EQuinoxe Europe

12/06/2024

„For the writer, there is the obligation to have a pattern, know its possibilities, and break it. Here, it’s possible to experiment and be free.“
Great advice from multi-talented Chris Vogler, who taught at UCLA and is currently a screenwriter, author, and Hollywood development executive in our latest talk of the Coffee Break Series. Have a look: https://www.equinoxe-europe.org/master-classes/coffee-break-series.html

18/04/2024

It's time to have coffee and get inspired again! This time the immensely talented Australien script editor Claire Dobbin shares her expertise: "Think about the title of your film and how the opening sequence can amplify that." During a charming lesson she also reveals how being aware of genre rules is crucial and why characters should be established properly. Tune in and enjoy - - available on our website: https://www.equinoxe-europe.org/master-classes/coffee-break-series.html

08/04/2024

Would you like to have a coffee break? Then feel free to get inspired by our Masterclass experts. During the next months, we'll share some fascinating insights by experienced screenwriters and producers, who joined our workshops in the past.

Have a look at the first episode with Danny Rubin (GROUNDHOG DAY) who talks about creative writing, the challenges (and opportunities) of dialogue, attaching meaning to objects and the importance of soldier number 5 - available on our website: https://www.equinoxe-europe.org/master-classes/coffee-break-series.html

21/12/2023

Greek filmmaker Christina Ioakeimidi’s second feature film MEDIUM is currently participating in the festival circuit, following its World Premiere in competition at the Sarajevo Film Festival in August. The film also participated in Thessaloniki International Film Festivals international competition and tells the story of a shy and introverted teenage girl who is challenged to find herself through the ferocity and uniqueness of a first love. Don’t miss out on this intriguing story of self-discovery!

📸 Sarajevo Film Festival

19/12/2023

In order to become a mother to her young and motherless niece, Fran, who, although born a woman, lives the celibate life of a man, has to make the hard choice of either continuing to maintain the status of a “man” or give it all up to reconnect with the feminine maternal feelings that she has suppressed for so long.
THE MAN OF THE HOUSE, Andamion Murataj’s debut as a director entered production in February and was shot in and around Tirana, Albania as a coproduction with Austria and Italy. We can't wait for the final result!

📸 cineuropa.org

14/12/2023

How would you react if you witnessed a car accident?
Canadian screenwriter, director, and eQuinoxe alumnus Jason Buxton tackles this question in his suspenseful thriller SHARP CORNER, which follows the seemingly idyllic country life of married couple Josh and Rachel MacAulay who witness two car accidents at the sharp corner near their home. While Rachel would rather forget the incidents, Josh sees himself as the first responder who is needed in danger.

📸 (c) Alcina Pictures

12/12/2023

Developed in collaboration with eQuinoxe Europe and now in production: WHAT A FEELING. One woman’s story from a seemingly perfect life to truly discovering herself. A humorous love story, directed by Katharina Rohrer.

📸 (c) Praherfilm_Geyrhalterfilm_Petro Domenigg

08/12/2023

In production! We're already looking forward to the upcoming months and the new year with many eQuinoxe Europe almumni projects currently in production or close to finishing. Audiences can look forward to the following projects from five different countries: Germany, Austria, Albania, Canada and Greece.

Starting with Angelina Maccarone's CLANDESTINE - a film about inter-cultural relationships, Europe and the fight for freedom.

photo credit: Cala Film (on set with CLANDESTINE)

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07/12/2023

TOUCHED by Claudia Rorarius is currently touring on the film festival circtuit and just recently had its German premiere at the Internationales Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg. The film was further nominated at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival's Golden Alexander awards' international competition. TOUCHED protagonist Stavros Zafeiris was also awarded as the winner of the festival's Alpha Bank Accessibility Award. Congratulations!

