TFL Next - TV Series 2026

The workshop is concept-based, which means that participants exclusively work on the concept of the TV series project (In this regard concept means the series premise, overall plot, and the specifications of the main characters). In case of projects based on novels, short stories or other literary works, applicants must present a secured option for the work they wish to adapt.

 
The workshop is divided into 2 development sessions:

- a first 5 day-long session, where participants discuss their work in group sessions and one-on-one meetings with their tutors
- then, participants have 3 weeks to rework their materials
- a second 2 day-long session, where participants share and discuss their work again in individual meetings with their mentors and group sessions with other participants.

The programme welcomes TV Series projects at an early development stage presented by international scriptwriters or writers/directors together with a producer (if on board), that are selected to work in groups of 4 projects each. The participants will develop their concept alongside peers, selected story editors trainees and a tutor with a substantial international experience as a script consultant, implementing the fundamental techniques and skills necessary to develop and produce successful TV Series.

Thanks to the TFL Next's global experience, the participants will have the chance to develop a strong international network: on top of the script sessions and meeting with industry representatives, participants will gather during special online events aimed at exchanging skills and finding productive collaborations.

As anticipated in the lines just above, the programme has been designed for two different targets (TV Series Projects and Story Editors Trainees), but to focus on the PROJECTS:

The workshop in open to Scriptwriters/Directors and Producers (if on board), with a TV Series project at early development stage, from all over the world. The project can be presented individually or in a team (maximum 2 participants per team) and must be in the shape of a TV Series project at an early development stage.

The working language of all workshop, meetings and events is English; thus, a good knowledge of English is essential to participate.

1,700 Euro (+ VAT, if due) per team of participants (max 2 participants). Please note that the fee doesn’t change, even if the workshop can be attended by 1 participant only.

Upon selection, participants must send a proof of the payment to confirm their seat (more details will be communicated in case of selection and attendance confirmations).

TorinoFilmLab doesn’t foresee any scholarships for this workshop.

In many countries, public institutions provide scholarships for this kind of training, and TorinoFilmLab can provide a selection letter to facilitate the request.

Please note that applicants based in Brazil are eligible for a scholarship that will cover the total attendance fee, thanks to the support of our partner Projeto Paradiso. More information will be provided upon selection (only one project will benefit of this scholarship).

1^st session: 21^st – 25^th September 2026
2^ndsession: 19^th – 23^rd October 2026

TV SERIES PROJECTS:

The requested materials – to be submitted all together in one PDF, and all in English – are:

- Project logline (2 lines max, font dimension 12, no specific font or space is requested) - please note that this logline will be used for communication purpose and to announce the eventual selection of the project in the programme;
- Concept presentation (7,500 characters spaces included, font dimension 12, no specific font or space is requested);
- 3 pages max with: the CV of all project team members, a link (with NO password) to previous work (30’ max), a link (with NO password) to 1’ video presentation (it must include the project team members who would attend the workshop in case of selection; in this video you are asked to present yourself/yourselves and explain why you’re interested in applying to TFL Next);
- Materials informing about the audio-visual approach (still pictures, video mood board, etc. – optional).

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
3^rd July 2026

Click on "APPLY NOW!" to access the application form and submit your candidature (before starting the application process, you need to create an account on the TFL platform).
In the application form, candidates will also be asked to fill out a questionnaire about the status of their project.

Applications that don’t respect the above-listed criteria will be rejected!
For more information please contact: fiore@museocinema.it