Want to write series, but not the way it's always been done? And you've come up with an idea right away? Then apply now for "web: first – webseries lab." They're looking for innovative ideas for web series in the fields of culture, science, and entertainment. "web: first – webseries lab" is an initiative of four leading Bavarian media institutions: Bayerischer Rundfunk, the FilmFernsehFonds Bayern, First Movie Plus of the Bavarian Film Center, and the non-profit media network Transmedia Bayern e. V.
On platforms like Vimeo, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat, it's prime time 24 hours a day. Web series like "High Maintenance," "SKAM," or, in Germany, "Wishlist" and "Das Institut" particularly reach young audiences there. But broadcasters like Channel 4, YLE, NRK, and the BBC also offer fictional and documentary web series specifically tailored to digital audiences. The market is also developing in Germany, as demonstrated by the introduction of funding specifically for web video content by the FilmFernsehFonds Bayern.
The "web: first – webseries lab" supports the development of web series. Creatives from all media sectors can present their ideas up to the June 29, 2018 apply for one of six project places. Six additional places are reserved for participants without a project. The “webseries lab” will take place from 8-9 October 2018 and from 6-8 November 2018, both full-day in Munich.
Goal: Strengthening Munich as a media location
The "webseries lab" serves not only to develop projects but also to impart knowledge. By choosing Munich as the venue, the aim is to specifically promote Bavaria as a media hub and foster cross-industry networking among media professionals and young talent from the region. A masterclass with a renowned European expert will also provide participants with an international perspective. The lab concludes with a pitch to selected industry representatives at the series camp at the HFF Munich on November 9, 2018.
Who can apply?
Authors, filmmakers, and other media professionals—including those from the startup sector—with sufficient prior training are invited. Six participants with projects and six without projects will be admitted. A special focus is placed on media professionals from Bavaria. Three to four additional places are reserved for young talent. You can apply here.
Dates
- Projects can be submitted now until June 29, 2018 at the latest
- The “web:first – webseries lab” will take place on 8 and 9 October 2018 and on
6, 7, 8 November 2018 all day in Munich - Seriencamp Munich: on November 9, 2018, the final results will be presented to selected industry representatives and potential financing partners in Munich
Registration and further information can be found here.
