The TV Campfire

"Funny AF" (Season 12) May 02, 2024

The stars of Universal Studio Group's critically acclaimed comedies Loot, Harlem, Class of '07, Killing It, and Primo sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about what they look for in a comedy, collaborating with writers, bringing personal experience to the table, and navigating the balance between comedy and drama.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

LOOT is streaming now on Apple TV+.

HARLEM and CLASS OF '07 are streaming now on Prime Video.

PRIMO is streaming now on Amazon Freevee.

KILLING IT is streaming now on Peacock.

PANELISTS:

Joel Kim Booster (Actor, #Loot)
Jerrie Johnson (Actor, #Harlem)
Caitlin Stasey (Actor, #Classof07)
Claudia O'Doherty (Actor, #KillingIt)
Ignacio Diaz-Silverio (Actor, #Primo)

MODERATOR:

Jim Halterman

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"A Conversation with Betsy Brandt" (Season 12) Apr 25, 2024

Actor Betsy Brandt joins us for our first ever "Mystery Guest" conversation to discuss Breaking Bad, Life In Pieces, Accused, Love, Victor, auditions, favorite on set memories, acting in comedies vs. dramas, and everything in between.

This conversation was recorded during ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Betsy Brandt (Actor)

MODERATOR:

Reshma Gopaldas (SheKnows)

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"iHeartPodcasts TV Podcast Showcase" (Season 12) Apr 18, 2024

TV and Podcasts simply go together -- like a Bachelor and a Bachelorette, or co-stars turned-best friends-turned-podcast hosts. What could be better than watching (or re-watching) your favorite show, and then getting all the behind-the-scenes details and commentary from the people who know it best?

iHeartPodcasts and ATX TV Festival present an inside look at the world of TV Rewatch and Companion podcasts with your favorite hosts from Hey Dude... the 90s Called! (Hey Dude), 90210MG! (Beverly Hills 90210), Almost Famous (The Bachelor and The Bachelorette), Two T's In A Pod (The Real Housewives) and That's What You REALLY Missed (Glee).

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Christine Taylor (Actor, Hey Dude / Host, Hey Dude...the 90's Called! Podcast)
David Lascher (Actor, Hey Dude / Host, Hey Dude...the 90's Called! Podcast)
Ben Higgins (Self, The Bachelor / Host, Almost Famous Podcast)
Ashley Iaconetti (Self, The Bachelorette / Host, Almost Famous Podcast)
Jennie Garth (Actor, Beverly Hills, 90210 / Host, 90210MG! Podcast)
Teddi Mellencamp (Self. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills / Host, Two Ts In A Pod Podcast)
Kevin McHale (Actor, Glee / Host, And That's What You REALLY Missed Podcast)
Tanya Rad (Co-Host, On Air with Ryan Seacrest)

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"Beyond the Very Special Episode: TV Tackles Women’s Health" (Season 12) Apr 11, 2024

Popular TV shows, aside from being entertaining, can help deliver critical health information for millions of viewers – particularly at a time when education and access to healthcare is threatened not only by social, economic, and behavioral factors, but political ones as well. From breast cancer and the BRCA gene, to pregnancy and abortion, to mental health and racial disparities within the healthcare system, ATX TV Festival and USC Annenberg's Hollywood, Health & Society explore the shows that are putting women’s health front and center, and why including these storylines (and getting them right) is more critical than ever.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

Learn more about Hollywood, Health & Society: https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/

PANELISTS:

Zoanne Clack, MD (Writer / Executive Producer, Grey's Anatomy)
Kristi Korzec (Writer, Superman and Lois)
Matt Selman (Showrunner / EP, The Simpsons)
Renee Ridgeley (Actor, The Simpsons)

MODERATOR:

Kate Langrall Folb (Director, Hollywood, Health & Society)

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"The Leading Ladies of Prime Video" with Justina Machado & Emeraude Toubia (Season 12) Apr 04, 2024

Leading ladies Emeraude Toubia (With Love) and Justina Machado (The Horror of Dolores Roach) join Jacqueline Coley (Rotten Tomatoes) for a discussion about what drew each of them to their characters, taking on unexpected roles, Latine representation, collaborating with creators Gloria Calderón Kellett and Aaron Mark, and more!

Seasons 1-2 of With Love are streaming now on Prime Video.

The Horror of Dolores Roach is streaming now on Prime Video.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Emeraude Toubia (Actor, With Love)
Justina Machado (Actor, The Horror of Dolores Roach)

MODERATOR:

Jacqueline Coley (Rotten Tomatoes)

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"THIS FOOL with Chris Estrada & Frankie Quiñones" (Season 12) Mar 21, 2024

This Fool co-creator/star Chris Estrada and actor Frankie Quiñones discuss the series' pop culture and real world influences (i.e. the real Luis), the pros and cons of autobiographical comedy, the show's unique working class perspective, and continuing their characters' growth in Season 2.

Seasons 1 and 2 of THIS FOOL are streaming now on Hulu!

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Chris Estrada (Co-Creator/Actor)
Frankie Quiñones (Actor)
Daniel Fienberg (Moderator, The Hollywood Reporter)

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"PodCo Rewind" with Wizards of Waverly Pod, Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide, and The Brotherly Love Podcast (Season 12) Mar 14, 2024

Tune in for a "PodCo Rewind" with your favorite PodCo hosts, moderated by Christy Carlson Romano! First we return to Wizards of Waverly Place with "Wizards of Waverly Pod" hosts Jennifer Stone & David DeLuise as they discuss what it means to be able to revisit the series through the lens of their rewatch podcast, their favorite memories from set, their personal journeys within the industry, and more.

Then, we're joined by "Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide" hosts (and stars of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide) to discuss reuniting for the podcast, their hopes for a revival, reflecting on the show's "survival" tips as adults, and why the series (and podcast) still resonate so strongly with fans.

And finally, "Brotherly Love Podcast" hosts and real life brothers Andy, Matthew, and Joey Lawrence (Brotherly Love) join Christy Carlson Romano and PodCo Co-Founder & CEO Brendan Rooney to discuss their decision to reunite creatively, reflect on different eras in their careers, share their dream podcast guests, and more.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Jennifer Stone (Actor, Wizards of Waverly Place / Host, Wizards of Waverly Pod)
David DeLuise (Actor, Wizards of Waverly Place / Host, Wizards of Waverly Pod)
Devon Werkheiser (Actor, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide / Host, Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide)
Lindsey Shaw (Actor, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide / Host, Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide)
Daniel Curtis Lee (Actor, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide / Host, Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide)
Joey Lawrence (Actor, Brotherly Love / Host, Brotherly Love Podcast)
Matt Lawrence (Actor, Brotherly Love / Host, Brotherly Love Podcast)
Andy Lawrence (Actor, Brotherly Love / Host, Brotherly Love Podcast)
Christy Carlson Romano (Moderator / Co-Founder, PodCo / Host, The Vulnerable Podcast)
Brendan Rooney (Moderator / Co-Founder & CEO, PodCo)

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"Taking Care: Stories Around Aging, Caregiving and End of Life" (Season 12) Mar 07, 2024

The majority of us will, at some stage in our life, become caregivers, or require care as we age. While historically, aging and older adults have been portrayed as frail or incapable, and positive depictions of end-of-life care are almost non-existent, some recent series have challenged these outdated portrayals and given audiences a new perspective on growing older. Hollywood, Health & Society presents this a look at series that are thoughtfully opening up conversations about aging, the complexities of navigating caregiving, and preparing for end-of-life transitions with care and dignity.

This panel was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

To learn more about Hollywood, Health & Society, visit: https://hollywoodhealthandsociety.org/

PANELISTS:

Zoanne Clack (Writer / Executive Producer, Grey's Anatomy)
Mimi Kennedy (Actor, Mom)
Erica Rosenthal (Director of Research, USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center)

MODERATOR:

Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider

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"Inside a Studio: Universal Television Alternative Studio" (Season 12) Feb 29, 2024

A conversation about the evolution of unscripted TV - from the studio side. Join executives from Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS) for an inside look at the studio -- how their brand has evolved, the approach to cultivating a distinct POV, the difference between linear and streaming, and much more.

UTAS series include:

Dwayne Johnson’s The Titan Games
Emmy Award-winning World of Dance from Jennifer Lopez
That's My Jam, hosted by Jimmy Fallon
Baking It, hosted by Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, executive produced and narrated by Amy Poehler
Docu-series from Dick Wolf, Blood and Money

Additionally, the studio creates hit formats that are replicated worldwide. Longtime NBC favorite Hollywood Game Night, for which Jane Lynch has won two Emmy® Awards as host, has been remade in 25 territories; The Wall has been sold into 29 territories internationally; That’s My Jam is one of the fastest selling formats in the world with options in over a dozen territories.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Toby Gorman (President, UTAS)
Georgie Hurford-Jones (EVP, Current Programming, UTAS)
Monica Rodman (EVP, Development, UTAS)

MODERATOR:

Michael Schneider (Variety)

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"MINX Season 2 Q&A with Ophelia Lovibond & Jake Johnson" (Season 12) Feb 22, 2024

MINX stars Ophelia Lovibond (Trying) and Jake Johnson (New Girl) join The Hollywood Reporter's Daniel Fienberg to discuss what drew them to the atypical workplace comedy, subverting expectations with the dynamic between Doug & Joyce, and new challenges for the Minx crew in Season 2.

