Kirsten Ittershagen is a dynamic German TV writer and producer celebrated for her passion and precision in crafting compelling stories for German and international audiences. Based in Berlin, Kirsten holds a master’s degree in Sociology and Psychology.
With an impressive track record as Head Writer and Writer Producer, Kirsten has spearheaded Germany’s most popular long-running TV series. Her expertise extends internationally, leading English-speaking writers’ rooms in London, Croatia, Hungary, and Dubai. She collaborates with major industry players such as Fremantle, UFA, ndF, Constantin, and MadeFor Film.
Kirsten’s creative achievements include the original TV series ALIBI AGENCY, which premiered on ZDFneo in August 2014, and the international series NINA & TOM, an adaptation of Tom Kummer’s acclaimed novel. This ambitious project, co-created with Holger Reibiger (WHEEL OF TIME, DAS BOOT), is primed for the global market with a complete series bible and pilot script. Her passion for groundbreaking storytelling shines in LOVE HAS WON, a high-end near-future drama with sci-fi elements, optioned by C21 Studio in London from 2020 to 2022.
Most recently, in 2023, she served as Writer Producer and Head Writer for EIGHT MILLIONS, a 23-part series developed with MadeFor Film for ZDF’s streaming service, currently awaiting production approval.
Kirsten’s talents also extend to feature films. In 2017, her screenplay MY DAD, ELVIS received funding from HessenFilm and was shortlisted for the German Film Award for Best Screenplay – Unproduced in 2019.
As a mentor and advocate for emerging talent, Kirsten has been a faculty member of the prestigious Serial Eyes Program in Berlin since 2013. She recently joined TorinoFilmLab’s TFL Series Lab as a tutor in 2023, where she guides aspiring European writers and producers through the development process of their TV Series projects.
With a keen eye for innovation and a commitment to excellence and purpose, Kirsten Ittershagen continues to redefine storytelling on both a national and international stage. Freshly, in 2024 she created the Conscious Storytelling Method to empower and consult writers and producers to change the global narrative to more collaboration, love, compassion and joy.