All times PDT
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Virtual Doors Open 12:45 pm PDT
1:00 pm - 1:05 pm Welcome
- Cris Abrego, Chairman, Television Academy Foundation
- Jodi Delaney, Television Academy Foundation, Executive Director
1:05 pm -1:55 pm Script to Screen: Shrinking
Meet the creators, producers, and actors behind Shrinking (AppleTV+), which follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives… including his own. Learn about the show’s journey from concept to story to screen.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Peer-to-Peer Networking Break
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm A Conversation with Scott Evans
Emmy Award-nominated entertainment journalist Scott Evans has made his mark on the world connecting with Hollywood's elite through his authentic and engaging style as a host on Access Hollywood. In this session, learn about his career journey, how to bring authenticity to your creative endeavors, and how to prioritize the projects you're passionate about.
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Peer-to-Peer Networking Break
4:00 pm - 4:50 pm The Art of the Pitch Workshop
In this 50-minute workshop hosted by SeriesFest, the nation's premier episodic festival, industry experts will discuss the specifics of how to pitch your ideas to networks and streamers. Pitch experts Krista Gano (The Working Artist Group), Erich Smith (TCA), and Geneva Wasserman (The Story Lab) will go over the ins and outs, and dos-and-don'ts of pitching to potential buyers. Learning this important art will help to get your project made!
4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Closing Remarks
- Jodi Delaney, Television Academy Foundation, Executive Director
Wednesday, April 26,2023
Virtual Doors Open 12:45 pm PDT
1:00 pm - 1:05 pm Welcome
- Jodi Delaney, Television Academy Foundation, Executive Director
1:05 pm - 1:55 pm A Conversation with Justin Noble
Get a behind-the-scenes look into the creation of HBO Max's hit series The Sex Lives of College Girls in a conversation with Co-Creator, Executive Producer, and Showrunner Justin Noble. Hear about his career journey, inspirations for the show, and advice for the next generation of creative storytellers.
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Peer-to-Peer Networking Break
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm Script to Screen: Good Trouble
Meet the creative team behind Good Trouble (Freeform) which follows the 20-something residents of Los Angeles’ The Coterie. This season, the roommates will face their toughest obstacles yet as they’re confronted with evolving relationship challenges and new career opportunities. Through highs and lows, romance, and heartbreak, The Coterie crew will lean on each other while they navigate the next stage of adulthood. Learn about the show’s journey from concept to screen and get a sneak peek into what’s to come in Season 5.
Presented by Freeform
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Peer-to-Peer Networking Break
4:00 pm - 4:50 pm A Conversation with Tramell Tillman
Tramell Tillman, the breakout star of AppleTV+'s Severance sits down to talk about his career journey, finding success in the character of Seth Milchick, and shares his advice for students looking to make their mark on the entertainment industry.
4:50 pm - 5:00 pm Closing Remarks
- Jodi Delaney, Television Academy Foundation, Executive Director
updated 4.25.23
