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SHOWRUNNER PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
SERIES NAME: Flashpoint Season 1
Note: for the purpose of this chart only, "showrunner" means head writer/producer
done by
showrunner (y,n)
essential, optional,
unnecessary
(2,1,0)
if no showrunner
who does this?
A. SECURE A DEVELOPMENT DEAL
1 Generate and develop idea for production N 1 Creator
2 Create a pitch document adapted to marketplace N 1 Creator
3 Make the sale N 1 Creator
B. WRITE A BIBLE AND PILOT TO SECURE PRODUCTION ORDER
4 Write Bible, articulate the vision of the world, create characters, story arcs, episode springboards N 1.5 Creator
5 Recommend key creative personnel N 1.5 Creator
6 Write the pilot N 1.5 Creator
7 Close the broadcast deal N 1.5 Creator
C. ASSEMBLE A WRITING TEAM
8 Assemble a writing team by evaluating talent and selecting team N 1.5 Creator
9 Secure approvals for writing team hires and close deals N 1.5 Creator
D. SUPERVISE SERIES PREPRODUCTION
10 Communicate vision Y 2
11 Collaborate on scheduling Y 2
12 Develop production budget Y 2
13 Build team and make optimal uses of all resources Y 2
14 Establish and manage a safe creative environment Y 2
E. RUN A WRITING ROOM
15 Write original scripts Y 2
16 Break stories & direct the research Y 2
17 Schedule delivery of script stages Y 2
18 Direct the writing and rewriting Y 2
19 Train writers Y 2
20 Deliver all production drafts (draft /blue/pink/yellow/subsequent)s Y 2
F. SUPERVISE EPISODIC PREPRODUCTION
21 Hold concept and tone meeting with Director Y 2
22 Collaborate to create a production schedule / board Y 2
23 Cast guest actors / stars Y 2
24 Approve key creative elements Y 2
25 Run production meetings Y 2
26 Run a read through Y 2
G. SUPERVISE PRODUCTION
27 Spend time on set and ensure series vision is maintained N 1.5 Producer
28 Ensure production is on time and on budget N 1.5 Producer
29 Evaluate dailies N 1.5 Producer
H. SUPERVISE POSTPRODUCTION
30 Deliver locked picture(s) and broadcast versions N 1.5 Producer
31 Complete all other visual and sound components / requirements N 1.5 Producer
I. ASSIST WITH DISTRIBUTION AND EXPLOITATION OF THE SERIES
32 Facilitate publicity campaign /Support creation of promos / trailers N 1
33 Create internet component N 1
34 Consult on licensing and merchandising N 1
35 Support creation of DVD / CD / downloads N 1