"...rigourous and highly professional..” Andrew Bovell (AUS)
"... one will find hidden treasures in one’s story, also hard facts of what to dismiss." Emily Atef (F)
"I learned more in 4 days at eQuinoxe than in 4 years of film school." Baran Bo Odar (D)
“Quite simply a life-changing experience.” Michael West (IRE)
"In a word: Magic." Hans Weingartner (A)
"I have not been so creative for many years". Juha Lehtola (FIN)
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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 German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media; the Bavarian Ministry for Digital Development; FOCAL; the Austrian Film Institute; Ontario Media Development Corporation; MFG Filmförderung Baden Württemberg; the Vestnorsk Filmsenter and the Western Norway Film Commission. Sponsors of eQuinoxe Europe include Just Publicity GmbH, Charles McDonald Public Relations, Dr. Hauschka/ WALA GmbH and Servus TV.
"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 and a follow-up consultation on the script rewrite.
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 2017 is 41%.
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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 1250 projects have been submitted, 205 writers have attended the workshops with their producers and/or co-writers and 78 films have been produced, released, or are currently completing financing or 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; Founding Member
Claire Dobbin
Chair, Melbourne International Film Festival; Board of Directors
Bela von Raggamby
Lippert von Raggamby
Dr. Stefan Rüll
Lawyer
Alfred Holighaus
SPIO
CONGRATULATIONS
"OLEG"
"One of 10 films in Cannes to not miss."
Euro News
from Juris Kursietis (LV)
Director's Fortnight 2019
&
4 German Film Awards
for Wolfgang Fischer's Film "STYX"
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ANNOUNCING
Call for Entries for HUMANITAS’ NEW VOICES Mentoring Program
Deadline: 31. March 2019
For more information, please visit:
https://www.humanitasprize.org/new-voices/
CONGRATULATIONS
Kirsikka Saari
2019 CRYSTAL BEAR - BEST FILM
Intl. Berlin Film Festival
"STUPID YOUNG HEART"
JUSSI 2019 - Best Script
6 Finnish Film Prize Nominations (Jussi) 2019
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CONGRATULATIONS
Wolfgang Fischer
STYX
5 German Film Award Nominations 2019
Austrian Film Prizes (Best Director; Best Script, Best Editing) 2019
German Human Rights Film Prize 2018
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REGISTRATION
for the
24. Intl. Screenwriters Workshop
will be announced with a Call for Projects.
Please email us if you would like
to receive the Call for Projects.
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23. Intl. Screenwriters' Workshop
6.-13. December 2019
in Bavaria
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ANNOUNCING
MASTER CLASS Stuttgart 2018
Media & Creative Consultant
LAURIE HUTZLER
(The Emotional Toolbox)
25. October 2018
Literaturhaus Stuttgart
Registration / Anmeldung:
info@equinoxe-europe.org
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CONGRATULATIONS
Wolfgang Fischer - STYX
LUX Film Award Nominee,
EFA - Selection for Best Film
&
Emily Atef - 3 TAGE IN QUIBERON
EFA - Selection for Best Film
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CONGRATULATIONS
Wolfgang Fischer - Berlinale Panorama 2018
"Styx"
4 Independent Jury Awards - Intl. Berlin Film Festival
Emily Atef - "3 Days in Quiberon"
7 German "LOLAs" Film Prize 2018 includiing Best Film
Lars Kraume - Berlinale Special 2018
"The Silent Revolution"
Nominated for 4 German "LOLAs"
including Best Film, Best Script
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Spring Workshop
Submission Deadline - 30. January 2018
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NEW !
IN CONVERSATION
with Claire Dobbin
Screenwriter Anthony McCarten
discusses
Creativity and Perserverance
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IMPRESSIONS
Web Bites
Anthony McCarten
"Darkest Hour"
(Screenwriter, Playwright, Novelist, Producer)
Anthony McCarten_Impressions_eQuinoxe Europe
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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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Creative Europe - Training Programmes
Accepting In 2017
applications
from the following additional countries:
Albania, Bosnia & Herzogovina, Georgia,
Moldova, Macedonia,
Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine,
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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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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
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
*
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
MONDAY, 17. NOVEMBER 2014
DOORS OPEN @ 9:15
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)
