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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show

"Their Vision Is Television"

“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.

Top Cast

  • Joss Whedon

    Joss Whedon

    Self

  • J.J. Abrams

    J.J. Abrams

    Self

  • Steven S. DeKnight

    Steven S. DeKnight

    Self

  • Ronald D. Moore

    Ronald D. Moore

    Self

  • Jane Espenson

    Jane Espenson

    Self

  • Jonathan Nolan

    Jonathan Nolan

    Self

  • Chris Downey

    Chris Downey

    Self

  • Javier Grillo-Marxuach

    Javier Grillo-Marxuach

    Self

  • Hart Hanson

    Hart Hanson

    Self

Overview

“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.

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