What is a Showrunner and What EXACTLY Do They Do?

Showrunner
Being a showrunner is one of the most unique and important jobs in contemporary television. The position is a combination of creativity, consistency and managerial responsibility. They’re the behind-the-scenes masters and the ones that make everything happen. But what exactly does the showrunner’s job entail? We take a look… Table of ContentsWhat is a Showrunner?What are a Showrunner’s Responsibilities?Showrunners vs Producers vs DirectorsHow Do You Become a Showrunner?1. Writing2. Writers’ Room3. Some Production ExperienceExamples of Famous ShowrunnersIn Summary What is

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Rue From Euphoria – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 17

Rue From Euphoria
Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Rue from Euphoria. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Rue From Euphoria?What Makes Rue From Euphoria an Original Character?Rue From Euphoria: A Multi-Dimensional CharacterSeason OneSeason TwoFirst-Person Narration Mise-en-scèneRue Bennett’s RelationshipsJules Vaughn and Rue BennettGia Bennett and Rue BennettLexi Howard and Rue BennettFezco “Fez” and Rue BennettRue From Euphoria: A Reflection

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How Do You Write BRILLIANT and ALTERNATIVE Teen Drama?

Stranger Things - Teen Drama
Teen drama is one of the most enduring genres to have graced TV screens since its inception. We’ve all been teenagers at some point. And the heartbreak, emotions, journeys, discoveries, and drama that comes with being a teenager typically makes for highly engaging stories. As a screenwriter, you may be thinking that a teen drama is a perfect way to capture audiences. But how do you write teen drama? Moreover, how do you write teen drama that is alternative or

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What Does a Story Editor Do? The ESSENTIAL Breakdown

Adaptation - Story Editor
A lot of work goes on behind the scenes of all your favorite movies and TV shows. From designing sets and creating costumes, bringing what is on the page to life is a complicated process. Still, it all starts with words on the page that have been put there by talented writers. And those talented writers will often be aided in the process by a story editor. This role plays an important part in bringing a script to life. A

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