In "Navigating The TV Writer's Room - How to Succeed Creatively and Professionally," Megan will break down the essentials for young writers managing their first job, including
-Pitching ideas and navigating the creative process
-Dealing with showrunners and coworkers in a writers' room
-Bringing your best creative self to the table and collaborating effectively
-Managing life and finances outside the room while building a sustainable career
-Developing work habits to improve both in-room and solo writing
Megan will also host a Q&A session for students who want to dive deeper into the realities of writing for television.
Megan has written and produced three seasons of Greg Daniels’s Upload (Amazon), served as an on-set writer for Portlandia (IFC), and has worked on Broad City, The Soul Man, and Legends of Chamberlain Heights.
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What is Film Commons?
Film Commons is a workshop and speaker series designed to provide CalArts students with industry insights, practical skills, and career-building opportunities in film and moving image. Each session features professionals, alumni, and industry experts, covering topics such as:
-Distribution & Festival Programming
-Post-Production & Film Careers
-Freelancing & Legal Essentials
-Creative Leadership & Writing for TV/Film
Questions? Email Paul Kyle, Film Commons Coordinator at pkyle@calarts.edu