Foto credit: Film und Medienstiftung NRW

22/11/2023

eQuinoxe Alumnus ADIÓS BUENOS AIRES, the charming comedy drama by German Kral, has been picked up by distributor Outsider Pictures for a spring 2024 release in the U.S. and Canada. Congratulation to this audience favourite's film team!

https://variety.com/2023/film/global/beta-cinema-adios-buenos-aires-outsider-pictures-1235790442/

15/11/2023

"Thank you for everything (...) eQuinoxe has done for me to develop as a person and as an author" - Sülke Schulz

From the 13th-20th of October, our 28th International Screen Writer's Workshop took place. A week full of creativity, and conversations - focused on our participant's stories and scripts. In the past, projects that participated in this workshop have been awarded with numerous international prizes - a true testament to the power of co-creation and the workshops meaningful exchange between industry professionals.

📸 credit: eQuinoxe Europe

07/11/2023

"I loved every minute of it!" - Simon Farmakas

Thank you to everyone who attended our 28th International Screenwriter's Workhop last month! eQuinoxe’s short-term, seven-day, residential training programme for writers and their producers aims to help filmmakers develop the best possible story and script. Here are some first impressions of this year's workshop.

📸 credit: eQuinoxe Europe

24/08/2023

eQuinoxe Alumnus’ Claudia Rorarius’ TOUCHED was a favourite with critics and Locarno Film Festival visitors alike. The film was awarded the Golden Leopard Award for Best Actor. Congratulations to both Ísold Halldórudóttir and Stavros Zafeiris, the film’s main protagonists, who received critical acclaim in the festival’s young talent competition.

„TOUCHED, in its plot, is minimalistic yet open and serious in how it deals with unusual, almost delicate topics. (…) One of the main discoveries of this festival.“
Walter Gasperi, Film-Netz.com

📸 credit: Locarno Film festival

https://film.mfg.de/news/details/3886-schauspiel-leopard-fuer-das-duo-im-mfg-gefoerderten-liebesdrama-touched-beim-festival-in-locarno/

16/08/2023

What to expect from our workshops? Emily Atef, screenwriter and director as well as eQuinoxe Europe workshop alumnus had this to say: „I went home and my head was full! After seven days I then sat down at my desk and started writing. The result was the shooting script of "3 Days in Quiberon"

07/08/2023

This week, TOUCHED, directed by eQuinoxe Alumnus Claudia Rorarius, will screen at the Locarno Film Festival as part of the "Concorso Cineasti del presente" section. The film tells a transformative story of a forbidden relationship, fueled by connection, discovery and co-dependency.

https://www.locarnofestival.ch/en/program/archive/film/touched?fid=2700649b-1cf3-42e4-88ca-35749427d55e&l=en&eid=0 #&gid=1&pid=1

27/07/2023

Coming soon! Joining our wide range of already produced eQuinoxe Europe films, projects from five countries and five different workshops are currently in production! Here are some of the films we’re looking forward to seeing on the big screen soon:

- CLANDESTINE - a film about inter-cultural relationships, Europe and the fight for freedom, directed by Angelina Maccarone (D)
- WHAT A FEELING - one woman’s story from the seemingly perfect life to truly discovering herself, directed by Katharina Rohrer (A)
- SHARP CORNER - the story of a man obsessed with saving the lives of car accident victims, directed by Jason Buxton (C)
- MAN OF THE HOUSE - the debut feature film directed by Andamion Murataj (ALB) about a woman’s struggle with a life of sworn celibacy and motherhood
- MEDIUM - a shy and introverted teenage girl is challenged to discover herself, through the ferocity and uniqueness of a first love, by director Christina Ioakeimidi (GR)

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APPLY NOW - Want to develop your own project at our 28th Intl. Screenwriters′ Workshop? Submission Deadline: 4th of August 2023 via our website.

