Photo: SeriesFest Season 8 Denver, Colorado. It’s home to the Broncos and the weirdest damn airport I’ve been in thus far. More than that, though, Denver also has a rich arts culture and also happens to be the first place I rode one of those rentable electric scooter thingies you see laying all over cities now. Part of that arts culture includes the non-profit SeriesFest organization, which also calls the city home. SeriesFest was founded by Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook eight years ago in 2015. For each of those eight years, they have held annual festivals, dubbed “seasons,” which offer creators and independent artists an opportunity to showcase their work. However, rather than be yet another film festival and sit around with our noses up in the air, snobbishly downplaying television’s potential, efficacy, and importance, SeriesFest showcases episodic content. Related Video: Full Commentary on 'Top Gun: Maverick': Tom Cruise,...
- 6/15/2022
- by Connor Garvin
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Exclusive: Episodic festival SeriesFest is looking to further boost diversity and equity within its own space with Inclusion Initiative: From Start to Screen.
The Inclusion Initiative, which is presented by Royal Bank of Canada, seeks to serve creators and future executives applying to programs at the annual fest and during SeriesFests’ year-round movements. Programs and the year-round initiatives will begin with submissions for SeriesFestSeason 8, which will run from May 5 to May 11, 2022.
Year-round engagement for 2022 will include three emerging artist programs: ‘The Women Directing Mentorship in partnership with Shondaland, The Pitch-a-thon, and The Level Forward Impact Award.
Individuals and companies interested in participating in the year-round efforts must complete a waiver that details their on-set inclusivity and artistic intentions to support more diversity. Those selected will have access to professional development opportunities including pitch sessions, workshops, screenings, panels, special access, and curated creator benefits such as cash awards or mentorships.
“Since its creation,...
The Inclusion Initiative, which is presented by Royal Bank of Canada, seeks to serve creators and future executives applying to programs at the annual fest and during SeriesFests’ year-round movements. Programs and the year-round initiatives will begin with submissions for SeriesFestSeason 8, which will run from May 5 to May 11, 2022.
Year-round engagement for 2022 will include three emerging artist programs: ‘The Women Directing Mentorship in partnership with Shondaland, The Pitch-a-thon, and The Level Forward Impact Award.
Individuals and companies interested in participating in the year-round efforts must complete a waiver that details their on-set inclusivity and artistic intentions to support more diversity. Those selected will have access to professional development opportunities including pitch sessions, workshops, screenings, panels, special access, and curated creator benefits such as cash awards or mentorships.
“Since its creation,...
- 11/18/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
The lineup is set for Season 7 of SeriesFest, a virtual festival dedicated to supporting the art of episodic storytelling and championing emerging voices. Running 18 days from June 24-July 11, this year’s theme is “What’s Next?” Watch a promo above and check out the full lineup here.
The event will kick off with an opening-night screening of Peacock’s docuseries Epstein’s Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell, a complicated story of power, sex and money that focuses on the late Jeffrey Epstein’s right-hand woman. It will be followed by discussion with the director and executive producers from production company Blue Ant Studios.
The programming slate of special events, premieres and panels also Includes talent and execs from Peacock’s Dr. Death, the CW’s The Republic of Sarah, Amazon Prime’s The Underground Railroad, Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, AMC’s The Beast Must Die, FX’s Dave,...
The event will kick off with an opening-night screening of Peacock’s docuseries Epstein’s Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell, a complicated story of power, sex and money that focuses on the late Jeffrey Epstein’s right-hand woman. It will be followed by discussion with the director and executive producers from production company Blue Ant Studios.
The programming slate of special events, premieres and panels also Includes talent and execs from Peacock’s Dr. Death, the CW’s The Republic of Sarah, Amazon Prime’s The Underground Railroad, Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, AMC’s The Beast Must Die, FX’s Dave,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Denver-based TV festival SeriesFest is once again going virtual this year, unveiling a lineup of events that include the world premiere of Peacock’s docuseries “Epstein’s Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell,” as well as conversations with guests including actors Jennifer Garner and Mark Duplass, and YouTube chief business officer Robert Kyncl, and panels dissecting “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” and much more.
The seventh year of the event, dubbed “SeriesFest: Season 7,” takes place from June 24 to July 11 and revolves around the theme “What’s Next?” and includes several panels and screenings that dive into the future of programming.
Also, as part of the festival, actor Ann Dowd will receive the inaugural “SeriesFest Impact in Television Award,” which SeriesFest describes as “recognizing trailblazers who have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance in television.”
