This course has helped me demystify and understand the showrunner role, giving me renewed confidence in both my industry experience and developed my knowledge about the behaviours, expectations, and responsibilities of a good showrunner.
Running the Show
A Jeff Melvoin Programme presented by John Yorke Story in association with MediaXchange.
Next course starts on 3 November 2025
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