Script Consultancy Training - Series 2026

Series

Upcoming

Take a unique learning-by-doing opportunity to deepen your script consulting skills while contributing to the development of a new European series. Guided by an acclaimed mentor, you will work with real projects from your peers, enhance your ability to analyse scripts, provide constructive feedback, and gain valuable experience in story development, leadership, and communication within the Series Launch: Essentials program.

Benefits

Learning-by-doing experience

Develop your skills in practice by exploring the script consulting role on real projects selected for MIDPOINT Series Launch: Essentials. You will take part in shaping initial series ideas into scripts, learn how to support creative teams effectively, and receive guidance and personal feedback from an experienced mentor throughout the program.

watch new European drama develop and be a part of this creative process first hand
explore the television and series industry landscape
take advantage of safe environment & thorough guidance of an experienced mentor
enhance your script editing and communication skills
learn to give constructive feedback
learn how to present yourself as a script consultant (pitch yourself & network at Serial Killer - International Festival of TV and Web Series)

Fees & how to apply

PREPARATORY SEMINAR + WORKSHOP

FEE

1 400 EUR per participant

Possible to pay in installments. The fee includes tuition + accommodation and board during the residential workshops. Travel costs are NOT included.

OPEN CALL

January - February 2026

Exact dates soon TBA

Who can apply

Aspiring script consultants (script consultants, writers, editors, creative producers, development executives, and other film professionals /with some experience in story-editing /with the ambition of becoming script consultant).

Application requirements

To apply for the program, you will need to create an account on the MIDPOINT Visitor Page and follow the instructions within the submission form, where you will also be able to find detailed information about application materials.

Basic overview of what is required:

Basic information about the applicant
Short professional biography
Motivation letter
Analysis of an episode (selected scene and detailed requirements can be found in the online application form)
Photo of the applicant

Tutors

Inspirational professionals with a passion for sharing their experience

Script-consultant Trainee Mentor

The Script-consultant Trainee Mentor co-creates the training for the script-consultant trainees, ensuring that this training is implemented organically into the group work and that the collaborative set-up simulates a real-life industry environment. He meets regularly with the trainees, providing feedback and support.

Tatjana Samopjan

Sweden

Tatjana Samopjan is a sought-after speaker known for her deep dives into art, craft and soul of storytelling. Her original and impactful lectures explore relationships between storytelling, science, ...

Complete bio

Structure

Nine creative teams, split into three groups, work under the guidance of internationally renowned and experienced tutors. You will experience this project development process alongside the Series Launch: Esssentials program, consulting real projects of your peers and improving your abilities to analyze scripts, give constructive feedback and pitch yourself on the market.

FAQs

You may ask...

I'm not fluent in English, can I still apply?

Sadly, no. As the entire training runs in English, and during the working days you'll be asked to write directly in English, we require an intermediate level of these language skills. This simply means: your grammar doesn't have to be perfect, but you need to talk/write fluently and have the vocabulary to do so.
Once selected, how much time should I allocate to the training?

Quite honestly – a lot. Series Launch: Essentials is an intensive training, and apart from the assignments and work done during residential workshops, it operates with a system of tasks and deadlines in between these modules. So clear that calendar up a bit.
Do I need to attend all the workshops in the program?

Yes, to fully engage in the training, it is essential for all participants to be present at every module of the program. It is not possible to selectively choose which workshops to attend.

If you are aware, at the time of application, that you will not be able to participate in all the modules as described in the program structure above, please reconsider your application.
Does MIDPOINT Institute offer scholarships?

It does; however, these are only partial and can be allocated only to participants under specific conditions. We HIGHLY recommend applying to a local supporting organization (national or local funds, ministries of culture or education, professional associations, etc.) at the same time you're applying to our program. You can always withdraw your application if not selected, but as the processing time of this support can be rather long, it might be quite late to do this once we confirm you're in.
Do I have to pay the whole amount of the participation fee at once?

It is possible to pay the participation fee in two instalments corresponding to the two parts of the residential training program (i.e., 2 x 700 EUR per participant).
Can I send you the application materials via e-mail?

We only accept applications submitted through our Visitor Page. Firstly, that way you can be sure your e-mail doesn't end up in junk, and secondly, all submitted materials are distributed to the selection committee via the Visitor Page (please see the 'Application' section).

Contact

Anita Pocsova

Program Coordinator

anita.pocsova@midpoint-institute.eu

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