The Role of the Showrunner
SHOWRUNNING FORENSICS
An online series providing inspiration and insight by contrasting best practices as shared by US and international showrunners and executive producers of TV drama series
In each one-hour session a selected theme from each speaker’s creative process and experience will be examined. With topics ranging across the creation of the concept and pitching, the role of the creative producer, writing and writing room perspectives, collaborating with directors and creative partners, as well as navigating the paths through development, adaptation and production in the global marketplace
The unique value of the live sessions lies in providing an online forum for attendees to directly ask their questions of these international trailblazers
Information regarding the seventh edition of the Showrunning Forensics programme, will be announced soon
See below the Hall of Fame of speakers who have shared their insights during the previous six editions of the programme, initiated in 2020
Venue:
Zoom Webinar
Who should participate?
Producers, Writers and all those involved in creative, executive and production roles for drama series
NOTE: MediaXchange supports initiatives for inclusion and diversity. We are interested in hearing from Producers Associations, Writers Guilds, Government Agencies and other initiatives supporting the advancement of the creative skills and business interests of their members
Fee Options:
TBC
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All Online Programmes will be conducted in English
“Inspirational and fun, the Showrunner series is at its best when it’s all nuts & bolts. Surprisingly candid and very useful.”
Trygve Allister Diesen, Director, WISTING, Norway
“Tips from the showrunners were very useful for the day-to-day life of the writer’s room, the set, dealing with executives, and how to pitch a good idea.”
Rosane Svartman, Head Writer / Director, TV Globo, Brazil
“Really informative sessions. Great speakers. Brilliant insight into their shows and how they run them.”
RUTH CATER, PRODUCER, blue ink films, ireland
“A fun, fascinating and informative dive into the world of showrunning, giving multiple perspectives on the role and its challenges.”
GEORGE POLES, WRITER / STORY EDITOR, THEODOSIA, UK
“very insightful, educational and interesting. The speakers bring with them ton of professional experience and advice to share.”