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Fox Writers Lab ft. Moira Griffin – Inside the TV Writing Programs (PT137)
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Jun 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Alex and Nick return to their "Inside the TV Writing Program" series – a deep dive into what goes on inside every major TV writing program from the decision makers themselves.
Our fifth part takes a look at the Fox Writers Lab, with Moira Griffin, who oversees the program as Executive Director of Production and Creative Labs for 21st Century Fox.
We discuss everything, from the latest update about the program and its application process, to what they focus on in scripts, loglines, and what comes after.
Content
About the Fox Writers Lab (00:43)
1 - The application process (06:41)
2 - The selection process (23:27)
3 - The program (31:10)
4 - After the program and final advice (41:33)
Links
Fox Writers Lab
Fox Directors Lab
Moira Griffin on Twitter
If you enjoyed this episode and others, please consider supporting us on Patreon at paperteam.co/patreon! :)
Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.
You can find Paper Team on Twitter:
Alex - @TVCalling
Nick - @_njwatson
For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Our fifth part takes a look at the Fox Writers Lab, with Moira Griffin, who oversees the program as Executive Director of Production and Creative Labs for 21st Century Fox.
We discuss everything, from the latest update about the program and its application process, to what they focus on in scripts, loglines, and what comes after.
Content
About the Fox Writers Lab (00:43)
1 - The application process (06:41)
2 - The selection process (23:27)
3 - The program (31:10)
4 - After the program and final advice (41:33)
Links
Fox Writers Lab
Fox Directors Lab
Moira Griffin on Twitter
If you enjoyed this episode and others, please consider supporting us on Patreon at paperteam.co/patreon! :)
Special thanks to Alex Switzky for helping us edit this episode.
You can find Paper Team on Twitter:
Alex - @TVCalling
Nick - @_njwatson
For any questions, comments or feedback, you can e-mail us: ask@paperteam.co
Released:
Jun 3, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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