Spotlights feature conversations with high-profile film and television industry professionals who share helpful advice and insights on their career experiences and creative process. You do not need to have seen the work to participate.

Step inside the creative process of adapting a deeply personal podcast into compelling television with acclaimed writer-producer Kim Rosenstock (New Girl, Only Murders in the Building) in an exclusive conversation hosted by Sundance Collab.

With co-creator Liz Meriwether, Rosenstock transformed the raw, intimate podcast Dying for Sex into a powerful limited series for FX starring Michelle Williams that navigates the complex intersection of mortality, sexuality, and human connection. The original podcast chronicled Molly Kochan's journey of sexual exploration after her terminal cancer diagnosis, offering an unflinching examination of love, loss, and living fully in the face of death. Rosenstock and Meriwether’s adaptation captures both the humor and heartbreak of this extraordinary true story while expanding it for the screen.

In this behind-the-scenes discussion, Rosenstock will share her approach to adapting source material, balancing authenticity with dramatic storytelling, and translating intimate audio narratives into visual television. We'll explore her collaboration with Liz Meriwether, with the original creators, the challenges of adapting deeply personal real-life stories, and the specific writing choices that brought emotional resonance to this unconventional love story.

This conversation will provide valuable insights into the craft of adaptation and practical advice for writers looking to work in television. The session will conclude with a Q&A where Rosenstock will answer questions about her process and experience working across different formats.

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