Inside the Writers Zoom with Abbott Elementary

For this session, we welcomed the writers room of ABC’s new mockumentary comedy, Abbott Elementary. Learn how the writers approach character development and their process for crafting funny yet nuanced stories around the teachers and students of a struggling Philadelphia elementary school.

Panelists:
Quinta Brunson - Creator, Executive Producer, Star
Brian Rubenstein - Co-Executive Producer
Jordan Temple - Producer
Brittani Nichols - Executive Story Editor
Joya McCrory - Staff Writer
Kate Peterman - Staff Writer
Justin Tan - Staff Writer
Moderated by Jenelle Riley. Filmed over Zoom on June 23, 2022.

Topic(s):

Writing in a Team, Writers Room, Women in Film, Lessons Learned, Current Trends

Genre(s):

Comedy

Channel(s):

Writers Guild Foundation