OPEN CITIES ACCELERATOR 2026 | “Where the Story Begins” with Erik Jendresen and Dana Stevens
A conversation with Erik Jendresen and Dana Stevens about the creative process, the art of screenwriting, and how new technologies can broaden the horizons of storytelling.
Free admission, with prior registration HERE
Masterclass in English, without translation.
Information: info@open-cities.com
Organized by: Open Cities International, with support from the Cascais City Council
Erik Jendresen is an author, screenwriter, and producer. As lead screenwriter and executive producer of the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers,” he received a Primetime Emmy Award. Other works include National Geographic’s “Killing Lincoln” and the last two films in the “Mission: Impossible” series. His upcoming projects include the feature film “Legionnaire,” an adaptation of “I Am Pilgrim,” and a limited series based on his own novel, to be published soon. He is a consultant for the Sundance Screenwriters Lab.
Dana Stevens has written eight feature films, collaborating with directors such as Gina Prince-Bythewood, Sam Raimi, and Michael Apted. She has worked with Viola Davis, Angelina Jolie, and Kevin Costner, and most recently with Elle and Dakota Fanning on the upcoming film *The Nightingale*. Dana also created and produced two seasons of the ABC series “What About Brian?” and one season of “Reckless” for CBS. She was nominated for an Edgar Award for “Blink” and for an NAACP Award for Best Screenplay for “The Woman King.” She is a consultant for Sundance Labs.
Rui Tendinha is a journalist, film critic, and cultural programmer. Passionate about film since childhood, he began his career in cultural journalism by contributing to several leading media outlets. He is also the creator of a film magazine that spans various platforms, including television and online. Over the years, he has directed several documentaries dedicated to works of art.
