Rewriting Your Script as a Showrunner

SCRIPT X 423.10

Rewrite your television pilot script with a showrunner's production perspective in this intensive workshop for advanced students.

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What you can learn.

Learn to rewrite your script based on production and studio notes
Refine the world of your show and test the characters and conflict within
Encounter basic showrunning principles like communication and collaboration with studios and staff
Listen to industry guest speakers as you develop your career game plan

About this course:

You have written your pilot script. Now what? Those of us who have sold pilots to broadcasters and streamers know that the job is just beginning. This fast-paced intensive course is designed for what is next. You begin by submitting your previously written pilot (either half-hour or hour) and then learning how to rewrite for production and studio notes. With feedback from your instructor and fellow participants, you will learn the process of responding to studio creative notes and production mandatory notes. Throughout this process, you will refine the world of your show; test your script characters and conflict; and refine your storytelling engine. This intensive workshop will then guide you through basic show-running principles including how to communicate and work with your studio and streamer, what to look for in hiring and casting; assembling a crew, and pre-production and post production concepts. On the business side, you will hear from guest speakers and learn how to develop your career game plan and learn about the business of television in this rapidly changing landscape.

Prerequisites

SCRIPT X 423.9 Advanced TV Pilot Intensive or department approval.