Seasons 1 & 2 of MINX are streaming now on Starz.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Ophelia Lovibond (Actor)
Jake Johnson (Actor)
Daniel Fienberg (Moderator, The Hollywood Reporter)

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"Backstage with Austin City Limits: 50 Years of Making Music in Austin" (Season 12) Feb 15, 2024

Go behind-the-scenes of the iconic, longest-lasting music television series, Austin City Limits, with Austin PBS and the producers & technicians that have made the series a staple for music fans for 49 seasons. Sara Robertson (Chief Content Officer) moderates a discussion with Executive Producer Terry Lickona, Producer Jeff Peterson, Assistant Producer Michael Toland, Audio Director David Hough, and Director of Archives Elizabeth Antaramian about curating ACL's one-of-a-kind music experience, how the series’ influence and creative vision has evolved over the last 5 decades, and the necessity of keeping art accessible and preserved for future generations.

This conversation was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Terry Lickona (Executive Producer)
Jeff Peterson (Producer)
Michael Toland (Assistant Producer)
David Hough (Audio Director)
Elizabeth Antaramian (Director of Archives)
Sara Robertson (Chief Content Officer, Austin PBS)

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"CHEERS Reunion" (Season 12) Feb 08, 2024

ATX TV Festival and Paramount+ present a look back at one of TV's most iconic series: CHEERS. Join the creators and cast fora special reunion conversation celebrating the 30th anniversary of the series finale as they share behind-the-scenes stories, and reflect on the sitcom's decade-long run and its definitive place in TV history.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

All episodes of CHEERS are streaming now on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/cheers/

PANELISTS:

James Burrows (Creator / EP / Director)
Les Charles (Creator / EP / Writer)
Glen Charles (Creator / EP / Writer)
Ted Danson (Cast)
John Ratzenberger (Cast)
George Wendt (Cast)

MODERATOR:

Michael Schneider (Variety)

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"Ripple Effects: Race, Culture, and the Criminal Justice System" (Season 12) Feb 01, 2024

ATX TV Festival and Hollywood, Health & Society present a look at how scripted series are depicting race, racism and its intersection with the justice system. The creatives behind UnPrisoned, Superman & Lois, Bosch, and more join us discuss the use of personal experience, research, comedy, and a range of genres to shape tell these stories, and how TV can play a crucial role reshaping our perspective on race, the carceral systems, and stigma against the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated.

This conversation was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S) is a program of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center that provides the entertainment industry with accurate and up-to-date information for storylines on health, safety and security. For more information and resources, visit hollywoodhealthandsociety.org.

PANELISTS:

Tracy McMillan (Creator / Writer / EP, #UnPrisoned)
Elle Johnson (Writer / EP, #Bosch)
Kristi Korzec (Writer, #SupermanandLois)
Bruce Evans (Moderator; EVP, 25 Stories)

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"Queer Stories We Want to See" (Season 12) Jan 25, 2024

Despite an outsized number of cancellations over the last few years, queer audiences have proven that they are hungry for not only representation in the broad sense, but LGBTQIA+ stories and characters that are as complex, frustrating, joyful, funny, romantic, and dark as any other.

Join actors Caitlin Stasey (Class of '07), Joel Kim Booster (Loot, Fire Island), Jerrie Johnson (Harlem) and Brian Michael Smith (9-1-1: Lone Star) for a conversation about specificity and universality in representation, the need for queer creators to have agency in telling their own stories, expectations within the LGBTQIA+ community, the future of queer storytelling, and more.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Caitlin Stasey (Actor, Class of '07)
Joel Kim Booster (Actor, Loot)
Jerrie Johnson (Actor, Harlem)
Brian Michael Smith (Actor, 9-1-1: Lone Star)

MODERATOR:

Mo Ryan (Vanity Fair; Author, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood)

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"THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES: Season 3 Premiere Q&A" (Season 12) Jan 18, 2024

Praise be! Our Q&A with cast and creatives of HBO's The Righteous Gemstones has arrived. Following the World Premiere of Season 3 presented by HBO and Max, the Gemstones joined a sold-out audience at ACL Live for a conversation about family dynamics, the lines they couldn't say onscreen, and the series' wildest season yet.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

Stream The Righteous Gemstones now on Max.

PANELISTS:

Danny McBride (Actor / Director)
John Goodman (Actor)
Adam Devine (Actor)
Edi Patterson (Actor)
Cassidy Freeman (Actor)
David Gordon Green (Director / EP)
Jody Hill (Director / EP)

MODERATOR:

Ben Travers (IndieWire)

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"JURY DUTY: Inside the Series" (Season 12) Jan 11, 2024

Join breakout star Ronald Gladden and the creative team behind the hit Freevee original series Jury Duty (from producers of The Office, The White Lotus, and Bad Trip for an inside look at crafting the genre-bending comedy, from pitch, to screen, to final verdict.

All episodes of Jury Duty are streaming now on Freevee!

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Nicholas Hatton (Executive Producer)
David Bernad (Executive Producer)
Jake Szymanski (Director / EP)
Susie Farris (Casting Director)
Ronald Gladden (Self)
Edy Modica (Cast)

MODERATER:

Jim Halterman

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"We Have a Deal: Inside the Business of SHARK TANK" (Season 12) Jan 04, 2024

Sony Pictures Television Studios presents an inside look at the critically acclaimed, multi-Emmy® Award-winning unscripted ABC series Shark Tank with the executive producers, an entrepreneur, and the Sharks themselves. Go inside the 14-seasons-and-counting with the creative team, Sharks, and entrepreneurs for a discussion about what makes a successful pitch, the growing demand for socially conscious and sustainable products & services, and how the Sharks give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

New episodes of Shark Tank return Friday, January 12 on ABC.

PANELISTS:

Mark Cuban (Shark Investor / Executive Producer; Owner, Dallas Mavericks)
Daymond John (Shark Investor / Executive Producer and fashion and branding expert.
Kendra Scott (Guest Shark and Founder, Executive Chairwoman & Chief Creative Officer, Kendra Scott, LLC)
Clay Newbill (Executive Producer)
Yun Lingner (Executive Producer)
Justin Fenchel (Co-Founder and CEO, Beatbox Beverages)

MODERATOR:

Michael Schneider (Moderator, Variety)

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"JUSTIFIED: CITY PRIMEVAL World Premiere Q&A with Creatives & Cast" (Season 12) Dec 28, 2023

Go inside the return of Raylan Givens and the latest chapter of Justified with our Q&A from Opening Night of Season 12 featuring the World Premiere of Justified: City Primeval presented by FX!

Based on the novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit, the eight-part limited series picks up 15 years after U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) left the hollers of Kentucky in FX's Justified, extending the Elmore Leonard universe and featuring an all new cast in Detroit, where Givens crosses paths with violent sociopath Clement Mansell, aka "The Oklahoma Wildman" (Boyd Holbrook) and his formidable defense attorney (Aunjanue Ellis).

FX's Justified: City Primeval is streaming now on Hulu.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Timothy Olyphant (Executive Producer / Cast)
Boyd Holbrook (Cast)
Adelaide Clemens (Cast)
Vivian Olyphant (Cast)
Sarah Timberman (Executive Producer)

MODERATOR:

Daniel Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

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"The Camera's Eye" (Season 12) Dec 21, 2023

Panavision presents a conversation about the art of scene composition, photography, and the technical & artistic process of crafting a series' visual language. Go behind the lens as we explore the job of a DP (Director of Photography) in the current TV landscape, how DPs collaborate with showrunners, writers, and directors to capture and elevate what's on the page, and the ways in which TV continues to evolve as a visual medium.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELIST:

Todd McMullen (DP, Waco: The Aftermath, The Leftovers)
Abe Martinez (DP, Cobra Kai, 61st Street)

MODERATOR:

Ben Travers (IndieWire)

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"Sustainable Stories for a Climate in Crisis" (Season 12) Dec 14, 2023

Research by the Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project shows that only 2.8% of scripted TV shows between 2016-2020 included any climate-related language, even fewer included the term “climate change,” despite a majority of Americans having experienced a climate-related disaster or extreme weather by 2021.

Why is the topic of climate change nearly non-existent within TV and pop culture – and how can audiences and creatives change that? Sit down with the writers, producers, and researchers who use entertainment to reflect the reality of climate change (sometimes within surreal circumstances), increase awareness and understanding about the climate emergency, and incorporate actionable solutions.

This conversation is presented by Hollywood, Health & Society, and was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S) is a program of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center that provides the entertainment industry with accurate and up-to-date information for storylines on health, safety and security. For more information and resources, visit hollywoodhealthandsociety.org.

