Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show

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“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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Cast

Joss Whedon actor J.J. Abrams actor

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Steven S. DeKnight actor Ronald D. Moore actor Jane Espenson actor Jonathan Nolan actor

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Chris Downey actor

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Javier Grillo-Marxuach actor Hart Hanson actor Damon Lindelof actor Anthony LaPaglia actor

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Ali LeRoi actor

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David Nevins actor Jason O'Mara actor

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Greg Plageman actor Bill Prady actor Ray Romano actor

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Mike Royce actor Shawn Ryan actor Kurt Sutter actor