The Showrunner Show

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Showrunners/Directors/Producers/Writers/brothers duo - John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle and their long-time collaborator, writer/producer/actor Stacy Chbosky (who is also John's wife) explore the different aspects of television showrunning for anyone who works in TV, who wants to work in TV, or just wants to know how it's all put together.

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February 14, 2024Episode 3742 min

Writing for Animated TV with Derek Dressler

John and Stacy discuss the aspects of writing for an animated show with Derek Dressler. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YMosOY-O2o8 For more on showrunning, visit www.theshowrunnershow.com More about Derek: https://twitter.com/DeekiDeke https://www.instagram.com/deekideke/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/deekideke/ Derek Dressler, who writes under the name Deeki Deek. Deek has tons of experience working in animated TV and movies. Most recently, he was the head writer for a gorgeous Netflix series called "The Cuphead Show," and he won a Primetime Emmy for season 1 of "Mickey Mouse" on Disney. Deek has also written for live TV and film, and we will for sure be asking him about his experience writing for the infamous indie film producers, Troma.

February 7, 2024Episode 3642 min

Best Director/Showrunner/Cinematographer Practices

Todd McMullen discusses "Best Practices" for the director/showrunner/cinematographer relationship with John, Drew, and Stacy. Todd McMullen, is an accomplished cinematographer known for his exceptional visual storytelling skills. With a brilliant eye for capturing emotion and atmosphere, he has brought a visual sparkle to television, movies and documentaries including the series Friday Night Lights, Waco, the Leftovers, The Newsroom and many others. For more, visit www.theshowrunnershow.com.

January 31, 2024Episode 3534 min

Shooting a Cinematic Show on a TV Budget

Cinematographer Todd McMullen joins Drew, John, and Stacy to discuss how to make a show look great at any budget. Todd McMullen, is an accomplished cinematographer known for his exceptional visual storytelling skills. With a brilliant eye for capturing emotion and atmosphere, he has brought a visual sparkle to television, movies and documentaries including the series Friday Night Lights, Waco, the Leftovers, The Newsroom and many others. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U-yqwqoOFIw Visit www.theshowrunnershow.com for more!

January 24, 2024Episode 3433 min

PITCH SERIES: 5 Pitch Potholes to Avoid

It's Opposite Day here on The Showrunner Show as John and Stacy take last week's topic and flip it on its head. (Spoiler: There's actually seven potholes to avoid in this episode.) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YYngHukXBAM For more, visit www.theshowrunnershow.com.

January 17, 2024Episode 331 hr 1 min

PITCH SERIES: 5 Ways to Make Your Pitch More Sellable

John and Stacy cover ways to make your pitch more sellable in this installement of the pitch series. To watch this episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/2eKrxme6Lsw For more showrunning goodness, visit www.theshowrunnershow.com.

January 3, 2024Episode 3250 min

PITCH SERIES: 7 Questions to Answer in Your Pitch

You want to sell your show. The people you're selling to will have some very specific questions in mind that, if you can speak to, will up your chance of a sale tremendously. Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/theshowrunnershow For more showrunning, visit www.theshowrunnershow.com.

December 27, 2023Episode 3152 min

PITCH SERIES: What to expect from your first pitch

This week we're talking about what to expect in your first pitch. The pitch process is one of the most important parts of the process of getting a TV show made. We wanted to do a kind of "pitch series" talking through all the ins and outs of the process. Follow us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@theshowrunnershow www.theshowrunnershow.com

December 20, 2023Episode 3038 min

The Pilot Director/Showrunner Relationship with Phillip Noyce

Phillip Noyce is back to discuss the dynamics between the showrunner and the pilot director with John, Drew, and Stacy. Phillip Noyce is an Australian film and television director known for a whole bunch of classic movies, from Dead Calm to Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, Rabbit-Proof Fence, The Quiet American, Salt, The Giver, and so many more. He directed the TV pilots for series like What/If, Revenge, and The Resident. He can do action, he can do political thrillers, drama, he can do suspense. He can do it all. A true director's director. For more showrunning goodness, visit www.theshowrunnershow.com. Also, follow us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@theshowrunnershow

December 13, 2023Episode 2951 min

The Role of the Pilot Director with Phillip Noyce

Phillip Noyce joins John, Drew, and Stacy to talk about the role of the pilot director, and how it's different from the role of an episodic director. Phillip Noyce is an Australian film and television director known for a whole bunch of classic movies, from Dead Calm to Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, Rabbit-Proof Fence, The Quiet American, Salt, The Giver, and so many more. He directed the TV pilots for series like What/If, Revenge, and The Resident. He can do action, he can do political thrillers, drama, he can do suspense. He can do it all. A true director's director. For more showrunning tips and interviews, visit www.theshowrunnershow.com.

December 6, 2023Episode 2847 min

What Makes a Great Showrunning Partner with Ken Segna

From a studio's perspective, what makes a great showrunning partner? This week, we got answers from returning guest Ken Segna. Ken Segna was most recently the head of TV Development at MRC, working on shows like The Girlfriend Experience and American Gods. For more showrunning tips and stories, visit www.theshowrunnershow.com.