PANELISTS:

Zoanne Clack, MD (Writer / Executive Producer, Grey's Anatomy)
Erica Rosenthal (Director of Research, USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center)
Kate Folb (Director, Hollywood, Health & Society)

MODERATOR:

Clay Barron (Producer, EarthX Film)

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"A Conversation with ATX TV Awardee James Burrows" (Season 12) Dec 07, 2023

Achievement in Television eXcellence Awardee and legendary director/producer James Burrows joins Jim Halterman for a conversation spanning his one-of-a-kind career as the co-creator/director of Cheers, winner of 11 Emmy Awards, and director of more than 1,000 episodes of television, including iconic sitcoms Taxi, Friends, Frasier, Will & Grace, and many, many more.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELIST:

James Burrows (Director / Producer / Creator / Author)

MODERATOR:

Jim Halterman (TV Guide Magazine)

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"A Conversation with Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen" (Season 12) Nov 30, 2023

For almost three decades, actors and spouses Ted Danson (Cheers, The Good Place) and Mary Steenburgen (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, The Last Man on Earth) have independently built two of the most iconic resumes in TV (and film), while also appearing together on series such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Good Place, and Mr. Mayor. Tune in for their latest collaboration - this conversation - as they reflect on meeting & working together for the first time, the roles that have shaped their careers to this point, and navigating industry as two married creatives working separately and together.

This conversation is presented by Variety, and was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Ted Danson (Actor)
Mary Steenburgen (Actor)

MODERATOR:

Emily Longeretta (Variety)

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"Partners, Artists, Austin" (Season 12) Nov 23, 2023

Actors and spouses Dave Annable and Odette Annable join us for an honest and vulnerable conversation about building a career outside of LA, making Austin home, and finding "your people" and creative spark in unlikely places.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Odette Annable (Actor, Walker)
Dave Annable (Actor, Walker, Lioness)

MODERATOR:

Sara Osburn Light

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"...The End" (Season 12) Nov 16, 2023

A conversation about series finales, and writing towards The End. How & when do you start breaking a series finale? What is the process of finding a natural and satisfying conclusion for your characters, the story, and yourself as the writer? How do you move on from a story once it’s concluded and belongs to the audience?

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Dave Andron (Co-Creator / Showrunner / EP, Snowfall, Justified: City Primeval)
Maril Davis (Executive Producer, Outlander)

MODERATOR:

Ben Travers (IndieWire)

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"Launching a Pod(cast) Co(mpany)" (Season 12) Nov 09, 2023

PodCo Co-Founders Brendan Rooney & Christy Carlson Romano, President Calvin Robertson, and special guest Annaliese van der Pol join us at Season 12 for a conversation about the creative and business aspects of launching a podcast company and new podcast, and what makes PodCo’s video-forward vision unique.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Brendan Rooney (Founder & CEO, PodCo)
Christy Carlson Romano (Founder & Host, PodCo)
Calvin Robertson (President, PodCo)
Anneliese van der Pol (Co-Host, Big Name Bitches)

MODERATOR:

Jennifer Birn (Austin Life Magazine)

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"Showrunner POV: The Simpsons" (Season 12) Nov 02, 2023

At 34 seasons (751 episodes) and counting, The Simpsons holds the rare distinction of being the longest running American sitcom, scripted primetime series and American animated series. Of course, a lot can change over the course of 34 seasons, both inside and outside of a series — from animation styles, casting, and comedic voice, to the culture in which the show exists (and satirizes). In this conversation from Season 12, showrunner/executive producer Matt Selman's provides an inside look at what it means to showrun one of the most pop-culturally significant series of all time, and how The Simpsons continues to evolve 24 years into its run.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Matt Selman (Showrunner / EP - The Simpsons)

MODERATOR:

Trevor Scott (We Are Austin, CBS Austin)

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"Singin' in the Frame" (Season 12) Oct 26, 2023

From rehearsal and choreography, to recording sessions and performing live, having musical elements in a series adds a whole new layer of preparation, skill, and meaning to hitting your mark. Join Kevin McHale and Ashley Fink (Glee) for a conversation about the hard work and fun that goes into creating these musical magic moments.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Kevin McHale (Actor, Glee)
Ashley Fink (Actor, Glee)

MODERATOR:

Trevor Scott (We Are Austin, CBS Austin)

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Bonus Episode: Talking GOD. FAMILY. FOOTBALL. with Aaron Benward Oct 23, 2023

Creator/executive producer Aaron Benward joins us for a deeper dive into Freevee's original docuseries God. Family. Football. to discuss the project's years long development process, what drew him to the story of Evangel, the unpredictable nature of unscripted TV, drawing inspiration from Friday Night Lights, and more.

God. Family. Football. features the rich, diverse personal stories of Evangel’s players, coaching staff, and the broader Shreveport community, set against the dramatic backdrop of the 2022 Louisiana high school football season. With the perennial high school football powerhouse—14 state championships in the last 20 years—coming off their worst season in school history, redemption is everyone’s goal.

Pastor Denny Duron has returned to the head coaching position to lead this talented group of kids, with dreams of playing in college and the NFL, into prominence on the field, while molding them into future leaders off of it. As the team faces struggle and triumph on and off the field, they are united by coach Duron’s formula for success: “God first, family second, and football third.”

Stream God. Family. Football.now on Amazon Freevee & Prime Video. Watch the trailer HERE!

PANELISTS:

Aaron Benward (Creator/Executive Producer, God. Family. Football.)

MODERATOR:

Emily Gipson (Co-Founder & Co-President, ATX TV)

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"Indie TV: How We Did It Differently" (Season 12) Oct 19, 2023

The team behind the independent comedy series Everyone is Doing Great gathered their friends, raised money, and shot a full 8-episode season of high quality TV. Twice. Hear how they made it work... their way.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

James Lafferty (Creator / Writer / EP / Actor, Everyone Is Doing Great)
Stephen Colletti (Creator / Writer / EP / Actor, Everyone Is Doing Great)
Alexandra Park (Writer / EP / Actor, Everyone Is Doing Great)

MODERATOR:

Sara Osburn Light

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"Are They a Good Person? (The New 'Likable')" (Season 12) Oct 12, 2023

As "prestige" TV continues to trend towards more and more morally ambiguous characters, the space between hero and anti-hero has become less clearly-defined, raising questions of whether the characters we love to watch are "good" or "likable," and if that should affect whether or not we root for them.

Join eOne executive Jacqueline Sacerio and producer Sarah Timberman as they unpack this topical trend, discuss why we're drawn to morally unsavory characters as much as (if not more than) saintly ones, and attempt to answer the question: How much does likability really matter?

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Jacqueline Sacerio (Co-Head, Development, Scripted Television, eOne)
Sarah Timberman (Executive Producer, Justified: City Primeval, Fleishman is in Trouble)

MODERATOR:

Laura Rice (Texas Standard)

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"FAST, AVOD, and the Return to Ad-Supported TV" (Season 12) Oct 05, 2023

Executive from Tubi and Pluto TV joins us to break down the differences between FAST, AVOD, SVOD and everything in between, why more consumers than ever are seeking out FAST and AVOD services, what these models mean for the future of TV, and much more in this deep dive presented by RCA.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Samuel Harowitz (VP Content Acquisition and Partnerships, Tubi)
Will Gurman (VP Global Partnerships and Content Strategy, Pluto TV)

MODERATOR:

Daniel Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Bonus Episode: Digging Deeper Into True Crime with Bill Kurtis Sep 29, 2023

Journalist, author, narrator, and producer Bill Kurtis (Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, Cold Case Files) joins ATX TV Co-Founder Emily Gipson for a conversation about his role as narrator and producer of Hulu's new true crime docuseries Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks, his origins as an investigative journalist, how advances in technology have impacted cold cases and wrongful convictions, his investment in sharing the stories of the real individuals affected by these crimes, and more.

COLD CASE FILES: DNA SPEAKS is a new, 10-part documentary series focusing on murder cases that remained unsolved for decades and were ultimately cracked with DNA evidence. It explores these stunning scientific developments – as well as the unwavering dedication of families and investigators – that eventually brought the killers to justice.

Watch Cold Case Files: DNA SpeaksSeason 1 now on Hulu, along with these other true crime essentials:

PANELISTS:

Bill Kurtis (Journalist; Narrator / EP, Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks)

MODERATOR:

Emily Gipson (Co-Founder & Co-President, ATX TV)

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"Into the Dark" (Season 12) Sep 28, 2023

A conversation with showrunners/writers Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals) and Gina Fattore (Dare Me, Californication) about exploring the darkness within and without, treading the line between hero and anti-hero, and why unscrupulous characters and worlds remain so compelling -- even at their worst.

