introduction und Vorführung
“Und täglich grüßt das Murmeltier”
Adresse: Hohe Straße 26
70176 Stuttgart

Ort: LITERATURHAUS STUTTGART
13:00 Einlass - Großer Saal
13:10 - 14:45 - Master Class
14:45 - 15:00 - Kaffeepause
15:00 - 16:30 - Master Class
Adresse: Breitscheidstraße 4
70174 Stuttgart

Veranstaltung in englischer Sprache

 

Master Class REGISTRATION

on TUESDAY-18. Oct.2016

is possible at

Atelier am Bollwerk Kino /
Literaturhaus, Stuttgart

 

ANNOUNCING

MASTER CLASS Stuttgart 2016

Registration now open

with

DANIEL RUBIN 

(Screenwriter - Groundhog Day/
Und täglich grüsst das Murmeltier)

In association with

the MFG Filmförderung Baden-Württemberg 

 

Tuesday, 18. October 2016

Atelier am Bollwerk Kino / Literaturhaus, Stuttgart 

Please NOTE: Due to our provider changing servers, we have a hiccup with our Master Class confirmations being generated.

We discovered it and are trying to rectify it but until we have solved it you will not receive an automatic confirmation as usual.

Your registration on the website will be successful and you will have your space reserved.

We will send you a separate mail confirming your registration with all necessary information.

You can also send your information to us at the office: info@equinoxe-europe.org 

 Many thanks for your understanding!

 

 

 

 

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19. Intl. Screenwriters' Workshop & Master Class

Deadline for Swiss nationals or Swiss projects
September 5, 2016
 submission to FOCAL   
 info@focal.ch

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Login / Registration

 

 

 

 

 CONGRATULATIONS

Christian Frosch

 

"ROUGH ROAD AHEAD"

German Film Critics' Award Nominations:

Best Film, Best Actress, Best Music, Best Edit

Austrian Film Awards:

Best Script, Best Costume Design

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Coproduction/Cofinancing Event

Registration DEADLINE

is
DECEMBER 18, 2015

Registration for Berlinale 2016

Registration

 

To apply:
1) Please click "Log In", menu will come up.

2) You can then register with your name
    and password.

3) Choose the second Application Form:
Co-Production and Co-Financing

4) To complete your registration
and to receive our bank details, please click "Print".

For any questions, please mail to:
selection@equinoxe-europe.org

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CONGRATULATIONS

Ivona Juka

 

 

 eQuinoxe Europe project "YOU CARRY ME"
written and directed by Ivona Juka
has been submitted as
the Montenegro candidate
to the Academy of Motion Pictures
for Best Foreign Film.

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Mark O'Halloran
(Screenwriter/Actor)

 

 

"VIVA" written by Advisor Mark O'Halloran
has been submitted as the Irish candidate
to the Academy of Motion Pictures
for Best Foreign Film.

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ANNOUNCING

MASTER CLASSES Autumn 2015
in Germany 

 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN !

please note the dates below

Click MASTER Classes in Menu to register

 

 

"The Writer's Journey" 

with

Author Christopher Vogler

Stuttgart - 12. October 2015
in association with
MFG Filmförderung Baden-Württemberg

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Munich - 14. October 2015 
 in association with HFF Abt. V
and
Creative Europe MEDIA Desk - Munich

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Hamburg  16. October 2015 
in association with

Creative Europe MEDIA Desk - Hamburg

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Registration for all classes will is online. 

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REMEMBERING

 

 

 KIT CARSON

 (1941-2014)

 

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CONGRATULATIONS

 to former participants
for their Academy Award 2015 Nominations!

Anthony McCarten - Best Script, Best Film
"The Theory of Everything"

and

Rebecca Lenkiewicz
Co-Writer "Ida" Academy Award for
Best Foreign Film

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THANK YOU

 

 

Lord Puttnam CBE for inaugurating our
Closing Event Program 2014.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Writer / Director JOHANNA MODER (A)
"HIGH PERFORMANCE"
2014 LÜNEN FILM FESTIVAL - Best Script 
2014 MAX OPHUlS FILM FESTIVAL - Audience Prize
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Writer / Director PETRA VOLPE (CH)
"TRAUMLAND"
2014 GÜNTER RÖHRBACH PRIZE
Best Film & Best Cinematographer
2014 DEUTSCHE KAMERA PRIZE - Best Editor  
2014 SWISS FILM PRIZE - Best Actress

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ANNOUNCING

MASTER CLASS STUTTGART 2014 

Monday, 17. November 2014 

 

 

Screenwriting Adaptation

in cooperation with

MFG Filmförderung Baden-Württemberg

 

and

Creative Europe Desk MUNICH

 

 REMEMBERING

 

 

FLORIAN FLICKER

 (1965-2014)

 

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LORENZO SEMPLE

 (1923-2014)