Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show

"Their Vision Is Television"

2014 1h 28m EN

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Documentary

Synopsis

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“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.

“Their Vision Is Television”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Des Doyle
Writers: Des Doyle
Languages: English
Countries: Ireland, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Ireland, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor John Murphy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams and Steven S. DeKnight carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Their Vision Is Television".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1942971 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Des Doyle directs. John Murphy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Ireland, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 12 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Ireland, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor John Murphy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Joss Whedon and J.J. Abrams and Steven S. DeKnight carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Their Vision Is Television".
8IMDB entry: tt1942971 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 49 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing: John Murphy
Runtime: 88 min · 1h 28m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014)

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BL
Black Sheep Films
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Key crew

EditorJohn Murphy

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production

Release history · US

When it landed

Theatrical2014-10-31

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Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV ShowUS

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