For only the second time, the pan-continental screenwriting program Words Across Europe will take place in 2025 – an initiative by the Irish production company Wide Eye Films with support from the EU. And I’m one of the chosen 9 screenwriters from Europe who will be participating in this 9-week writers’ room! The twist: the screenwriting work won’t be conducted through group video calls, nor in person at some European location – but in a virtual 3D online space via VR technology. During the program, under the guidance of a team of experienced writers and international TV producers (from HBO, Warner Bros., ITV, ZDF, Banijay, and more), series ideas will be analysed and then developed, with 3 of them being selected. The creator of the chosen series will be paired with 2 additional writers to jointly develop a viable and innovative series concept. I’m looking forward to this unusual workspace – and especially to meeting the new colleagues! Let’s bring this divided continent closer together again with our communal stories!