PANELISTS:

Gina Fattore (Showrunner / Writer / Producer, Dare Me, Californication)
Julie Plec (Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Director, Vampire Academy, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Legacies)

MODERATOR:

Sarah Pitre (Alamo Drafthouse)

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

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"Gun Violence & Safety on TV" (Season 12) Sep 21, 2023

Representatives from Everytown, Brady, and Hollywood, Health & Society are joined by three writer/producers for a discussion about mindfulness & conscious storytelling around depictions of gun violence and gun safety on TV. They explore the ways in which TV has & has not engaged with our real-life epidemic of gun violence across the U.S. — from conversations about how and when guns are deployed or depicted in scripted series, to gun storage and safety both onscreen and off, to empowering storytellers to play a proactive role in the movement to prevent gun violence.

Learn more about the media advocacy guides referenced in this conversation:

Understanding and Depicting Gun Violence in Entertainment (Everytown)
Trigger Warning: Gun Guidelines for the Media (Hollywood, Health & Society)

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Dave Andron (Creator / Showrunner / EP, Justified: City Primeval)
Melinda Hsu Taylor (Creator / Showrunner / EP, Tom Swift; Writer / Showrunner / EP, Nancy Drew)
Kate Langrall Folb (Director, Hollywood, Health and Society)
Elle Johnson (Writer / EP, Bosch)
Christian Heyne (VP, Policy and Programs, Brady)

MODERATOR:

Sophie Yan (Director, Cultural & Entertainment Advocacy, Everytown for Gun Safety)

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"Unscripted POV: Shaping the Story" (Season 12) Sep 14, 2023

Despite an industry-wide cost-cutting and a “Peak” TV landscape that may be reaching its true peak, unscripted content continues to thrive across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, serving as a reliably entertaining, occasionally informative, and cost-effective alternative to scripted fare. The “unscripted” umbrella is large and varied, ranging from social commentary and true crime, to sports and competition, and culture and comfort – with seemingly endless offerings available at the touch of a button, the prospect of breaking through the cultural consciousness is more complex than it appears.

Join the executives and producers behind Queer Eye, Cocaine Cowboys, Legendary, Growing Up Hip Hop, and more for a discussion about shaping their storytelling ethos, what draws them to unscripted content as fans and creatives, and the limitless future of unscripted TV.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

David Collins (Co-Founder / EP, Scout Productions)
Renata Lombardo (SVP Development & Current Unscripted Programming, Scout Productions)
Billy Corben (Co-Founder, Rakontur)
Ben Megargel (SVP, Development, Unscripted Television, eOne)

MODERATOR:

Sarah Pitre (Alamo Drafthouse)

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"Beyond the Page" (Season 12) Sep 07, 2023

A showrunner/writer’s job does not end with the completion of a script, or even the end of production. In fact, the writing process extends far beyond the page, as a script takes on new life on set, and again in post-production, all the way through to the final cut that ends up on screen. Writers Gina Fattore (Dare Me, Californication) and Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Cowboy Bebop, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) joined us at Season 12 to explore the lesser-discussed aspects of writing, how writers continue to shape our favorite stories long after the “final” draft, and why writers remain integral to all aspects of TV production.

This panel was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Gina Fattore (Writer / Producer, Dare Me, Californication)
Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Co-EP / Writer, Cowboy Bebop, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance)

MODERATOR:

Ben Travers (IndieWire)

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"Diverse Voices in Comedy" (Season 12) Aug 31, 2023

As audiences continue to demand more visibility for communities of color in entertainment, we are seeing an uptick in diverse storytelling across all genres in TV. Universal Studio Group presents this conversation with Harlem star Jerrie Johnson and Primo star Christina Vidal about the importance of inclusivity and representation specifically in comedy - what that looks today and how we hope to see it progress moving forward.

This panel was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX, prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Stream Primo Season 1 now on Freevee: https://www.amazon.com/Primo-Season-1/

Stream Harlem Seasons 1-2 now on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Harlem-Season-1/

PANELISTS:

Jerrie Johnson (Actor, Harlem)
Christina Vidal (Actor, Primo)

MODERATOR:

Trevor Scott (We Are Austin, CBS Austin)

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"Physical Media, Digital Landscape" (Season 12) Aug 24, 2023

DVDs, Blu Rays, and Bonus Features may have fallen to the wayside thanks to an exponential rise in streaming libraries and digital content… but with the world of streaming more uncertain than ever, is it time for a comeback? Writer/producer/showrunner/director Alena Smith (Dickinson) and The Hollywood Reporter's Dan Fienberg dig into complicated questions of licensing & ownership in the streaming era; the preservation of TV past, present and future; and the newly re-ignited discussion around the value of physical media.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Alena Smith (Creator / Showrunner / Writer / EP / Director - Dickinson)
Daniel Fienberg (Chief TV Critic, The Hollywood Reporter)

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"The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" (Season 12) Aug 17, 2023

Georgie Hurford-Jones (EVP, Current Programming, Universal Television Alternative Studio), J.J. Duncan (Showrunner/Executive Producer) and David Collins (Executive Producer/Co-Founder, Scout Productions) discuss bringing The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning to television audiences, and the series’ unique ability to normalize one of our worst fears, death, by reminding us of all the ways we are alive.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Georgie Hurford-Jones (EVP, Current Programming, Universal Television Alternative Studio)
J.J. Duncan (Showrunner / EP)
David Collins (EP / Co-Founder, Scout Productions)

MODERATOR:

Jim Halterman (TV Guide Magazine / TV Insider)

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"Burn It Down: Live & In Person" (Season 12) Aug 10, 2023

Mo Ryan's book Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood is a deep dive into the trends that led to #MeToo and various racial reckonings in the industry, as well as a look at how much has changed in TV and film (and how much hasn’t). She joins industry veterans Melinda Hsu Taylor and Javier Grillo-Marxuach (two respected voices also highlighted in the book) for a discussion about the industry's entrenched problems, modeling better forms of leadership, and why so many Hollywood workers are restive, on strike and/or already burning down the old Hollywood in order to build something better.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Co-EP / Writer, Cowboy Bebop, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance)
Melinda Hsu Taylor (Creator / Showrunner / EP, Tom Swift; Writer / Showrunner / EP, Nancy Drew)
Mo Ryan (Author, Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood)

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"Take the Risk: Creative Career Changes" (Season 12) Aug 03, 2023

The thought of changing career paths in an already unpredictable industry can be daunting – but with great risk can come great reward. In this conversation from Season 12, actor/producer turned post-production supervisor Michele L. Williams (Grey's Anatomy), development assistant turned production supervisor Beatriz Chahin (Grand Crew) and publicist turned producer Ngoc Nguyen (Everyone Is Doing Great) discuss taking risks, finding the right career path and mentors, and making unexpected connections.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Michele L. Williams (Post-Production Supervisor, Grey's Anatomy)
Ngoc Nguyen (Producer, Everyone Is Doing Great)
Beatriz Chahin (Production Supervisor, Grand Crew)

MODERATOR:

Emily Gipson (Co-Founder, ATX TV)

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"Constructing Character Through Costume" (Season 12) Jul 27, 2023

Whether a series is set in the present, the past, or a different universe altogether, costume design can be the first thing a viewer notices about a character and world. It has the ability to spark curiosity, nostalgia, or sense of place by telling us who a character is (or more interestingly, who they’re trying to be). In our first in-depth look at costuming, costume designers Trayce Gigi Field (Poker Face, A League of Their Own) and Tiffany Hasbourne (P-Valley, Atlanta) discuss the unpredictable nature of costuming, why each project requires a unique approach, and the collaborative art of costume design.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Trayce Gigi Field (Costume Designer, Poker Face, A League of Their Own)
Tiffany Hasbourne (Costume Designer, P-Valley, Atlanta)

MODERATOR:

Nadia Chaudhury (Eater Austin)

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"As Heard On: TV Soundtracks Go Local" (Season 12) Jul 20, 2023

Join music supervisors Tom Vale (Frog Music Licensing), Jason Harkins, and Maggie Phillips (Deep Cut Music) for a conversation about creating opportunities for Austin musicians, and using your favorite TV soundtracks to help elevate local artists.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Maggie Phillips (Music Supervisor, The Dropout, Fargo)
Tom Vale (Music Supervisor, Walker)
Jason Harkins (Music Supervisor, The Good Fight, Evil)

MODERATOR:

Ben Travers (IndieWire)

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"Casting Adaptations" (Season 12) Jul 13, 2023

Any casual viewer can tell you that the business of adaptations is booming -- and while popular IP might come with name recognition and a built-in fanbase, it also comes with built-in expectations from those fans (and detractors). As one of the earliest pieces of the equation, casting is often at the heart of those expectations, setting the tone for a project and sparking commentary before a single frame has been shot or aired.

Casting Society (CSA) and ATX TV Festival present a conversation with the casting directors behind some of TV's most successful and surprising adaptations about casting everything from beloved characters to real-life figures, the myriad ways that a casting choice comes together (or doesn't), why they're always rooting for actors, and their own origin stories as casting directors.

