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