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A retro TV stands against a wall. This is where students can learn how to write TV series in a live, online course.

PILOT READY:
Write your First
TV Show

Here's what you'll get:

🎯 A clear process to develop your concept into a strong pilot.
📚 Weekly lessons on structure, characters, and scenes that sell.
✏️ Feedback on your work as you write.
🧠 Insider tips on industry trends.
🎬 A complete pilot script–and the confidence to keep writing.​

 

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In this live online course, you'll discover how professionals develop and craft stories for the screen. 

 

 

Ever watched a show and thought, "I could write something like that"?

Now's your chance to prove it.

“Pilot Ready” is a hands-on, 8-week live course that walks you through every step of writing a professional-level TV pilot—from concept to completed script.

This is not a YouTube tutorial or passive webinar. You’ll be with a small group of writers, learning directly from an experienced TV writer, with real feedback every week.​​

 

 

With the guidance of a supportive, industry professional, you'll:

  • Create a core story concept

  • ​Find the right tone & genre

  • Build your story world

  • Create the characters

  • Devise and plan storylines  

  • Structure scenes & acts

  • Write action & dialogue

Course details: 

📆 ⏰ 8 x 90 minute sessions of live classes & workshops over 8 weeks.​​

🛠 Learn how to attract audience attention (& keep it!)

💡 Brainstorm & generate ideas.

🧩 Workshop ideas in a group.

👩🏻‍💻 Participate in a simulated writers' room.

🖌 Learn how to format a screenplay.

​📽 Work on projects between classes.

💁‍♀️ Learn how to pitch your concept.

📒 Create & write the first "pilot" episode of your own series.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kristing has over ten years of experience working with European and U.K. production companies.

 

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She developed and wrote TV drama series for HBO Europe and worked on several shows for RTL Television such as ALTAR GIRLS, AMONG FRIENDS and LOVE ME NOW where she held the position of story editor. 

 

With a BA from Melbourne University and a MA in Screenwriting from Royal Holloway, University of London, Kristina is represented by Dench Arnold in the U.K.

Study the fundamentals of screenwriting for TV and discover the secrets behind binge-worthy shows such as:

  • The White Lotus

  • Baby Reindeer

  • Bad Sisters

  • Rivals

  • Wednesday

  • Succession

  • Better Call Saul

  • And many more

 

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When:            

                       

July 8th - August 26th 2025

Tuesdays 7 pm - 8:30 pm (CET Vienna Time) ONLINE

2 SPOTS LEFT!

OR

July 8th - August 26th 2025

Tuesdays 7 pm - 8:30 pm (AEST Melbourne Time) ONLINE

0 SPOTS LEFT!

OR 

2 WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE: July 7th - July 18th 2025

Monday - Wednesday - Friday

10:00 am - 12:00 noon (CET Vienna Time) ONLINE

0 SPOTS LEFT!

Cost:            

€230 / $410 AUD / £195

 

Payment in two instalments is possible (2 x €115 / $205 AUD / £97.50)

Class is live. Seats are limited.


You don’t need film school. You need a finished pilot and a plan.

Start writing the show you want to see.

 

Registrations close July 4th!

Register now to start your journey in professional screenwriting today. 

 

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Course Tutor:
Kristina Jilly, who has extensive experience creating, developing & writing TV series for HBO Europe and RTL Television.

Transform your ideas into a first-draft TV pilot in two months.

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