CTPR 410 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Liberal Arts Education, Edward Zwick, Showrunner
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Notice the difference between a showrunner and a great writer: showrunner = producer, but not always. What studio: why is that a good studio, precedent is everything. What do networks specialize in: hbo, showtime --> subscriber based, fx, usa, tnt, amc --> going to get these networks with your basic cable passage, who makes good character dramas or procedurals, recognize their brand identity, e. g. A good pitch is your music: punctuate. Feel the room: cover the room, walk around the room, you can sit if you want. Demand the audience"s attention: make the listener feel like they want more from you. No audition or pitch is the be all or end all of your life and future: you want everyone to see your goal, be indespensible. Have a sense of humor and connection. Trying to move the audience in some way: liberal arts = study of the human experience. Bringing up an important concept or idea: make sure you pause.