PANELISTS:

Jeanie Bacharach, CSA (The Dropout, Station Eleven)
Richard Hicks, CSA (The Last Thing He Told Me)
Felicia Fasano, CSA (A League of Their Own)
Conrad Woolfe, CSA (Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies)

MODERATOR:

Sarah Pitre (Alamo Drafthouse)

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"Why Do You Write?" (Season 12) Jul 06, 2023

Writer Greg Iwinkski (Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) joins moderator Sarah Pitre (Alamo Drafthouse) for a wide-ranging discussion about his personal path into writing comedy, what a typical day as a late night writer looks like, late night TV's unique position in the larger culture, the ongoing writers strike and labor movement, and more.

PANELISTS:

Greg Iwinski (Writer, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver)

MODERATOR:

Sarah Pitre (Alamo Drafthouse)

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"Director POV: Jack Bender" (Season 12) Jun 29, 2023

Emmy award-winning director/producer Jack Bender sits down for an inside look at crafting the world of shows like FROM, Mr. Mercedes, and Lost, the role of a producing director, working with actors to shape character, and more.

PANELISTS:

Jack Bender (Director / EP, FROM, Lost)

MODERATOR:

Michael Schneider (Variety)

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"The Women of OUTLANDER" (Season 12) Jun 22, 2023

Outlander star/executive producer Caitríona Balfe and executive producer Maril Davis joined fans at ATX TV Festival on World Outlander Day (June 1, 2023) to give a sneak peek at Season 7 and discuss directing, onscreen chemistry, taking on new roles, and what to expect as the groundbreaking series heads towards it's final season.

This conversation was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Caitríona Balfe (EP / Cast)
Maril Davis (Executive Producer)

MODERATOR:

Reshma Gopaldas (SheKnows)

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"Artificial Intelligence & Us" (Season 12) Jun 15, 2023

Artificial Intelligence is no longer an abstract, futuristic concept – it’s here, changing our lives in countless ways, from social media algorithms and self-driving cars, to operating rooms and autonomous weapons. As our reliance on technology grows, and the possibilities of AI become seemingly limitless, its tangible and philosophical presence in our culture becomes more and more inextricable. In this conversation, we explore TV’s unique ability to reflect and question both the opportunities and risks posed by AI in life, death, love, and beyond -- as well as it's impact on the TV industry itself.

This conversation is presented by Hollywood, Health & Society, and was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S) is a program of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center that provides the entertainment industry with accurate and up-to-date information for storylines on health, safety and security. For more information and resources, visit hollywoodhealthandsociety.org.

PANELISTS:

Kevin Bigley (Actor, Upload)
Dr. Emilia Javorsky (Future of Life Institute)
Alena Smith (Creator / Showrunner / Writer / EP / Director, Dickinson)
Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Co-EP / Writer, Cowboy Bebop, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance)

MODERATOR:

Armine Kourouyan (Hollywood, Health & Society)

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"WGA on Strike!" (Season 12 Premiere) Jun 09, 2023

With fair pay, streaming residuals, artificial intelligence, writers rooms, and on-set experience all on the table, the writers of the WGA have gone pencils down for the first time in 15 years.

Join writers Beau Willimon (WGA East), Julie Plec (WGA West), Zoanne Clack (WGA West), and Greg Iwinski (WGA East) for a first-hand discussion of the issues at stake, the safeguards that writers are fighting for, and why the ongoing strike is necessary to safeguard the future of not just writers, but all entertainment unions and creatives.

This conversation was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Zoanne Clack (Writer, WGA West)
Greg Iwinski (Writer, WGA East, Negotiating Committee)
Julie Plec (Writer, WGA West)

MODERATOR:

Beau Willimon (Writer, WGA East)

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"Powerful TV" (Season 11 Finale) Mar 15, 2023

Television remains one of the most impactful mediums, armed with the power to reach audiences in their personal spaces and connect them with people, experiences, and worlds they might not encounter otherwise. In our Season 11 finale, the Television Academy presents a conversation with creators/showrunners Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show), Sierra Teller Ornelas (Rutherford Falls), and Jason Katims(As We See It) about finding power in comedy, truth, and personal experience, and using story to expand empathy, build community, and inspire action.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

PANELISTS:

Robin Thede (Creator/Showrunner/Writer/EP/Cast, A Black Lady Sketch Show)
Sierra Teller Ornelas (Co-Creator/Showrunner/EP/Writer, Rutherford Falls)
Jason Katims (Creator/Showrunner/EP/Writer, As We See It)
Danielle Turchiano (Moderator)

The Television Academy Honors celebrates and recognizes programming that creates awareness, enlightens, educates and/or positively motivates audiences. Established in 2008, this prestigious award is separate and distinct from Emmy’s recognition of television excellence. Learn more about the Television Academy Honors HERE.

This episode is supported by Equinox Hotels. Book your Equinox Hotel, Hudson Yards experience at: equinox-hotels.com.

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"Class, Poverty, and Writing About the Wealth Gap" (Season 11) Mar 08, 2023

Hollywood, Health & Society presents this Season 11 conversation with creators/showrunnersMiranda Kwok (The Cleaning Lady) and Linda Yvette Chávez (Gentefied) about writing narratives that highlight economic inequality, challenges facing immigrant and working class families, and the complicated nature of the "American dream."

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

PANELISTS:

Linda Yvette Chávez (Co-Creator/EP/Showrunner, Gentefied)
Miranda Kwok (Co-Showrunner/Writer/Executive Producer, The Cleaning Lady)
Armine M. Kourouyan (Moderator, Hollywood, Health and Society)

Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S) is a program of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center that provides the entertainment industry with accurate and up-to-date information for storylines on health, safety and security. For more information and resources, visit hollywoodhealthandsociety.org.

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"ANGELYNE: A Conversation with Emmy Rossum & Allison Miller" (Season 11) Mar 01, 2023

Angelyne star/executive producer Emmy Rossum and showrunner/executive producer Allison Miller join moderator Danielle Turchiano to discuss their exploration of the self-made icon, reconstructing the look and feel of LA in the ‘80s, and how the series has shaped their own perceptions of fame and identity.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

PANELISTS:

Allison Miller (Showrunner / Executive Producer)
Emmy Rossum (Executive Producer / Cast)
Danielle Turchiano (Moderator)

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Peacock’s limited series about fame, identity, survival, billboards, Corvettes, lingerie, men, women, women teasing men, men obsessed with women, West Hollywood, crystals, UFOs, and most importantly of all, the self-proclaimed Rorschach test in pink, glow-in-the-dark queen of the universe, Angelyne. All episodes of Angelyne are streaming now on Peacock.

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"Futurescape: A Look at What's Ahead in TV" (Season 11) Feb 22, 2023

The TV landscape is changing at a fast and furious pace. The volume isn’t slowing down, the definition of “what is TV” has grown more complicated, and the places to watch are only growing. Join the executives behind Euphoria, Yellowjackets, Cruel Summer, Westworld, and more as they discuss what the future of the industry holds in terms of business models, content, timing, costs, and beyond.

This panel was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Kara Buckley (VP Original Programming, Drama Series, HBO)
Jacqueline Sacerio (EVP Scripted Programming, eOne)
Jessie Dicovitsky (SVP Original Programming, Showtime Networks)
Athena Wickham (Head of TV, Kilter Films)
Dan Shorr (Head of Scripted, Rooster Teeth Productions)
Daniel Fienberg (Moderator, The Hollywood Reporter)

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"STATION ELEVEN: How to Make an Episode" (Season 11) Feb 15, 2023

Paramount Television Studios and HBO Max present an inside look at the acclaimed limited series Station Eleven, based on the best-selling novel by Emily St. John Mandel, live at ATX TV Festival Season 11. Join the creative team behind the series for a deep dive into the creative and logistical process of bringing an episode to life, from pre-production to post-production to screen.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

All episodes of Station Eleven are streaming now on HBO Max: https://www.hbomax.com/

PANELISTS:

Patrick Somerville (Creator/Showrunner/EP)
Ruth Ammon (Production Designer)
Jeanie Bacharach, CSA (Casting Director)
Liza Richardson (Music Supervisor)
Helen Huang (Costume Designer)
Steve Cosens (Cinematographer)
David Eisenberg (Editor)
Chris Ryan (Moderator, The Ringer)

ABOUT THE SERIES:

A post-apocalyptic saga spanning multiple timelines, this limited drama series tells the stories of survivors of a devastating flu as they attempt to rebuild and reimagine the world anew while holding on to the best of what's been lost. STATION ELEVEN is based on the international bestseller of the same name by Emily St. John Mandel.

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"Weapons of War & Peace: MANHATTAN" (Season 11) Feb 08, 2023

USC Annenberg's Hollywood, Health & Society and the creative team behind World War II drama Manhattan revisit the series seven years later in this conversation about portraying human cost of nuclear war, writing marginalized voices back into history, and why stories about nuclear threats remain as timely as ever.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

PANELISTS:

Sam Shaw (Creator / Writer / Executive Producer)
Thomas Schlamme (Director / Executive Producer)
Lila Byock (Writer)
Kate Langrall Folb (Director, Hollywood, Health and Society)

Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S) is a program of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center that provides the entertainment industry with accurate and up-to-date information for storylines on health, safety and security. For more information and resources, visit hollywoodhealthandsociety.org.

