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SYFY · Universal · Lionsgate
ASCENSION
Creator · Writer · Executive Producer · Showrunner
Creator · Writer · Executive Producer · Showrunner
PHILIP
LEVENS
Bringing original stories to life—from the first idea through the realities of the television industry.
Explore selected work ↘LOS ANGELES · NAPLES
01 / PROFILE
A career spent turning original ideas into stories that survive the system—and reach the screen.
20+pilots sold to major networks
30years developing television
01original limited series created
02 / SELECTED WORK
Series · Pilots · Film
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The WB / CW
SMALLVILLE
Writer · Producer
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UPN · Paramount
SOUTH BEACH
Showrunner · Writer · Executive Producer
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NBC · Universal
KNIGHT RIDER
Writer · Executive Producer
03 / ABOUT
Ideas with scale.
Stories with consequence.
Philip Levens is a television writer, producer and showrunner. He created and ran the Syfy limited series Ascension for Universal and Lionsgate, executive producing alongside Jason Blum.
Across his career, Philip has sold more than twenty pilots and developed projects with Sony, Warner Bros., Universal, Disney, Lionsgate, Marvel and Imagine. His series credits include Smallville, South Beach, Wolf Lake, Night Visions and Knight Rider.
View full credits on IMDb ↗04 / IN CONVERSATION
Selected interviews
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Ego Was Here · 2025
Bringing Stories to Life
Storytelling, showrunning, persistence, and the balance between art and industry.Moody College · MIC
A Career in Television
Philip reflects on his path through science fiction, writing, producing, and development.The Unstuck Creative · Austin Film Festival
Philip Levens & Carolyn Stotesbery-Levens
A conversation about collaboration, creative careers, and developing work together.05 / CONTACT