Jane Espenson

Writing

Jane Espenson

Born 1964-07-14 · Ames, Iowa, USA

Acting credits

Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show poster
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

Once Upon a Time: And They Lived Happily Ever After poster
NR

A 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

Here's How It Was: The Making of 'Firefly' poster
6.0

Making of explaining the ideas of the show and showcasing how different scenes where filmed.

Here's How It Was: The Making of 'Firefly'

2017

Wonder Women!: The Untold Story of American Superheroines poster
5.8

Explores 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

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