“This past year left an indelible imprint on our narratives,” co-founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook...
The seventh year of the event, dubbed “SeriesFest: Season 7,” takes place from June 24 to July 11 and revolves around the theme “What’s Next?” and includes several panels and screenings that dive into the future of programming.
Also, as part of the festival, actor Ann Dowd will receive the inaugural “SeriesFest Impact in Television Award,” which SeriesFest describes as “recognizing trailblazers who have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance in television.”
“This past year left an indelible imprint on our narratives,” co-founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook...
- 6/10/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max’s “Generation” will return with new episodes starting June 17.
Rounding out Part 2 of Season 1, the series will launch three episodes on June 17, two on June 24 and two on July 1, with the finale premiering on July 8.
The half-hour dramedy series follows a diverse group of high school students exploring themselves and their sexuality in a conservative community.
The ensemble cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Chase Sui Wonders, Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton, with recurring guest stars J. August Richards, Mary Birdsong, Alicia Coppola, Patricia De Leon, Diego Josef, Anthony Kevyan, Sydney Mae Diaz, John Ross Bowie, Marwan Salama, Marisela Zumbado and Sam Trammell.
“Generation” is created by Zelda Barnz and Daniel Barnz, who executive produce with Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions, Lena Dunham for Good Thing Going Productions, Sharr White and John Melfi. Sono Patel co-executive produces,...
Rounding out Part 2 of Season 1, the series will launch three episodes on June 17, two on June 24 and two on July 1, with the finale premiering on July 8.
The half-hour dramedy series follows a diverse group of high school students exploring themselves and their sexuality in a conservative community.
The ensemble cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Chase Sui Wonders, Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton, with recurring guest stars J. August Richards, Mary Birdsong, Alicia Coppola, Patricia De Leon, Diego Josef, Anthony Kevyan, Sydney Mae Diaz, John Ross Bowie, Marwan Salama, Marisela Zumbado and Sam Trammell.
“Generation” is created by Zelda Barnz and Daniel Barnz, who executive produce with Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions, Lena Dunham for Good Thing Going Productions, Sharr White and John Melfi. Sono Patel co-executive produces,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: SeriesFest and Shondaland have reunited to highlight a new generation of directors with the return of the Women Directing Mentorship competition.
First launched in 2018, the Women Directing Mentorship is a competition designed to discover aspiring female directors with a unique voice and provide them a launchpad for their career. The mentorship supplies the selected director with an opportunity to shadow an episodic director on a Shondaland-produced series. The winner will also receive a $5,000 stipend to use during the duration of their membership.
Rachel Myers, the recipient of the inaugural mentorship shadowed director Tessa Blake on Episode 306, “Ice Ice Baby” of the Shondaland series, Station 19. Season two winner, Tamika Miller will be on-set once pandemic restrictions are lifted. Submissions to enter are open now until September 14, 2021 via http://www.seriesfest.com . The recipient will be announced in December 2021.
“We are thrilled to continue these initiatives with the support of our incredible partners and mentors.
First launched in 2018, the Women Directing Mentorship is a competition designed to discover aspiring female directors with a unique voice and provide them a launchpad for their career. The mentorship supplies the selected director with an opportunity to shadow an episodic director on a Shondaland-produced series. The winner will also receive a $5,000 stipend to use during the duration of their membership.
Rachel Myers, the recipient of the inaugural mentorship shadowed director Tessa Blake on Episode 306, “Ice Ice Baby” of the Shondaland series, Station 19. Season two winner, Tamika Miller will be on-set once pandemic restrictions are lifted. Submissions to enter are open now until September 14, 2021 via http://www.seriesfest.com . The recipient will be announced in December 2021.
“We are thrilled to continue these initiatives with the support of our incredible partners and mentors.
- 5/12/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Propagate Content is joining with SeriesFest to help identify new voices in television.
The media company headed by Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens will sponsor the festival’s Storytellers Initiative for 2021. The annual SeriesFest, set for June 2021 in Denver, is accepting applications for the program now.
“Discovering new voices has always been central to SeriesFest, and Storytellers has been a vital part of our programming since the organization’s founding,” said SeriesFest co-founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook. “Partnering with Propagate will bring these stories to audiences beyond the traditional opportunities that SeriesFest can ...
The media company headed by Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens will sponsor the festival’s Storytellers Initiative for 2021. The annual SeriesFest, set for June 2021 in Denver, is accepting applications for the program now.
