The showrunner model has transformed the art of television, elevating the writer and their creative gaze in powerful ways. It’s no surprise that the rise of the female showrunner and “authorial” creative voice has also altered the production game in nothing short of revolutionary shifts and has opened the door to the next wave of female creators while liberating the path for creatives caught in an outdated production system. This isn’t a game of quotas, it is the time when ground-breaking, bold and creatively ambitious shows and their creators are in hot demand.

Join screenwriter Sarah Lambert, director Jane Manning and production executive Andrew Lambert as they share their views on  why global demand for shows with a singular authorial voice will grow rather than diminish, the need for projects led and driven by women and why Australia needs to raise the bar  to embrace these female creative-led models that match international best practice and audience appetite or risk getting left behind.

Session produced & moderated by Natalie Apostolou - C21 Media