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"Actor POV: Building Character" (Season 11) Feb 01, 2023

Adrianne Palicki (The Orville, Friday Night Lights) and Arielle Kebbel (9-1-1, The Vampire Diaries) come together over a round of drinks for this 1-on-1 conversation about shaping a character from an actor’s perspective – from auditions and prep, to suiting up and performing stunts, to finding a connection to the material (or writing your own). Sit back, pour a glass, and settle in for a peek inside the Actor's POV.

This panel was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Adrianne Palicki (Actor, The Orville, Friday Night Lights)
Arielle Kebbel (Actor, 9-1-1, The Vampire Diaries)

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"Surreality is the New Reality" (Season 11) Jan 25, 2023

A conversation about the creative and subversive ways in which fictional series are blurring the lines between "real" and "imagined" -- and what "reality" actually means within the world of a show. Join the creatives behind AMC's Kevin Can F**k Himself and Apple TV+ original Dickinson for a discussion about the challenges and thrills of breaking from traditional form to create tension between a character's emotional and physical realities, and how these surrealist tendencies inform not only our relationship to the story - but our expectations of the medium.

This panel was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Valerie Armstrong (Creator/EP, Kevin Can F**K Himself)
Silas Howard (Director/EP, Dickinson)
Emily Moss Wilson (Moderator, Writer/Director)

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"As We See It" (Season 11) Jan 18, 2023

Join showrunner Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood) and actor Sue Ann Pien for a deep dive into the Prime Video original series As We See It, as the two discuss their deeply personal ties to the story, casting authentically, and what they hope viewers -- and the industry -- take away from the series.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Jason Katims (Creator/Showrunner/Writer/EP)
Sue Ann Pien (Actor)
Michael Schneider (Moderator, Variety)

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"A Conversation with ATX TV Awardee Lesli Linka Glatter" (Season 11) Jan 11, 2023

ATX TV Festival and Texas Monthly present a conversation with “Achievement in Television eXcellence” Awardee, Emmy-nominated director/producer, and current President of the Director’s Guild of America, Lesli Linka Glatter! Glatter was joined by director/producer and longtime friend Thomas Schlamme (The West Wing, Snowfall) at ATX TV Festival Season 11 for an intimate, in-depth conversation celebrating her exceptional career as a producing director and creative, spanning more than 20 years of iconic TV series such as Homeland, Mad Men, The West Wing, ER, Gilmore Girls, Twin Peaks, and more.

This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

For almost half a century, Texas Monthly has chronicled life in the Lone Star State, exploring its politics and personalities, barbecue and business, true crime and tacos, honky-tonks and hiking. To read more & subscribe, visit: https://www.texasmonthly.com/

PANELISTS:

Lesli Linka Glatter (Director/Producer; President, Director's Guild of America)
Thomas Schlamme (Director/Producer)

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"Genre Close Up: Crime Fiction" (Season 11) Jan 04, 2023

From outcasts and scoundrels, to the disgraced and displaced, creator/showrunner/producer Graham Yost (Justified, Slow Horses) and director/producer/showrunner Lawrence Trilling (Outer Range, Goliath) have mastered the hallmarks of crime fiction, and the art of subverting them. Get a closer look at TV's criminal element in this deep dive into the Crime Fiction genre, with two of the medium's finest.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Graham Yost (Creator/Showrunner/Writer/EP, Justified; Executive Producer, Slow Horses)
Lawrence Trilling (Director/EP/Showrunner, Goliath; Director/EP, Outer Range)
Chris Ryan (Moderator, The Ringer)

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"Casting Across Time" (Season 11) Dec 21, 2022

Finding the right actor for a single role is challenging enough -- but finding the right actors for a role that spans decades can make or break a series. Hear from the casting directors behind some of TV's most ambitious series - Station Eleven and This Is Us - for a discussion on the ins-and-outs of casting multiple actors for a single role, striking the right chemistry within each timeline, and shaping dynamic ensembles.

This conversation is presented by The Casting Society, and was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022). Learn more about The Casting Society at castingsociety.com.

PANELISTS:

Jeanie Bacharach, CSA (Casting Director, Station Eleven)
Josh Einsohn, CSA (Casting Director, This Is Us)
Ben Travers (Moderator, Indiewire)

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"The Truth About Adapting True Crime" (Season 11) Dec 14, 2022

As the IP boom continues, the “true crime” genre has taken center stage, with adaptations of unbelievable-yet-somehow-real stories ranging from absurd and petty, to sober and informative, or haunting and gruesome. With “true” crime inevitably comes real victims at the center, adding another layer to the adaptation process. How do you adapt a story that is both uniquely entertaining, and still in service of the truth? How do you balance tone and character with the real crime?

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Maggie Cohn (Co-Showrunner/Writer/EP, The Staircase)
Ingrid Escajeda (Showrunner/Writer/EP, Griselda)
Emily Moss Wilson (Moderator; Writer/Director)

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"Creating a Critical Mass of Muslim Talent Behind and In Front of the Camera" (Season 11) Dec 07, 2022

The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau and ATX TV present "Creating a Critical Mass of Muslim Talent Behind and in Front of the Camera," recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

Muslim producers, screenwriters, directors, and actors are proving that there is room not only for stories that defy stereotypes, but ones that reflect the messy, complex ways in which being Muslim converges with so many other parts of one’s identity. Tune in for a conversation about how Muslim storytellers in Hollywood are forging their way ahead in creating a much needed critical mass to change the tide so authentic and nuanced stories can rise to the top.

Learn more about The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau: https://www.mpachollywoodbureau.org/

PRODUCER'S NOTE: As you may hear, our production team experienced some audio issues during the opening portion of this panel (from around 9:30-19:15 of this episode). We have tried to correct this to the best of our ability, and hope you'll stick around for the rest of this excellent conversation!

PANELISTS:

Aasif Mandvi (Actor, Evil)
Zarqa Nawaz (Creator/Writer/Producer, Zarqa, Little Mosque on the Prairie)
Hisham Tawfiq (Actor, The Blacklist)
Idil Ibrahim (Director/Writer, Little America)
Ubah Mohamed (Writer/Producer, LA Law, Legends of Tomorrow)
Sireen Sawaf (Moderator, MPAC Board Member)

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"One Story. Multiple Timelines." (Season 11) Nov 30, 2022

While most stories follow a linear path, some are best told in parallel - unfolding across multiple timelines that inform and shape one another, while simultaneously deepening our understanding of the story and its characters. Join the showrunners behind the HBO Max original series "The Staircase" and "Station Eleven" for a closer look at what makes a story suited to this structure, how to creatively juggle one story across multiple points in time, and the ways in which a multi-timeline structure changes the stakes and challenges our expectations as viewers.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Maggie Cohn (Co-Showrunner/Writer/EP, The Staircase)
Patrick Somerville (Creator/Showrunner/EP, Station Eleven)
Ben Travers (Moderator, IndieWire)

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"PARENTHOOD Reunion" (Season 11) Nov 23, 2022

Creator/showrunner/executive producer Jason Katims, director/executive producer Lawrence Trilling, and cast members Dax Shepard, Joy Bryant, Erika Christensen, and Monica Potter reunite at ATX TV Festival Season 11 in Austin, TX to celebrate the beloved family drama Parenthood. Join the creatives and cast as they revisit their favorite memories and scenes, the process of finding the magic Braverman chemistry, making the audience (and themselves) cry, and why working together was the best experience of their careers.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Jason Katims (Creator / Showrunner / EP / Writer / Director)
Lawrence Trilling (Director / EP)
Dax Shepard (Cast)
Joy Bryant (Cast)
Erika Christensen (Cast)
Monica Potter (Cast)
Samantha Highfill (Moderator, Entertainment Weekly)

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"JUSTIFIED Creatives Reunion presented by FX" (Season 11) Nov 16, 2022

FX and ATX TV present a reunion with the creative team behind Justified! Seven years after the finale, The Ringer's Chris Ryan joins creator / showrunner / executive producer Graham Yost ("Slow Horses") and the prolific writers, producers, and directors behind the acclaimed modern western (based on the works of Elmore Leonard) at ATX TV Festival to reflect on the show's legacy, the enduring creative partnerships that resulted, the upcoming limited series, and much more.