“Discovering new voices has always been central to SeriesFest, and Storytellers has been a vital part of our programming since the organization’s founding,” said SeriesFest co-founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook. “Partnering with Propagate will bring these stories to audiences beyond the traditional opportunities that SeriesFest can ...
- 11/13/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Propagate Content is joining with SeriesFest to help identify new voices in television.
The media company headed by Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens will sponsor the festival’s Storytellers Initiative for 2021. The annual SeriesFest, set for June 2021 in Denver, is accepting applications for the program now.
“Discovering new voices has always been central to SeriesFest, and Storytellers has been a vital part of our programming since the organization’s founding,” said SeriesFest co-founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook. “Partnering with Propagate will bring these stories to audiences beyond the traditional opportunities that SeriesFest can ...
The media company headed by Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens will sponsor the festival’s Storytellers Initiative for 2021. The annual SeriesFest, set for June 2021 in Denver, is accepting applications for the program now.
“Discovering new voices has always been central to SeriesFest, and Storytellers has been a vital part of our programming since the organization’s founding,” said SeriesFest co-founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook. “Partnering with Propagate will bring these stories to audiences beyond the traditional opportunities that SeriesFest can ...
- 11/13/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It was announced a few weeks ago that SeriesFest, a weeklong event celebrating episodic storytelling, would be going completely virtual this year. Now, they’re rolling out more of their slate as the June 18 start date draws near.
The big news is the Starz drama “P-Valley,” based on Katori Hall’s play about a Mississippi strip club, will debut its first episode during SeriesFest’s opening night. The premiere will be accompanied by a live-streaming Q&a panel with series stars Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Shannon Thornton, Elarica Johnson, and creator/showrunner Hall herself. “P-Valley” will debut July 12 on Starz.
Other events recently announced include a panel devoted to the Apple TV+ series “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet,” with co-creators Rob McElhenney and Megan Ganz, as well as stars Charlotte Nicdao, F. Murray Abraham, and Jessie Ennis, and a “Killing Eve” panel from BBC America, featuring directors Miranda Bowen and Shannon Murphy,...
The big news is the Starz drama “P-Valley,” based on Katori Hall’s play about a Mississippi strip club, will debut its first episode during SeriesFest’s opening night. The premiere will be accompanied by a live-streaming Q&a panel with series stars Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Shannon Thornton, Elarica Johnson, and creator/showrunner Hall herself. “P-Valley” will debut July 12 on Starz.
Other events recently announced include a panel devoted to the Apple TV+ series “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet,” with co-creators Rob McElhenney and Megan Ganz, as well as stars Charlotte Nicdao, F. Murray Abraham, and Jessie Ennis, and a “Killing Eve” panel from BBC America, featuring directors Miranda Bowen and Shannon Murphy,...
- 6/10/2020
- by Kristen Lopez
- Thompson on Hollywood
It was announced a few weeks ago that SeriesFest, a weeklong event celebrating episodic storytelling, would be going completely virtual this year. Now, they’re rolling out more of their slate as the June 18 start date draws near.
The big news is the Starz drama “P-Valley,” based on Katori Hall’s play about a Mississippi strip club, will debut its first episode during SeriesFest’s opening night. The premiere will be accompanied by a live-streaming Q&a panel with series stars Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Shannon Thornton, Elarica Johnson, and creator/showrunner Hall herself. “P-Valley” will debut July 12 on Starz.
Other events recently announced include a panel devoted to the Apple TV+ series “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet,” with co-creators Rob McElhenney and Megan Ganz, as well as stars Charlotte Nicdao, F. Murray Abraham, and Jessie Ennis, and a “Killing Eve” panel from BBC America, featuring directors Miranda Bowen and Shannon Murphy,...
The big news is the Starz drama “P-Valley,” based on Katori Hall’s play about a Mississippi strip club, will debut its first episode during SeriesFest’s opening night. The premiere will be accompanied by a live-streaming Q&a panel with series stars Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, Shannon Thornton, Elarica Johnson, and creator/showrunner Hall herself. “P-Valley” will debut July 12 on Starz.
Other events recently announced include a panel devoted to the Apple TV+ series “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet,” with co-creators Rob McElhenney and Megan Ganz, as well as stars Charlotte Nicdao, F. Murray Abraham, and Jessie Ennis, and a “Killing Eve” panel from BBC America, featuring directors Miranda Bowen and Shannon Murphy,...
