For filmmakers who want to move from an idea to, for example, a first script draft within a reasonable timeframe, Scriptdesk offers the Development Center. You start in a group of 6-8 fellow makers, where you develop your plan into a synopsis. This is followed by meetings in smaller groups and/or individual sessions with script editors regarding the treatment or script draft.

Result
At the end of the process, you will know what story you want to tell and how best to do so, and you will have a document that allows you to take the important next step of presenting your plan to, for example, a broadcaster, producer, or in a competition.
In addition, you have acquired knowledge, contacts, and dramaturgical insights that can help you with any subsequent project. The end goal may differ for participants, depending on the time they have available. One might arrive at a (scenic) treatment, while another will develop a fully elaborated scenario.

For whom?
• writers who want to develop a project in the setting of a 'writers' room'
• directors who want to develop their own idea
• storytellers from other disciplines who want to make the transition to fiction films

Because input and inspiration from group members are important parts of the process, we match applicants based on experience (as much as possible) upon registration.

Where and when?
5 meetings on Monday evenings from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
• April 12
• April 26
• May 17
• June 7
• July 5

NB: the last 2 meetings are individual and can, if desired
be spread over a period longer than 3 months.

Location: Scriptdesk, De Wittenkade 75, Amsterdam

Registration and price:
Sign up before April 1st with your idea, a short motivation, and your CV at [email protected]
Price: €775 (including VAT, including drinks)

Call us if you want to know more: Eveline 06 5352 4223

Why the development center?
• finished whole as a final product
• short, well-defined track
• your own project as a starting point,
• feedback from script editors and from the group,
• short lines of communication with the market



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