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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014)

"Their Vision Is Television"

Synopsis

“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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Director & Crew

Director Des Doyle
Writer(s) Des Doyle

Cast

Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon

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J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams

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Steven S. DeKnight

Steven S. DeKnight

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Ronald D. Moore

Ronald D. Moore

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Jane Espenson

Jane Espenson

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Jonathan Nolan

Jonathan Nolan

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Chris Downey

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Javier Grillo-Marxuach

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Hart Hanson

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Damon Lindelof

Damon Lindelof

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Anthony LaPaglia

Anthony LaPaglia

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Ali LeRoi

Ali LeRoi

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