Masterclass with Carole Kirschner, Director of the WGA Showrunner Training Program

Carole Kirschner is a senior level creative executive, creator of the CBS Diversity Writers Program, Director of the WGA Showrunner Training Program, published author, and Entertainment Career Coach. Starting as a stand-up comic, Carole got hired by CBS Comedy. Then she worked as Vice President of Steven Spielberg’s first Amblin Television. During that time, she heard more than 3,000 pitches, bought hundreds of scripts, and was involved in developing dozens of television series. Carole also published a book "Hollywood Game Plan: How to Land a Job in Film, TV and Digital Entertainment" revealing the “inside,” unwritten truth about what it takes to succeed in this business, which has been enthusiastically received and is used in many colleges and universities across the country. Carole kindly joined PaFIA's mission of helping aspiring actors and filmmakers turn their dreams into full-time jobs. To learn more about Carole: https://www.carolekirschner.com Session is moderated by the Vice-Chair of PA Film Industry Association Maria Shamkalian.