The Writers Panel
Anna Fishko (Orphan Black: Echoes)
Jul 16, 2024
Anna Fishko, creator and showrunner of Orphan Black: Echoes, talks about showrunning as a collaborative effort, hiring trusted individuals, her unique writing strength, the series' evolution, challenges faced during pitching, delays due to changes and COVID-19, connecting new and original shows, time management, decision-making, writer hiring processes, avoiding burnout, personal experiences in creating a show for FX, and current TV favorites.
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Quick takeaways
- Showrunning is akin to a three-person job handling various aspects simultaneously.
- Incorporating new characters and intertwining storylines is crucial for creating a fresh yet connected narrative.
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Showrunner Journey on Orphan Black Echoes
Anna Fischko, the showrunner of Orphan Black Echoes, reflects on her showrunning journey and the challenges she faced. Despite the preparation and mentorship she received, showrunning proved to be more intense than expected, akin to the surprise of parenthood. Managing writing, story development, production, and post simultaneously felt like a three-person job, highlighting the complexity and demands of the role.
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