Over the past several years, television series have boldly gambled (and won) on formats and genres that used to be the purview of the big screen. Learn the elements that create and sustain suspense, thrills and chills within the structural demands of episodic TV. These producers will discuss what works and doesn’t, as well as the important role played by fan community engagement sustained by social media.
SPEAKERS:
David Alpert
The Walking Dead, Hellbenders, St. John of Las Vegas; Partner, Circle of Confusion
Alex Cary
Homeland, legends, Lie to Me
Bryan Fuller
Hannibal, Wonderfalls, Pushing Daisies
Scott Stephens
True Detective, Deadwood, Enlightened
MODERATOR:
Christopher Keyser
Tyrant, Party of Five; President, Writers Guild of America, West
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The Producers Guild of America protects and promotes the interests of all members of the producing team in film, television and new media.
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The Producing Team consists of all those whose interdependency and support of each other are necessary for the creation of motion pictures and television programs.
Executive Producers
Producers
Co-Executive Producers
Supervising Producers
Senior Producers
Line Producers
Co-Producers
Associate Producers
Segment Producers
Field Producers
Story Producers
Production Managers
Visual Effects Producers, Supervisors, & Coordinators
Post-Production Supervisors & Managers
Production & Post-Production Coordinators