The Pitch Tank Webcast with Special Guest Leila Cohan of Netflix's "BRIDGERTON"
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We're diving into the Writers' Room Pitch Tank with special guest, Leila Cohan of Netflix's "BRIDGERTON".Leila Cohan was a writer on Season One "BRIDGERTON" and is now writing on a new Netflix series! Leila Cohan is an Emmy-nominated television and feature writer, currently serving as Co-Executive Producer on Netflix’s THE PERFECT COUPLE. Previously, she’s written for SPECIAL (WB/Netflix), BRIDGERTON (Shondaland/Netflix), THE FIRST WIVES CLUB (Paramount/BET Plus), SANTA CLARITA DIET (Netflix), TELENOVELA (NBC), and AWKWARD (MTV) Full Bio »
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We're diving into the Writers' Room Pitch Tank with special guest, Leila Cohan of Netflix's "BRIDGERTON".
Leila Cohan was a writer on Season One "BRIDGERTON" and is now writing on a new Netflix series!
Leila Cohan is an Emmy-nominated television and feature writer, currently serving as Co-Executive Producer on Netflix’s THE PERFECT COUPLE. Previously, she’s written for SPECIAL (WB/Netflix), BRIDGERTON (Shondaland/Netflix), THE FIRST WIVES CLUB (Paramount/BET Plus), SANTA CLARITA DIET (Netflix), TELENOVELA (NBC), and AWKWARD (MTV)
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Testimonials
"What great notes for all the pitchers. Thank you, Leila. This helps my pitch even though I didn't pitch to you today." -Jill H.
"Want to thank you all! First pitch down and I'm glad it was in front of such a supportive group.. Thanks so much to Leila and Jason. I'm excited to take advantage of Studio 32!" -Pam T.
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