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What Is a Limited Series? Definition & Key Examples

Over the last decade, streaming has made the limited series the dominant prestige TV format, but most viewers cannot define what it actually is. A limited series is a self-contained, finite story told over a series of episodes that is designed to end within that single season. In this post, we’ll go more in depth on what is a limited series and how it differs from typical episodic TV shows. Using examples from acclaimed limited series, we’ll also touch on the fundamentals of writing for the limited series format. Continue reading What Is a Limited Series? Definition & Key Examples

What Is a Development Producer? Roles & Responsibilities

Development hell. It's a common phrase in Hollywood. A place in which no one wants to find themselves, but almost all filmmakers do. Maybe you've heard of it. Development hell describes a phase of pre-production, before the green light, where projects can languish for a very, very… very long time. Few ideas are lucky enough to make it out. That's why you may hear industry veterans say, "movies are miracles." The good, the bad, and the meh. If you're watching something, even if you hate it, it's a miracle it exists. Getting films and TV shows to the point where…