The success of this master course has led EBU International Training, in collaboration with the EBU TV Department, to further address this topic, this time focusing more specifically on the preparation time prior to the actual shoot: How can the child be accompanied and prepared?  Should a script be used or should main lines be given along with room for improvisation? How should action scenes be directed? How can space be given to the child's spontaneity whilst still abiding by the story? All in all, how can the best be obtained from each child? These are the objectives of "Directing children in Fiction", a master course co-organized by EBU International Training and ZDF, which will be held in Mainz, on ZDF premises from September 8 to 10, 2003.

The course is designed for young programme directors 
(in-house or regular sub-contracting free-lancers for EBU Member organizations) who work with children in TV fiction programmes. Participants will get a chance to identify their strengths and weaknesses when directing children and learn different methods and techniques under the guidance of experienced directors:

• Andrzej Maleszka, freelance, screenplay author and director
• Beryl Richards, freelance, film writer, director
• Tone C Ronning, NRK, executive producer, EBU drama series executive producer