- 6/10/2020
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
SeriesFest is expanding its commitment to female-forward initiatives, renewing its partnership with Shondaland, introducing an Executive Elevation Mentorship Program and presenting a live-streamed roundtable discussion about the current state of parity in the industry, Variety has learned exclusively.
Additionally, Christina Yr Jun has won the Women Writing Competition, which comes from SeriesFest in partnership with Big Swing Productions.
“We’re excited to broaden our initiatives and provide real opportunities for minorities who are still very much underrepresented in the television landscape,” said SeriesFest founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook in a joint statement. “While statistics are showing an improvement, there’s still a long way to go. As two women who have experienced challenges first-hand, we will continue to put this conversation front and center to raise awareness, and most importantly, opportunities. We’re grateful to have such inspirational industry leaders participate in our mission.”
SeriesFest and Shondaland are...
Additionally, Christina Yr Jun has won the Women Writing Competition, which comes from SeriesFest in partnership with Big Swing Productions.
“We’re excited to broaden our initiatives and provide real opportunities for minorities who are still very much underrepresented in the television landscape,” said SeriesFest founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook in a joint statement. “While statistics are showing an improvement, there’s still a long way to go. As two women who have experienced challenges first-hand, we will continue to put this conversation front and center to raise awareness, and most importantly, opportunities. We’re grateful to have such inspirational industry leaders participate in our mission.”
SeriesFest and Shondaland are...
- 4/17/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Last summer, I had the privilege to attend SeriesFest in Denver, Colorado.
This summer, you'll have the opportunity to attend SeriesFest, too, as it goes virtual!
Confirmed talent thus far includes Ryan Eggold (New Amsterdam), James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti (One Tree Hill), Betsy Sodaro, with more to be announced soon.
SeriesFest is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underserved voices in episodic storytelling. Despite the current climate, they're ensuring that the worldwide community of creators stays connected and continues to be inspired and engaged even during this unprecedented crisis.
The annual six-day festival will take place as scheduled from June 18-24, but in light of our collective new normal, SeriesFest: Season 6 will transition to a schedule of must-stream, virtual events with all panels, competitions and premieres available online.
Also starting this month, SeriesFest will host industry creatives through virtual writers rooms, creator hangouts, network watch parties and online Pitch-A-Thons.
This summer, you'll have the opportunity to attend SeriesFest, too, as it goes virtual!
Confirmed talent thus far includes Ryan Eggold (New Amsterdam), James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti (One Tree Hill), Betsy Sodaro, with more to be announced soon.
SeriesFest is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underserved voices in episodic storytelling. Despite the current climate, they're ensuring that the worldwide community of creators stays connected and continues to be inspired and engaged even during this unprecedented crisis.
The annual six-day festival will take place as scheduled from June 18-24, but in light of our collective new normal, SeriesFest: Season 6 will transition to a schedule of must-stream, virtual events with all panels, competitions and premieres available online.
Also starting this month, SeriesFest will host industry creatives through virtual writers rooms, creator hangouts, network watch parties and online Pitch-A-Thons.
- 4/8/2020
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
SeriesFest has wrapped its fifth edition in Denver after handing out juried awards to 15 winners.
Beyond the pilot competition, highlights of the June 21-26 festival, inlcuded panels featuring Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos and a team of executives and collaborators from Shondaland. NBC fall drama Bluff City Law had its world premiere, and Starz rolled out the first episode of The Rook. Stevie Wonder and Usher performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre outside Denver, continuing the mostly TV-focused festival’s annual music undercurrent.
Currency, a drama imagining a “green-out” that threatens the capitalist system, captured Best Drama Pilot honors as well as the Audience Award. Best Comedy Pilot went to Brooklyn Moving Company, which depicts movers who burst into song and dance.
Jurors screened 53 pilots at the Sie FilmCenter, the arthouse multiplex that is the year-round home of Denver Film. (See the full list of winners below.)
“This year’s pilots...
Beyond the pilot competition, highlights of the June 21-26 festival, inlcuded panels featuring Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos and a team of executives and collaborators from Shondaland. NBC fall drama Bluff City Law had its world premiere, and Starz rolled out the first episode of The Rook. Stevie Wonder and Usher performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre outside Denver, continuing the mostly TV-focused festival’s annual music undercurrent.
Currency, a drama imagining a “green-out” that threatens the capitalist system, captured Best Drama Pilot honors as well as the Audience Award. Best Comedy Pilot went to Brooklyn Moving Company, which depicts movers who burst into song and dance.
