Cilla Jackert: Policing the Screen, AI in TV & Swedish Storytelling

Cilla Jackert: Policing the Screen, AI in TV & Swedish Storytelling

🎧 Episode Overview:

In this episode of Television Times, Steve Otis Gunn engages in a thoughtful conversation with acclaimed Swedish screenwriter Cilla Jackert, best known for her work on the hit series Tunna blå linjen (Thin Blue Line). They delve into various subjects, including:

• Portraying Police in Modern Media: Exploring the challenges and responsibilities of depicting law enforcement on screen.
• The Cost of Cheap Labour: A discussion on how economic factors influence storytelling and character development.
• Artificial Intelligence in TV Production: Debating the potential benefits and ethical considerations of AI in the creative process.
• Digital Parenting: Reflecting on the implications of using technology to monitor children's activities.
• Early Writing Influences: Cilla's journey into screenwriting, sparked by an old typewriter and classic cinema.

This episode will appeal to fans of international television, screenwriting enthusiasts, and listeners interested in the intersection of technology, society, and storytelling.

🧑‍🎤 About Cilla Jackert:

Cilla Jackert is an award-winning Swedish screenwriter and novelist, best known for the acclaimed series Tunna blå linjen (Thin Blue Line). Her writing is deeply rooted in social realism, often tackling complex societal themes with empathy, nuance, and a sharp eye for human behavior. With a career spanning television, film, and literature, Cilla has become a vital voice in Nordic storytelling.

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Podcast: Television Times with Steve Otis Gunn

Host: Steve Otis Gunn

Guest: Cilla Jackert

Duration: 55 minutes

Release Date: November 15, 2023

Season: 1, Episode 29

All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn

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