How to Break Into Episodic Television

This two-hour online seminar will break down the process of hiring in the competitive industry of episodic television. 

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Next course session: Saturday, April 1 at 10A PST / 1P EST

Length: 2 hours

Format: Zoom Meeting

Cost: $200

Register for the course here.
 

In this session, participants will learn:

• The structure of today's episodic television landscape

• The hiring practices for guest directors for television

• The proven pathways directors to "break in" to episodic directing

• A breakdown of the power players at the studio and networks

• About hierarchy & the power holders on a show from Executive Producers to Showrunner

• Research and preparation for industry meetings called "generals"

• What questions a director may be asked in a directing / show meeting

• How to build your brand and online presence

• What makes compelling works samples

• Specifications and industry preferences for reels

• How to curate life stories to curate elevator pitches and intros for meetings

• Best practices for networking and building relationships

• Learn about the Directors Guild of America (DGA) creative rights & benefits

• How to determine when it's the best time for a director to go DGA

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To enroll in this course, please fill out THIS FORM.

For more information, please email thepeoplesfilmschool@gmail.com