Stream all episodes of JUSTIFIED now on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Graham Yost (Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer)
Michael Dinner (Executive Producer / Director)
Taylor Elmore (Writer / Producer)
Dave Andron (Writer / Producer)
Chris Provenzano (Writer / Producer)
Benjamin Cavell (Writer / Producer)
Ingrid Escajeda (Writer / Producer)
VJ Boyd (Writer / Producer)
Wendy Calhoun (Writer / Producer)
Chris Ryan (Moderator, The Ringer)

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"The Toxic Myths of Hollywood" (Season 11) Nov 09, 2022

What are the myths that the entertainment industry propagates around what creativity is, how “a real artist” works, how folks in the trenches should be treated, where we're at on true inclusion, and how creative projects should be run? What has been done to dismantle the most damaging, ridiculous and false myths — but which ones are proving very difficult to kill, even when many people have tried to kill them with fire? Join Mo Ryan, author of “Burn It Down" (coming in 2023) and actor Judy Reyes (Scrubs, Claws) for an honest conversation about the industry's changes, evolutions, stubborn stupidities and more.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Mo Ryan (Author; Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair)
Judy Reyes (Actor, Scrubs, Claws)

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"Director POV: MANHATTAN with Tommy Schlamme" (Season 11) Nov 02, 2022

Emmy award-winning director/producer Tommy Schlamme (The West Wing, Snowfall) takes us inside the process of crafting the pilot episode of Sam Shaw's WWII-era thriller "Manhattan." Join Schlamme and moderator Ben Travers (IndieWire) for an in-depth conversation about establishing tone and visual style, collaborating with purpose, and finding your way into a story -- all from a director's POV.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Tommy Schlamme (Director / Executive Producer, Manhattan, The West Wing, Snowfall)
Ben Travers (Moderator, IndieWire)

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"Not Another @#% Politician?! New Civic Leaders on TV" (Season 11) Oct 26, 2022

Cinereach, The Civic Leadership Stories Project, and ATX TV Festival present a look at how storylines about civic leadership and actions can break stereotypes, engage audiences, and maybe even help save democracy. Panelists also provide a first look at "Watching Out for Democracy," an unprecedented study of civic storylines in top-rated entertainment TV shows during 2020, led by the Center for Media & Social Impact (CMSI) in collaboration with MTV Entertainment Group and When We All Vote.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Melvin Mar (Producer, Speechless, Fresh Off The Boat)
Paula Weissman (Lead Researcher, Center for Media & Social Impact)
Pooja Sethi (Chief of Staff in the Texas House of Representatives)
Will Jenkins (The Civic Leadership Stories Project)
Candice McFarlane (Cinereach)

ABOUT THE CIVIC LEADERSHIP STORIES PROJECT

The Civic Leadership Stories Project supports scriptwriters, showrunners, producers, talent, and other creatives telling storylines about people who are shaking up how things are done in places of power. These storylines (which are not just in “political” shows) can inspire audiences to get involved with voting, advocacy, and public service. The Project offers show consulting with real life civic leaders, story and character libraries, writers workshops, and more. As part of the Project, researchers at the Center for Media & Social Impact, in partnership with MTV Entertainment Studios and When We All Vote, recently released an unprecedented study of how voting, civic engagement, and civic leadership are shown in the top scripted and unscripted entertainment programming.

Find out more at https://www.civicleadershipstories.com.

Learn more about Cinereach: https://www.cinereach.org/

Learn more about the Center for Media & Social Impact (CMSI): https://cmsimpact.org/

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"Queer For Fear" (Season 11) Oct 19, 2022

An inside look at Shudder’s original docuseries QUEER FOR FEAR: THE HISTORY OF QUEER HORROR. Join the creatives for a conversation about their horror origin stories, revisiting canon through a queer lens, and why LGBTQIA+ creators and fans alike are so drawn to the genre.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

Stream Queer for Fear now on Shudder: https://www.shudder.com/

PANELISTS:

Bryan Fuller (Executive Producer)
Steak House (Executive Producer)
Nay Bever (Consultant)
Jim Halterman (Moderator, TV Guide Magazine / TV Insider)

ABOUT THE SERIES:

From Executive Producers Bryan Fuller (Hannibal) and Steak House (The Mustang), Queer for Fear is a four-part documentary series about the history of the LGBTQ+ community in the horror and thriller genres. From its literary origins with queer authors Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Oscar Wilde to the pansy craze of the 1920s that influenced Universal Monsters and Hitchcock; from the “lavender scare” alien invasion films of the mid-20th century to the AIDS obsessed bloodletting of 80s vampire films; through genre-bending horrors from a new generation of queer creators; Queer for Fear re-examines genre stories through a queer lens, seeing them not as violent, murderous narratives, but as tales of survival that resonate thematically with queer audiences everywhere.

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"Another Time & Place: Constructing a Period Piece" (Season 11) Oct 12, 2022

The artists behind Interview With the Vampire (AMC Plus), Dickinson (Apple TV+), Dark Winds (AMC) and more delve into the research, ingenuity, and painstaking detail involved in creating (and recreating) histories real and imagined for the small screen.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Mara LePere Schloop (Production Designer, Interview With The Vampire, Pachinko)
Chris Eyre (Director, Dark Winds)
Silas Howard (Director, Dickinson, A League of Their Own)
Emily Moss Wilson (Moderator / Writer, Director)

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"A Conversation on Consent" (Season 11) Oct 05, 2022

TV has no shortage of PDA, but instances of enthusiastic consent are much more rare. Join actors Nick Wechsler (Revenge, The Boys), Jemima Rooper (Flowers In the Attic: The Origin) and Hannah Dodd (Flowers In the Attic: The Origin) for an honest conversation about the various factors that go into shaping what does/doesn't make it on screen, and how the presence of on screen consent (or lack thereof) affects not only the story and performance being given, but the audience's perception of what is considered "romantic" or "loving."

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Nick Wechsler (Actor, The Boys, Revenge)
Jemima Rooper (Actor, Flowers in the Attic: The Origin)
Hannah Dodd (Actor, Flowers in the Attic: The Origin)
Emily Longeretta (Moderator, Variety)

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"Funny AF" (Season 11) Sep 28, 2022

Universal Studio Group and ATX TV present “Funny AF,” a conversation with the stars and creatives behind the studio's critically acclaimed comedy slate, including Peacock originals KILLING IT and RUTHERFORD FALLS, and NBC's GRAND CREW, AMERICAN AUTO, and DANCING WITH MYSELF.

This panel was recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

Stream Killing It and Rutherford Falls on Peacock: peacocktv.com.

Stream Dancing With Myself, Grand Crew, and American Auto on NBC.com or Peacock: peacocktv.com.

PANELISTS:

Phil Augusta Jackson (Creator/Showrunner/Writer/EP, Grand Crew)
Craig Robinson (Executive Producer/Cast, Killing It)
X Mayo (Cast, American Auto)
Ed Helms (Co-Creator/Executive Producer/Cast, Rutherford Falls)
Liza Koshy (Creator/Judge, Dancing With Myself)
Emily Longeretta (Moderator, Variety)

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"GLAAD Fireside Chat with Brian Michael Smith" (Season 11) Sep 21, 2022

Brian Michael Smith, the trailblazing actor and advocate who portrays firefighter Paul Strickland on FOX’s hit series 9-1-1: Lone Star, joins GLAAD's Alex Schmider for an intimate conversation about Smith's groundbreaking lead role, his fight for transgender equality on screen and off, and Texas as an important state for the show and inclusion at large.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

PANELISTS:

Brian Michael Smith (Actor, 9-1-1: Lonestar, Queen Sugar)
Alex Schmider (Moderator, Director of Transgender Representation, GLAAD)

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"Into the IP-Verse: Building a Franchise" (Season 11) Sep 14, 2022

There’s no denying that in the era of IP, successful franchises are king – but franchises aren’t born overnight. So what does it take to develop and maintain a universe that not only honors the original IP, but expands on it in new and exciting ways? What are the hallmarks of a truly successful franchise? How do you decide who gets the spinoff/dedicated series from large and extravagant worlds? The creatives and executives behind some of TV’s biggest franchises join us for a look at the inner-workings of the IP-verse – and where it’s headed next.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

PANELISTS:

Scott Gimple (Chief Content Officer, The Walking Dead Universe)
Joby Harold (Writer/EP, Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Scott Nemes (President of Television, AGBO)
Charmaine DeGraté (Writer/Co-EP, House of the Dragon, Daisy Jones & The Six, LucasFilm)
Daniel Fienberg (Moderator, The Hollywood Reporter)

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"Telling Authentic Immigrant Stories on Television" (Season 11) Sep 07, 2022

Creatives Linda Yvette Chávez (Gentefied), Miranda Kwok (The Cleaning Lady), Melvin Mar (Fresh Off the Boat), and Mike Gauyo (Send Help) discuss their respective journeys to bringing nuanced immigrant characters to life on screen, and the need for authentic storytelling spanning a range of immigrant experiences. Presented in partnership with Define American, and Hollywood, Health & Society.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

PANELISTS:

Linda Yvette Chávez (Co-Creator/Co-EP/Showrunner, Gentefied)
Miranda Kwok (Writer/Executive Producer, The Cleaning Lady)
Melvin Mar (Executive Producer, Fresh Off the Boat, Speechless)
Mike Gauyo (Co-Creator/Executive Producer, (Send Help)
Charlene Jimenez (Moderator, Define American)

Define American is a culture change organization that uses the power of narrative to humanize conversations about immigrants. Learn more at defineamerican.com.

Hollywood, Health & Society (HH&S) is a program of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center that provides the entertainment industry with accurate and up-to-date information for storylines on health, safety and security. For more information and resources, visit hollywoodhealthandsociety.org.