19/07/2023

eQuinoxe Alumnus Claudia Rorarius' film TOUCHED has been selected as part of the "Concorso Cineasti del presente" section at the Locarno Film Festival. The film depicts the story of a young woman working in a nursing home, her struggle with co-dependency and the trials of young love.

https://www.locarnofestival.ch/program/archive/film.html?fid=2700649b-1cf3-42e4-88ca-35749427d55e&l=en&eid=0

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APPLY NOW: Want to develop your own project at our 28th Intl. Screenwriters′ Workshop? Submission Deadline: 4th of August 2023 via our website.

17/07/2023

Last week, eQuinoxe Alumni ADIOS BUENOS AIRES, directed by German Kral, won the ARRI audience award at the 16th Musikfilmtage Oberaudorf - congratulations to the film team!

11/07/2023

CALL FOR PROJECTS - 28th Intl. Screenwriters′ Workshop.
With the aim of developing the best possible script and most compelling story, the INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITERS' WORKSHOP is the script and project training programme for writers and their producers to improve their project. Scheduled for the 13th - 20th of October, 2023. Apply Now.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE is the 4th of August 2023.

https://www.equinoxe-europe.org/workshops.html

09/11/2022

The Creative Producing Master Class Series with award-winning producer Lord David Puttnam has been running since October 19 and is a full success. First impressions are outstanding: inspiring, valuable, challenging, rejuvenating. Learn more about the eQuinoxe-Masterclass-Programm: https://www.equinoxe-europe.org/master-classes.html

11/10/2022

MASTERCLASS goes Lisbon! As part of eQuinoxe Europe‘s new Creative Producing Series, "Producing for Screen and Society", the Master Class with none other than award-winning producer Lord David Puttnam will be held for the first time in beautiful Lisbon on November 11, 2022. Save the date!

https://www.equinoxe-europe.org/master-classes.html

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFmalmKwi75v8S7qixEapCydu_CJhh-_h2HLWWeG43JoS3VQ/viewform

28/09/2022

Laurent Nègre’s A FORGOTTEN MAN is celebrating its world premiere tomorrow at the 18th Zurich Film Festival. Don’t miss the outstanding performance of the lead actor Michael Neuenschwander shining in his role as the Swiss ambassador Heinrich Zwygart. The project was developed with the support of the eQuinoxe Europe International Screenwriters’ Workshop.

ZURICH FILM FESTIVAL Bord Cadre films

08/08/2022

SEMRET by Caterina Mona is about an Eritrean single mother working in a Zurich hospital. The project was part of the eQuinoxe Europe Intl. Screenwriters' Program in 2019 and it will celebrate its world premiere on August 10 at this year's 75th Locarno Film Festival.

20/07/2022

The 34th Galway Film Fleadh 2022 announces the award winners: Former eQuinoxe Europe participant Michael Kinirons (THE SPARROW) wins Best Irish First Feature.

15/07/2022

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Develop Creative Resilience in today's changing entertainment landscape. Take a look at the eQuinoxe Europe CREATIVE PRODUCING Digital Master Class Series with legendary producer, politician and educator Lord David Puttnam (10 Oscars, 25 BAFTAS). SUBMIT YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION until August 15, 2022.

© John C. Tibbetts

11/07/2022

Sometimes a small piece of advice can make all the difference. The best screenwriting tip you've ever received?

06/07/2022

Discover our diverse masterclasses: the power of identity, evolution and exploration of creativity, fact or fiction, builders and brokers, music and meaning. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION for Lord Puttnam‘s Digital Master Class Series. Deadline: July 20, 2022.

27/06/2022

Finding the essence of your characters through creative approach. Learn more about the eQuinoxe Europe Screenwriters' Programm: https://www.equinoxe-europe.org/equinoxe-europe.html

23/06/2022

GREAT FREEDOM goes German Film Award 2022. eQuinoxe Europe alumni producer Oliver Neumann enters the race for Best Feature Film on this Friday's ceremony. Fingers crossed.

Deutscher Filmpreis

21/06/2022

The clock is ticking: DEADLINE EXTENDED to June 24, 2022. SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT for this year's Screenwriters' Workshop. Spread the word. https://www.equinoxe-europe.org/workshops.html