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1-4th
of October

Athens
Greece

St George Lycabettus
Art Gallery

SCREENWRITING
WORKSHOP

More about the project

Step onto the international stage

Each year, the Owl trains 10 professional screenwriters to develop a film or TV project that could take their career global. We are looking for audience driven scripts for the international market.

influential writers, producers, decision-makers and executives getting to know you and your work
networking with industry professionals and screenwriters at the same career stage
one-on-one mentoring to maximize your project’s appeal to international producers
masterclasses and panel talks on how to further your career
expert tutorials on how to succeed in the fast-changing global film and TV industries
opportunity to pitch your project at the Owl Industry Days; a 2-day market event with studio representatives, producers, broadcasters and platforms

What to expect

The Owl Screenwriting Workshop runs in three sessions:

1st session is held in Athens October 1-4 at the St. George Lycabettus Hotel

Screenwriters are invited to participate in the full Owl program in Athens which comprises of:

  • one-to-one mentorship
  • panels from industry experts
  • masterclasses from screenwriting experts
  • peer to peer review in TV and Film cohorts and
  • numerous networking opportunities with Greek and International industry professionals.
The Athens Film Office and the City of Athens cover room and board costs, tuition fees and experiences such as walking tours, networking opportunities and potential screenings.
Programme

2nd session is online in March 2025

Having completed an intensive workshop in Athens, screenwriters will submit a second draft of their Feature Film or TV pilot. In March, they will participate in a group workshop, led by prof. Scott Myers, where each cohort member has read each other’s revised scripts.

  • A wider range of critiques, feedback, and suggestions
  • In critiquing other scripts, each writer will develop their critical analytical skills
  • Encourage group bonding that may help to carry those connections forward

3rd session is held in Athens in October 2025

Upon completion of their final draft, screenwriters are invited to return to Athens and partake in their final Group Session; a conversation with their cohort and prof. Scott Myers about the state of each writer’s revised script. They will also have the opportunity to take a masterclass on pitching and then present their projects in a pitching event in front of a committee at The Owl Industry Days; a two day market event running parallel to the Owl Screenwriting Workshop.

The Owl by Athens Film Office
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