European TV Drama Series Lab 2015 (TV Lab)The TV Lab is a two-module training programme for leading players of the European television industry. During the course of the programme, participants learned about the essential elements of successful drama series presented by internationally acclaimed industry experts from Europe and the US. Considering the high level of professional expertise of the target group, participants also took part in Think Tanks to discuss how the findings of the training can be adapted and applied to the European market, their national industries and working realities. Intensive work in smaller groups offered the participants to explore in greater depth the specific topics relevant to their professional backgrounds.Module 1: June 30 – July 5, 2015 | Module 2: November 16 – 22, 2015 | Both in BerlinTarget GroupExperienced players in the TV industry from European Union countries and countriesparticipating in the MEDIA Programme: Scriptwriters | Creative and Executive Producers |BroadcastersContentModule 1: Framework for successful European TV Drama SeriesThe goal for Module 1 was to present and discuss the culture and market for TV Drama series in the US and Europe that would assist in distilling systems and processes that could be applied to European TV production and creativity.State of the industry | Trends in series storytelling | Legal and financial aspects ofEuropean co-productions | Best practice lessons from successful European and US series| Latest trends in 360° content | Think TanksModule 2: The Creative MazeThe second module emphasized the creative aspects, offering participants unique insightsinto the “ins and outs” of the successful US TV series.The principles behind the Writers' Room | The role of the Showrunner | Management ofCreative Teams (Producers, Executives and Broadcasters) | Writers Room Simulation(Writers and Creative Producers)