Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show(2014)
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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show 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.
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) is a documentary film directed by Des Doyle, released on October 17, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight and Ronald D. Moore. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Des Doyle
- Writers:
- Des Doyle
- Production:
- Black Sheep Films
- Status:
- Released
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) Trailer
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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joss Whedon
as Self
J.J. Abrams
as Self
Steven S. DeKnight
as Self
Ronald D. Moore
as Self
Jane Espenson
as Self
Jonathan Nolan
as Self
- Chris Downey
Chris Downey
as Self
- Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Javier Grillo-Marxuach
as Self
- Hart Hanson
Hart Hanson
as Self
Damon Lindelof
as Self
Anthony LaPaglia
as Self
- Ali LeRoi
Ali LeRoi
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Des Doyle, written by Des Doyle.
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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 49 ratings.
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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show?
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The main cast of Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) includes Joss Whedon, J.J. Abrams, Steven S. DeKnight, Ronald D. Moore and Jane Espenson. The film was directed by Des Doyle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show released?
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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show was released on October 17, 2014 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show worth watching?
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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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