Jurors screened 53 pilots at the Sie FilmCenter, the arthouse multiplex that is the year-round home of Denver Film. (See the full list of winners below.)
“This year’s pilots...
- 6/27/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
SeriesFest has announced selections for its TV pilot competition as well as jury members for its upcoming fifth edition of its annual TV festival in Denver.
Dubbing this “The Year of Innovation,” organizers have identified 53 pilots across the categories of Independent Pilot, Digital Short Series and Late Night. The competition titles star and/or are created or directed by notables including Kyra Sedgwick, Jillian Bell and musician Aloe Blacc.
Randi Kleiner, Founder and CEO of SeriesFest described the pilot competitions as “the heart of SeriesFest,” which recently announced its main lineup. Slated for this year are a conversation between Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries as well as a concert by Stevie Wonder and the premiere of Starz’s The Rook. “We created the festival as a discovery platform for innovative and imaginative creators to share their unique and diverse stories,” Kleiner said. “We’re truly...
Dubbing this “The Year of Innovation,” organizers have identified 53 pilots across the categories of Independent Pilot, Digital Short Series and Late Night. The competition titles star and/or are created or directed by notables including Kyra Sedgwick, Jillian Bell and musician Aloe Blacc.
Randi Kleiner, Founder and CEO of SeriesFest described the pilot competitions as “the heart of SeriesFest,” which recently announced its main lineup. Slated for this year are a conversation between Netflix’s Ted Sarandos and Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries as well as a concert by Stevie Wonder and the premiere of Starz’s The Rook. “We created the festival as a discovery platform for innovative and imaginative creators to share their unique and diverse stories,” Kleiner said. “We’re truly...
- 5/29/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
The fifth edition of SeriesFest will deliver panels and programming designed to celebrate individual talent as well as companies who are “taking creative risks and leveraging advances in technology to reimagine storytelling.” On the linup is Starz’s upcoming supernatural thriller “The Rook,” a panel with the creatives behind Shondaland, a look at Lgbtq representation on television and attendees such as Stevie Wonder and Ted Sarandos, Variety has learned exclusively.
“The ‘Year of Innovation’ speaks to the powerful narratives and groundbreaking work that our growing SeriesFest community has come to be known for,” said Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook, founders of SeriesFest. “During this milestone year we’re thrilled to present a lineup of programming which will highlight and further inspire unique and poignant approaches to storytelling. We’re truly honored to have such an incredibly impressive roster of participants who want to be part of the conversation.”
The...
“The ‘Year of Innovation’ speaks to the powerful narratives and groundbreaking work that our growing SeriesFest community has come to be known for,” said Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook, founders of SeriesFest. “During this milestone year we’re thrilled to present a lineup of programming which will highlight and further inspire unique and poignant approaches to storytelling. We’re truly honored to have such an incredibly impressive roster of participants who want to be part of the conversation.”
The...
- 5/22/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
SeriesFest has teamed with Kyra Sedgwick, Meredith Bagby and Valerie Stadler’s Big Swing Produdctions for its Women Writing Competition. SeriesFest and Big Swing will celebrate the partnership with an invite-only reception Monday at the Sundance Film Festival honoring female creatives.
SeriesFest is seeking new series and narratives from female creators. Scriptwriters have from January 28-July 26 to submit original work. The competition winner will receive a year-long development deal with Big Swing Productions and the opportunity for a live read of the script with professional actors.
“We couldn’t ask for a more like-minded partner for the ‘Women Writing Competition’ than Kyra and Big Swing Productions,” commented Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook, SeriesFest co-founders. “Their mission, like ours, is to amplify these often-unknown voices and their work embodies exactly what this initiative, and SeriesFest, is all about. We’re excited to work with them to discover new female screenwriters...
SeriesFest is seeking new series and narratives from female creators. Scriptwriters have from January 28-July 26 to submit original work. The competition winner will receive a year-long development deal with Big Swing Productions and the opportunity for a live read of the script with professional actors.
“We couldn’t ask for a more like-minded partner for the ‘Women Writing Competition’ than Kyra and Big Swing Productions,” commented Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook, SeriesFest co-founders. “Their mission, like ours, is to amplify these often-unknown voices and their work embodies exactly what this initiative, and SeriesFest, is all about. We’re excited to work with them to discover new female screenwriters...
- 1/28/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
SeriesFest has partnered with Kyra Sedgwick, Meredith Bagby and Valerie Stadler’s Big Swing Productions for its Women Writing Competition. SeriesFest will celebrate the new partnership with Big Swing at the Sundance Film Festival Monday with an invite-only reception in honor of female creatives.
