Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014)
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.
Director: Des Doyle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: October 17, 2014
Cast
- Joss Whedon - Self
- J.J. Abrams - Self
- Steven S. DeKnight - Self
- Ronald D. Moore - Self
- Jane Espenson - Self
- Jonathan Nolan - Self
- Chris Downey - Self
- Javier Grillo-Marxuach - Self
- Hart Hanson - Self
- Damon Lindelof - Self
Screenplay
Editing: John Murphy
Production: Black Sheep Films
Country: Ireland, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
production
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show about?
- “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.
- Who directed Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
- Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show was directed by Des Doyle.
- Who stars in Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
- Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show stars Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight, Ronald D. Moore, Jane Espenson, Jonathan Nolan.
- How long is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
- Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
- Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show is a Documentary film.
- Where was Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show produced?
- Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show was produced in Ireland, United States of America.