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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show · 2014

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) is a Documentary film directed by Des Doyle, starring Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight.

Documentary

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.

Cast

Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight, Ronald D. Moore, Jane Espenson, Jonathan Nolan, Chris Downey, Javier Grillo-Marxuach

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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.

When was "Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show" released?

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show was released in 2014.

Who stars in "Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show"?

The cast includes Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight, Ronald D. Moore.