
Writing
Jane Espenson
Born 1964-07-14 · Ames, Iowa, USA
Acting credits
6.4“Showrunners” is the first ever feature length documentary film to explore the fascinating world of US television showrunners and the creative forces aligned around them. These are the people responsible for creating, writing and overseeing every element of production on one of the United State’s biggest exports – television drama and comedy series. Often described as the most complex job in the entertainment business, a showrunner is the chief writer / producer on a TV series and, in most instances, the show’s creator. Battling daily between art and commerce, showrunners manage every aspect of a TV show’s development and production: creative, financial and logistical.
Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show
2014
NRA documentary special included on the special features of ABC's Once Upon a Time Season 7, with the cast and crew reminiscing in honor of the show's conclusion.
Once Upon a Time: And They Lived Happily Ever After
2018
6.0Making of explaining the ideas of the show and showcasing how different scenes where filmed.
Here's How It Was: The Making of 'Firefly'
2017
5.8Explores the concept of heroic women from the birth of the superhero in the 1940s to the TV and big screen action blockbusters of today. Heroic role models are important in childhood development, yet there are a dearth of these for girls. It provides a rare example of a female heroine who doesn't require rescue, determines her own missions, and possesses uniquely feminine values. Looks at how Wonder Woman's storyline changed over time while considering how women are rarely depicted as heroic, powerful, or world-changing
Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines
2012
Behind the camera
6.7When the initial Cylon attack against the Twelve Colonies fails to achieve complete extermination of human life as planned, twin Number Ones (Cavils) embedded on Galactica and Caprica must improvise to destroy the human survivors.
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
2009
7.1A loving mother becomes enraged after her daughter is cut from her alma mater's dance team.
Killing the Competition
2025
7.0The biopic chronicles Gaynor's rise to fame, from her humble beginnings to becoming one of the most iconic voices in music history. Dubbed America’s “Queen of Disco,” the movie will feature many of the songs that catapulted Gaynor to the top of the charts, including her legendary hit "I Will Survive," which became a cultural phenomenon and a powerful anthem of empowerment for millions worldwide. The biopic will also delve into the deeply personal challenges Gaynor faced, including overcoming her long and tumultuous marriage to her husband and manager.
Robin Roberts Presents: I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story
2025