What happens when a former finance guy turns his brutal insider knowledge into a razor-sharp TV drama? Join the creator of Industry for an exclusive session on ambition, authenticity — and writing your first hit series from scratch.

Industry has made its mark with a raw and unflinching look at the brutal hierarchy of high finance — a world where loyalty is conditional, relationships are transactional, and emotional detachment is a survival skill. With its sharp dialogue and morally ambiguous characters, the series peels back the surface of ambition and power to expose what’s left when no one is watching — or caring.

Before stepping into the world of TV writing and creating Industry, Konrad Kay worked in finance. His journey from the world of numbers to the world of narratives is a fascinating one. In this session, he’ll reveal how his unique perspective allowed him to tell a story unlike any other — and how it helped him bring a sense of authenticity to the high-pressure world of Industry. But how do you craft a show from scratch when you’re coming in with little experience in the traditional TV landscape? Join us as Konrad Kay shares his journey from finance to television — and how he created a series that speaks to a new generation while offering a raw look into one of the world’s most competitive industries.

This session is supported by Film Greater Copenhagen.

At Copenhagen TV Festival you can experience Konrad Kay in this session. If you want to see both Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, you can experience them together at Copenhagen Masterclasses on August 27.