The Executive Hour With Television Director & Executive Producer Russell Fine

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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with Television Director and Executive Producer Russell Fine. Russell Fine is a Television Director & Executive Producer whose previous credits include "AMERICAN GODS" for AMC, "BULL", "QUANTICO", "SLEEP HOLLOW", and "THE WIRE". His latest series is "JIGSAW" for Netflix. Full Bio »

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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with Television Director and Executive Producer Russell Fine.

Russell Fine is a Television Director & Executive Producer whose previous credits include "AMERICAN GODS" for AMC, "BULL", "QUANTICO", "SLEEP HOLLOW", and "THE WIRE". His latest series is "JIGSAW" for Netflix.

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We're back in the Writers' Room for the Executive Hour Webcast with Television Director and Executive Producer Russell Fine.

Russell Fine is a Television Director & Executive Producer whose previous credits include "AMERICAN GODS" for AMC, "BULL", "QUANTICO", "SLEEP HOLLOW", and "THE WIRE". His latest series is "JIGSAW" for Netflix.

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Testimonials

"Thank you, Russell! This was amazing! And, thank you, Jason!" -Monica M.

"Thank you Russell for sharing your personal insights with us." -Cirame

"Thank you Russell - what a vast vessel of information you are. I’d love to have someone like you direct my story - dreaming about the future day that could happen. Thanks so much!" -Toni H.

"Thank you Russell for your time and your insights. Very much appreciated." -John M.

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