Launched in 2016, SeriesFest seeks new series and narratives from female creators. The competion’s winner will receive a year-long development deal with Big Swing Productions and the opportunity for a live read of the script with professional actors.
“We couldn’t ask for a more like-minded partner for the ‘Women Writing Competition’ than Kyra and Big Swing Productions,” said Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook, SeriesFest co-founders. “Their mission, like ours, is to amplify these often-unknown voices and their work embodies exactly what this initiative, and SeriesFest, is all about. We’re excited to work with them to discover new female screenwriters and lead the charge...
Launched in 2016, SeriesFest seeks new series and narratives from female creators. The competion’s winner will receive a year-long development deal with Big Swing Productions and the opportunity for a live read of the script with professional actors.
“We couldn’t ask for a more like-minded partner for the ‘Women Writing Competition’ than Kyra and Big Swing Productions,” said Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook, SeriesFest co-founders. “Their mission, like ours, is to amplify these often-unknown voices and their work embodies exactly what this initiative, and SeriesFest, is all about. We’re excited to work with them to discover new female screenwriters and lead the charge...
- 1/28/2019
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: SeriesFest, a non-profit supporting the art of episodic storytelling and inspiring work of female creators, is partnering with Shonda Rhimes’ TV empire Shondaland to launch the inaugural Women Directing Mentorship.
SeriesFest organizers said the initiative is an expansion of their “Featuring Women” platform. The partnership with Shondaland will include the opportunity to shadow a director for an episode of a Shondaland production. Submissions opened today on http://www.seriesfest.com and will close on March 4, 2019. The winner will be announced in June 2019 at SeriesFest: Season 5.
“At SeriesFest, our mission is to support all artists working on serial content,” said founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook. “Knowing that there are far too few working women behind the camera today, we felt empowered to focus our efforts on an initiative that could help support emerging female directors. We are thrilled to launch our Women Directing Mentorship as the next step...
SeriesFest organizers said the initiative is an expansion of their “Featuring Women” platform. The partnership with Shondaland will include the opportunity to shadow a director for an episode of a Shondaland production. Submissions opened today on http://www.seriesfest.com and will close on March 4, 2019. The winner will be announced in June 2019 at SeriesFest: Season 5.
“At SeriesFest, our mission is to support all artists working on serial content,” said founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook. “Knowing that there are far too few working women behind the camera today, we felt empowered to focus our efforts on an initiative that could help support emerging female directors. We are thrilled to launch our Women Directing Mentorship as the next step...
- 11/29/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
SeriesFest has partnered with producer Shonda Rhimes’ company Shondaland to launch a new initiative supporting female television directors.
The Women Directing Mentorship will be an expansion of SeriesFest’s Featuring Women platform, and will offer participants the opportunity to shadow a director for an episode of a Shondaland production.
“Shondaland has long been known to defy industry standards through dynamic female characters, but we have also always felt it was important to have equal representation behind the camera. To have talent and sets that reflect the world we live in has always seemed natural,” said Rhimes. “We’re happy to partner with SeriesFest on this mentorship initiative to continue providing opportunities for women directors.”
Submissions for the program are now open on http://www.seriesfest.com. They close March 4. The winner will be announced in June at SeriesFest: Season 5.
“At SeriesFest, our mission is to support all artists working on serial content,...
The Women Directing Mentorship will be an expansion of SeriesFest’s Featuring Women platform, and will offer participants the opportunity to shadow a director for an episode of a Shondaland production.
“Shondaland has long been known to defy industry standards through dynamic female characters, but we have also always felt it was important to have equal representation behind the camera. To have talent and sets that reflect the world we live in has always seemed natural,” said Rhimes. “We’re happy to partner with SeriesFest on this mentorship initiative to continue providing opportunities for women directors.”
Submissions for the program are now open on http://www.seriesfest.com. They close March 4. The winner will be announced in June at SeriesFest: Season 5.
“At SeriesFest, our mission is to support all artists working on serial content,...
- 11/29/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Usher and Stevie Wonder performed Friday night at one of the most baller wedding parties of all time ... and the couple getting hitched wasn't even famous.It went down last night at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point during an epic carnival themed rehearsal dinner ... filled with games and a Huge Ferris wheel.The couple -- Kaily Smith and Adam Westbrook -- more than likely paid for the event with the father of the bride's checkbook.
- 8/2/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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