Cinekid Script LAB is a six-month script-training programme for writers with a children's film project. The training was initiated by Cinekid in 2014, and takes place during Cinekid for Professionals in October, and the Berlinale the following February.
October (during Cinekid for Professionals)
- Introduction to fellow participants + coaches
- Individual coaching
- Get to know your target audience in the Ask Your Audience workshop
- Masterclass on writing for children
- Come-back + Closing sessions
- Screenings at Cinekid Festival
- Participation in Cinekid for Professionals
November to January
- Follow-up sessions
- Participants reconnect with their coach to discuss their progress (by phone or Skype)
February (during Berlinale)
- Welcome back
- Individual coaching
- Scripts in Action workshop
- Dialogue Masterclass
- Come-back + Closing sessions
- Screenings in the Berlinale Generation programme
- Participation in the Berlinale
April
- Individual online aftercare sessions