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Visionary Sessions - SHOWRUNNERS

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM (GMT)

United Kingdom,

Visionary Sessions - SHOWRUNNERS

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NORTHWEST VISION AND MEDIA
proudly presents the “Visionary Sessions”

 Title: ‘SHOWRUNNERS’

Description: This is the first in a series of inspiring sessions and master classes hosted by Northwest Vision and Media. In partnership with MediaXchange ‘SHOWRUNNERS’ will give drama and scripted comedy producers a firsthand insight into the world of drama television production in the United States. Jim Parriott, is a Showrunner (executive producer /writer) of many hit dramas including Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy and Threat Matrix, and will describe the responsibilities of the Showrunner in creating, developing and maintaining a long running television drama series. The discussion will then be open to Q&A from the participants.

Date: Tuesday 7th July

Time: Registration is at 10.30am
Session will be held between 11.00am and 1pm

Where: Revolution Bar, 90-94 Oxford Road, Manchester M1 5WH

Lunch – 1pm and 2pm – a great opportunity to chat with other attendees over a light lunch

Who:  Jim Parriott has served as an Executive Producer on many hit dramas including guiding the premiere seasons of Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy and Threat Matrix. Shows which he created, as well as serving as Executive Producer, include Voyagers!, Misfits of Science, Forever Knight, Educating Matt Waters, and The American Embassy shot in London. His latest two groundbreaking projects include Executive Producer on “Sons of Anarchy”: an adrenalized drama with darkly comedic undertones for the FX Network; and “Defying Gravity”:  inspired by the BBC drama-documentary series Space Odyssey: Voyage to the Planets, and being co-produced by the BBC, Fox Television Studios and Omni Film Productions, in association with Canadian broadcasters CTV Television Network and SPACE, and German broadcaster ProSieben. Parriott’s awards include the Writers Guild of America TV Award (2006 & 2007), and the Producers Guild of America Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic series (2007).

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. To avoid disappointment RSVP today

When & Where



Revolution Bar
90-94 Oxford Road,
Manchester
United Kingdom, M1 5WH

Tuesday, July 7, 2009 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM (GMT)


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Vision+Media works on behalf of the creative and digital industries in the Northwest to grow a world-class creative and digital economy within the region. We provide strategic leadership, help to build businesses, develop skills and talent, encourage and invest in production and inspire audiences. Find out more at www.visionandmedia.co.uk