The Executive Hour with Todd Slavkin (Showrunner, SHADOWHUNTERS, THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY)
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Todd Slavkin is a showrunner/writer/director with over 35 years of experience in both film and television. Working with his oldest friend and writing/producing partner Darren Swimmer, Todd has working in all different kinds of genres and has been involved with many popular television shows, including SMALLVILLE, SHADOWHUNTERS and most recently THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY, for which he was nominated for two Emmys; Best Writing for a Children and Family series, and Best Children and Family series. He has written pilots for ABC, NBC, FOX and The CW, where he developed and was the showrunner of MELROSE PLACE 2.0. Other television credits include NO ORDINARY FAMILY, ALPHAS, DEFIANCE, DOMINION and GUILT. He began his career in features, penning DARK REFLECTION and CONTROL, starring Ray Liotta, Willem Dafoe and Michelle Rodriguez. Full Bio »
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