Showrunners Boot Camp Course

Program Overview

This intensive workshop empowers aspiring showrunners with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the television industry. Through hands-on exercises, lectures, and industry insights, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the role, including management, production, and creative aspects. The program prepares individuals for success as showrunners, meeting the high demand for skilled professionals in the field.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

• Role of a showrunner in the television industry
• Skills and knowledge required for successful showrunners
• Hands-on activities to enhance understanding of a showrunner's work
• Management of a writer's room and liaison with network and studio executives
• Basics of producing work, including budgets and series logistics

Structure:

• Intensive workshop format
• Hands-on exercises, lectures, and discussions
• Viewing of footage, including dailies and rough cuts
• Script analysis and note-giving
• Coverage of practical issues of production, budgeting, and series logistics

Teaching:

Methods:

• Hands-on exercises
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Viewing of footage
• Script analysis and note-giving

Unique Approaches:

• Focus on demystifying the role of a showrunner
• Use of hands-on exercises to enrich understanding
• Coverage of both creative and logistical aspects of showrunning

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Showrunner

Opportunities:

• High demand for skilled showrunners

Outcomes:

• Preparation for success in the television industry