The term Showrunner was first popularized by David Chase, Creator and Showrunner from The Sopranos television series in 1999.
In Indonesia, the term showrunner is often referred to as executive producer or event maker.
The task of a showrunner includes writing manuscripts, directing the production crew, choosing cast, arranges production schedules, and making creative decisions related to the contents of the event.
One of the famous Indonesian Showrunner is Rapi Films, a film production company that has produced more than 200 film titles since it was founded in 1972.
Some successful Indonesian television series such as the soap opera Si Doel Schoolgirl and Anak Langit are also known to have a reliable showrunner.
Many Indonesian Showrunner originating from the background of screenwriters, such as Joko Anwar who was successful with the horror film of Devils and HBO Asia Grisse.
There are several film and television festivals in Indonesia, such as the Indonesian Film Festival and the Indonesian Australian Cinema Festival, which has an award category for the best showrunner.
A showrunner must be clever in managing the production budget so that the event produced can meet the expectations of the audience and get sufficient profits.
Showrunner must also have the ability to establish relationships with related parties, such as television stations, sponsors, and government, to ensure the smooth production.
In the digital age, Showrunner must also be good at utilizing social media and streaming platforms to promote the events they produce.