Both screenwriters must meet the condition that this is their first or second series as creators/screenwriters/directors.

In terms of previous experience, both screenwriters must meet the criteria and both must have proven experience in writing a script and/or scripts for narrative or documentary films/series that have been screened in the cinema/leading international film festival/broadcast by a sustainable television channel, for a total length of more than 30 minutes.

However, if one of the screenwriters does not meet the previous experience criteria, than the second screenwriter must have proven experience in writing a script and/or scripts for a narrative series that has been broadcast by a sustainable television channel, for a total length of more than 75 minutes.

No. Submission to the Series Lab is subject to an agreement with an active producer with proven professional experience.

The eligibility criteria relating to proven professional experience in writing/producing a script that has been broadcast/screened must apply both to the creator and the producer - the creator must have proven experience in writing a script and/or scripts for narrative or documentary films that have been screened in the cinema/leading international film festival/broadcast by a sustainable television channel, for a total length of more than 30 minutes. The Producer must have a total length of at least 180 minutes, either screened at an A-list film festival or at the cinema, or broadcast on a sustainable television channel, and who owns/is employed by a production company registered in Israel.

Additionally, under no circumstances can a screenwriter who has helmed two works or more as a lead screenwriter/creator/director be allowed to submit.

No. The Sam Spiegel Series Lab application is open to any local creator who meets the eligibility criteria. Priority will not be given to Sam Spiegel School graduates.

No. Both the creator and producer must meet the preconditions associated with the broadcast of the work as specified in the regulations.

The Sam Spiegel Series Lab aims to bring to the screen the diverse stories of our region. We believe the local, specific, authentic stories and voices can resonate internationally, regardless of language and culture differences.

A screenwriter can submit only one project. The producer can submit up to two projects.

There is no participation fee for the Sam Spiegel Series Lab. However, if the project team includes more than one screenwriter, the project team will bear the costs of travel and hospitality in Jerusalem during the first two sessions.

Participants should expect the costs involved in translating the projects into English up to 3 times throughout the process.

Additionally, The final session of the Lab will be a professional international exposure event, which will take place in Europe or the USA. The producer and the creator will bear part of the session's expenses, up to 1000$ per person. In case of a project with a second screenwriter joining the event abroad, the creators will need to cover his expenses fully.

Generally the materials submitted to the Lab should be in Hebrew. In exceptional cases, and if the scriptwriter's working language is not Hebrew, it could be permitted to submit materials in English after obtaining written approval for this. For approval, send the request to labproducer@jsfs.co.il. Submissions in English that have not been approved in advance will not be accepted.

Please note that the working languages at the Lab are Hebrew and English, and a good command of English is a basic requirement.

The Lab provides select low-income applicants with a stipend to translate the materials at the submission stage. In this matter, each case will be examined on its own merits after applying lab@jsfs.co.il.

The work focuses on three key aspects. Development of the written materials (mini bible + outline for a pilot episode), graphic pitch pitch, verbal pitch.

Pitch deck is a visual presentation that combines text and images presented to potential partners/investors. During the Lab, participants will build a pitch deck with experienced graphic designers.

No. The copyright will remain in the hands of the authors and / or the teams.

No. Will not be considered: formats, game shows, children and youth series.

A project may be submitted once more (total of two submissions) after receiving special permission from the Sam Spiegel Series Lab, based on the development of the project between both submissions. In order to receive this permission, the applicant must send a description of the major changes the project has undergone since the first submission, up to 1 week before the submission deadline.