In Focus With...POWER Showrunner Courtney A. Kemp

IFA Chicago

Join us for an intimate conversation with Emmy-nominated creator, showrunner, writer, and producer, Courtney A. Kemp.

Independent Film Alliance Chicago

Join us as we sit down with Emmy-nominated showrunner, Courtney A. Kemp, creator of the STARZ critically acclaimed gritty New York drama, POWER!ABOUT COURTNEY A. KEMPThe Hollywood Reporter named her one of the top 50 “Power Showrunners” seven years and counting. Variety listed her on their “Producers Impact Report” and “Variety 500” list for being a staple in the industry by making an impact on the respective television season. Ad Week named her “TV Creator of the Year” in 2021. In addition, Kemp was named one of “The 50 Most Influential Women in America” by Marie Claire Magazine, included as one of the female powerhouses on Elle Magazine’s “The Agenda,” and named one of Ebony Magazine’s “Power 100” honorees.During its 6-season stint on-air, Kemp continued to raise POWER&#x27;s notoriety as well as its viewership, making it the second-most-watched series on premium cable only after HBO’s Game of Thrones. Kemp then became the architect of the groundbreaking POWER Universe franchise by creating multiple spin-off series that will span over the coming years.EVENT FORMAT*6PM CDT - Doors open at*6:15 PM - Program starts*8 PM - Producers Meetup social with appetizers and beveragesWe will have a drawing for a FREE IFA membership! (Attendees who are present will be eligible to win.)Our In Focus With... program will be in person with Courtney attending virtually. COVID COMPLIANCE: Masks will be worn throughout the event, except while actively eating or drinking.ABOUT IN FOCUS WITH...This ongoing series is newly rebranded as In Focus with... (formerly known as Executive Talks). This event is free for IFA Chicago members. Members can log into our Member Portal and register for this event for free.

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In Focus With...POWER Showrunner Courtney A. Kemp

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