Showrunners and Show Writers
                                                                                          Showrunners and Show Writers
SCRIPT 726.1
    Hear directly from successful TV writers and creators in this course that demystifies the industry and how to break in and stay in.
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                As few as 1 day
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        What you can learn.
    
  
  
                        
What you can learn.
    Learn to develop strong characters and compelling situations for them 
      Get the inside scoop on how writers break in and stay in the television industry
      Identify what makes a series successful and commercially viable in today’s market
      Interact with leaders in the industry who want to share their advice and experience with you
        About This Course
Join a panel of current TV showrunners, writers, and producers as they reveal their journey to a writing career and to creating, scripting, and running the popular TV series and describe their paths to success. Topics include writing on staff vs. freelance, writing and rewriting in the room, network vs. cable vs. streaming series, and a concentration on career-building advice. You participate in direct conversation with these producer/writers throughout the session. Panelists (subject to availability) included: Bill Lawrence executive producer/writer (Shrinking, Bad Monkey, Ted Lasso, Cougar Town, Scrubs, Spin City); Steve Holland executive producer/writer (Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage, The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon); Britte Anchor co-executive producer/writer (Call Me Kat, Mom); Jim Krieg producer/writer (Scooby-Doo, Justice League, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network classics); and Nat Bernstein executive producer/writer (The Gregory Hines Show, Center of The Universe, Bringing Up Jack, Over The Top, Abby, Ally McBeal).
    Fall 2025 Schedule
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                  Saturday 10:00AM  - 1:00PM PT
              
    
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UCLA X Open
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Enrollment opens two weeks prior to the event. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
This course is held via video teleconference. As such, instructors use Zoom to offer a live class meeting at the designated time. Students must be present at the course meeting time to participate in the class.
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	                        Internet access required to retreive course materials.
                
  
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                    by SCHARLACH, ED
      
  
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              Sat Dec 6, 2025
              10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
              
                              UCLA X Open
UCLA X Open
            UCLA X Open
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