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From Fact to Fiction: Turning a True Story into a Series
Season 13
Episode 11
The demand for entertainment based on true stories has skyrocketed in recent years and is now one of the most popular genres in the television industry. Join this group of TV writers and producers who have found their niche in true-story storytelling. They’ll share advice on the delicate process of adapting a real-life story into scripted TV.
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Wiseman co-developed the hit comedy Ghosts, based on the British series of the same name.
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Join us for an in-depth conversation with entertainment extraordinaire Stephen Merchant.
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Lisa Joy discusses creating the Westworld television series.
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Elgin James discusses his inspiration when creating today’s hit television shows.
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Glen Mazzara discusses showrunning in the TV industry through The Walking Dead and Damien.
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Channing Godfrey Peoples discusses her feature directorial debut of "Miss Juneteenth."
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Stephen Karam discusses his directorial debut and anticipated adaptation of The Humans.
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Michael Sarnoski discusses writing and his directorial debut for Pig.
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Eric Roth discusses writing "Forrest Gump," "Dune" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
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Stephanie Allain discusses producing Boyz N the Hood, Poetic Justice, and Hustle & Flow.
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Derek Kolstad discusses the creation of the John Wick franchise and Nobody.
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Craig Brewer discusses his films "Hustle & Flow" and "The Poor & Hungry."