Archive - SHOWRUNNER

The Art of The (Social) Pilot

How showrunners are selling narrative to a new market

Feb 18 • Rommel and Sahil

Turn Your Show Into a Ritual

The difference between content people find, content people watch, and content that brings them together.

Feb 10 • Sahil and Rommel

January 2026

There is a new class of filmmaker at Sundance

Everybody wants a slice of "show biz". Mileage varies.

Jan 29 • Rommel and Sahil

Mapping the new entertainment industry

Who's winning and losing in short form video.

Jan 23 • Sahil and Rommel

Welcome to SHOWRUNNER*.

A weekly newsletter about the shows replacing TV.

Jan 23 • Sahil

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