The use of cinematic story-telling in a long running series format changed American television forever setting the template for streaming platforms. Matthew Weiner, writer and executive producer of The Sopranos and the creator of Mad Men and Varun Grover, writer of Netflix series Sacred Games, discuss what goes into the creation of a successful long-running series.
Matthew Weiner is a nine-time Emmy Award winner and storyteller in television, film and literature. His credits include two of television’s most successful and critically lauded shows: Mad Men and The Sopranos, and most recently, the original contemporary anthology series The Romanoffs.
More InfoVarun Grover is a screenwriter, lyricist and stand-up comedian based in Mumbai.
More InfoGayatri Rangachari Shah is a Mumbai based journalist, columnist and author, with a focus on women and women’s issues. Her writing has appeared in both national and international publications.
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