Last year blackfilm.com spoke exclusively to Prentice Penny, on the idea that sparked five years ago, when HBO‘s Insecure broke ground as a critically-acclaimed millennial series with an authentic point of view that elevated the representation of young black intelligent and entrepreneurial modern women on HBO. And we quickly fell in love. Sundance is inviting audience members to go behind the scenes during the final season of production for a lively and informative conversation with writer, director, executive producer and showrunner Prentice Penny. Join Insecure Showrunner Prentice Penny’s Webinar
He will demystify the role of the showrunner, what happens inside the writers’ room, and give invaluable advice on how to develop a TV series. Join Insecure Showrunner Prentice Penny’s Webinar
Then, he’ll dissect the Season 4 finale cliffhanger – exploring the artistic process, challenges and creative decisions used to execute this explosive sequence. This conversation will take you inside the world of one of television’s most beloved series and into the mindset of a visionary behind it.
This event is presented by In The Cut, a Sundance Collab that works with industry professionals to create inclusive learning spaces. In the Cut was established to help bridge the knowledge gap and spread information for the Black community and other groups who have been historically shut out by traditional Hollywood “gatekeepers.”
Through research, experience, and network, ITC has created a space to learn from real, industry professionals and receive actionable, thoughtful advice on how to advance your career. Register here:
After four glorious and turbulent and ole-so awkward seasons on HBO, Insecure will come to its conclusion with the upcoming fifth season.
“Prentice and I are so grateful that HBO believed in our show from the beginning and kept faith in us to see our vision through the end,” co-creator and star Issa Rae told Deadline. Penny has kept busy teaming with Netflix for his feature directorial debut film, Uncorked. Written and directed by Prentice Penny, it starred Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance, Niecy Nash, Matt McGorry, Sasha Compère, Gil Ozeri, Kelly Jenrette, Bernard David Jones, Melisia Lomax and Meera Rohit Kumbhani. Next, Penny has partnered with Chernin Entertainment on an untitled holiday film, which is based on an original concept from himself, his wife Tasha Penny, and Insecure co-executive producer Phil Augusta Jackson.
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