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"Comedy Showrunners" (Season 11) Aug 31, 2022

The funniest f*cking showrunners in TV join us to discuss the state of comedy, the art of running (and sometimes starring in) the show, and what it takes to break through the noise of too-much-TV.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022).

PANELISTS:

Phil Augusta Jackson (Creator/Showrunner/EP/Writer, Grand Crew)
Robin Thede (Creator/Showrunner/Writer/EP/Cast, A Black Lady Sketch Show)
Sierra Teller Ornelas (Co-Creator/Showrunner/EP/Writer, Rutherford Falls)
Danielle Turchiano (Moderator, Metacritic)

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"The New (Book) Adaptation" (Season 11) Aug 24, 2022

A look at straight-forward adaptations and the pressure to please a fanbase, vs. using the IP as a launching place to tell a new story. When are you allowed to diverge, and what from the original text is sacred?

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Patrick Somerville (Creator/Showrunner/EP, Station Eleven)
Graham Roland (Creator/Writer/EP, Dark Winds)
Sarah Pitre (Moderator, Alamo Drafthouse)

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"Dangerous Women" (Season 11) Aug 17, 2022

While male characters have long been afforded opportunities to push the boundaries of TV storytelling, it feels like women are finally getting the opportunity to do the same. Tune in to hear the creators, directors, producers, and actors responsible for shaping some of our favorite “dangerous” women explore the complicated villains, unconventional heroes, rule-breakers (and everything in between) who dare to challenge the status quo and redefine who/what a leading woman can be.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Lesli Linka Glatter (Director/EP, Love and Death, Homeland)
Valerie Armstrong (Creator/EP, Kevin Can F**k Himself)
Katja Herbers (Actor, Evil)
Melinda Hsu Taylor (Co-Creator/Writer/EP, Tom Swift)
Angela Sarafyan (Actor, Westworld)
Tara Ariano (Moderator, Extra Hot Great)

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"Robin Thede Answers Your Questions About the Industry" (Season 11) Aug 10, 2022

Creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer, and actor Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show) answers all the questions about writing, pitching, staffing, and more that you’ve been dying to know, but were too afraid to ask.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Robin Thede (Creator/Showrunner/Writer/EP/Actor, A Black Lady Sketch Show)
Jacqueline Coley (Moderator, Rotten Tomatoes)

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"The Last Note" (Season 11) Aug 03, 2022

An episode ends, credits roll, and one final music cue hits. What song is playing? Does it break the tension, or hold you in it as you transition out of one world and back into real life? Credit sequences tend to get short shrift in a time where we're constantly being shuffled along to the next episode, but a great song can give us time (and reason) to pause and appreciate what we've just seen, or introduce us to a new song altogether. Go inside the process of choosing the final cue - and the year's most memorable needle drops - with the music supervisors who have made it an art form.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Jen Malone (Music Supervisor, Euphoria, Yellowjackets)
Liza Richardson (Music Supervisor, Station Eleven, Watchmen)
Maggie Phillips (Music Supervisor, The Dropout, The Great)
Ben Travers (Moderator, IndieWire)

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"Reinventing the Watercooler (or How to Get & Keep an Audience)" (Season 11) Jul 27, 2022

All at once, or week to week? Sundays, Thursdays, or somewhere in between? The way we watch and discover new TV shows almost feels like a personality test at this point (“Which Binge Model Are You?”) – but what effect do these various release models have on the long term success of a show, and how audiences engage with it? With more ways and places to watch TV than ever before, the answers to these questions feel more subjective than ever. Join the executives and creatives behind bona fide hits Cruel Summer and Yellowjackets for a discussion on strategy, trial and error, and the reinvention of the “watercooler” show.

**SPOILER WARNING: Contains spoilers for both Yellowjackets Season 1 and Cruel Summer Season 1.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Drew Comins (Executive Producer, Yellowjackets)

Michelle Purple (Executive Producer, Cruel Summer)

Jacqueline Sacerio (EVP Scripted Programming, eOne)

Sarah Pitre (Moderator, Alamo Drafthouse)

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"GOAL! with Zach Braff & Bill Lawrence" (Season 11) Jul 20, 2022

The TV Campfire Podcast is back with brand new releases from ATX TV Festival Season 11!

Get caught up with festival co-founders and TV Campfire co-hosts Caitlin McFarland & Emily Gipson on all things ATX TV (including this year's festival), and then join Scrubs and Ted Lasso collaborators Bill Lawrence and Zach Braff for a one-on-one to chat about their decades-long creative partnership and friendship as they share behind-the-scenes stories, give some bad (and occasionally good) advice, and discuss what makes great comedy resonate long after we're done watching.

This conversation was originally recorded at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022) in Austin, TX.

PANELISTS:

Bill Lawrence (Creator / Showrunner / EP / Director)
Zach Braff (Actor / Writer / Director)

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"TV Mixtape: Original Songs" (Season 10) Dec 16, 2021

When it comes to TV soundtracks, finding and securing the perfect song out of millions of options is hard enough. But creating the perfect song and turning it into a legitimate earworm? Even harder. Join us for an inside look at the unique process of constructing TV’s catchiest, funniest, and most moving original songs, with the geniuses behind them.

This panel originally aired on June 14, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Loren Bouchard (Creator/Showrunner/EP, Central Park, Bob's Burgers)
Nida Manzoor (Showrunner/EP, We Are Lady Parts)
Chris Kelly (Showrunner/EP, The Other Two)
Sarah Schneider (Showrunner/EP, The Other Two)
Jeff Richmond (Composer/EP, Girls5Eva)
Siddhartha Khosla (Composer, This Is Us)

MODERATOR: Daniel Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

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"Advancing the Narrative: Abortion on TV" presented by Hollywood, Health & Society (Season 10) Dec 09, 2021

Abortion storylines are becoming more commonplace, but many still aren’t reflective of the real-life circumstances of most abortion patients in the U.S. - from representation of race and class, to access and parental status. This panel will explore how TV can further improve depictions of abortion onscreen, and how by creating awareness and lowering the disparities between fictional representation and real-world statistics, the industry can use its power on and off screen to encourage proactiveness around reproductive health.

This panel originally aired as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

For more information about USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center's Hollywood, Health and Society, and the resources they provide, please visit: hollywoodhealthandsociety.org

PANELISTS:

Carina Adly MacKenzie (Creator, Roswell, New Mexico)
Merritt Tierce (Writer, Orange is the New Black)
Linda Schuyler (Co-Creator/EP, Degrassi: The Next Generation, Degrassi: Next Class)
Jacey Heldrich (Writer, The Handmaid's Tale)
Janine Sherman Barrois (Showrunner/EP, Claws)

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"Buying & Selling with 2020 Hindsight" (Season 10) Dec 02, 2021

Heading in to 2020, the TV business was already facing seismic shifts brought on by multiple factors such as new direct-to-consumer streaming services entering the marketplace, declining ratings for ad-driven outlets, a changing international market, and a reckoning on agency packaging fees, to name a few. Add in an unprecedented global pandemic that halted production on 200 shows overnight, and you’ve got the makings of a disruption that could change TV economics forever. What does the business look like as we emerge from this pandemic and what lies ahead? Hear from studio, network, streamer, and production company executives as they reflect on 2020 and predict the future state of buying and selling a TV show in 2021.

This panel originally aired June 13, 2021, as part of ATX Television Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Bryan Seabury (EVP Drama Development, Broadcast and Cable Programming, CBS Studios)
Kathleen McCaffrey (SVP Programming, HBO)
Ali Krug (Vice President, Television, Annapurna TV)
Amanda Burrell (President, Team Downey)

MODERATOR: Daniel Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

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"The Queer Gaze" (Season 10) Nov 25, 2021

An in-depth conversation with creators, writers and directors about producing authentically Queer stories, pushing TV beyond the lens of heteronormativity, and the urgency of creating a more inclusive Queer canon for modern LGBTQ+ audiences.

This panel originally aired June 13, 2021 as part of ATX Television Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Josh Feldman (Showrunner/EP/Actor, This Close)
Silas Howard (Director, Dickinson)
Brian Tanen (Showrunner/EP, Love, Victor)
Lisa France (Director, Queen Sugar)
Tanya Saracho (Showrunner/EP/Director, Vida)

Moderator: Jim Halterman (TV Guide Magazine)

Interpreter: Robbie Sutton

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"Guess Who's Laughing Now" presented with GLAAD (Season 10) Nov 18, 2021

From ELLEN to WILL & GRACE to MODERN FAMILY, some of the most culturally significant shows have featured queer characters stealing scenes in sitcoms, and hearts as they do. Trans characters, however, have more often than not been the target of punchlines, or made into the joke altogether. The tide is turning thanks to a new wave of trans creators, writers, and performers who are bringing their comedic voice to the forefront. Presented by GLAAD and The Syndication Project, join us for a conversation about comedic boundaries (or lack thereof), writing for the 2021 viewer (whoever that is), and being really f*cking funny (why the hell not, we deserve).

This panel originally aired on June 13, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Jesse Leigh (Actor, RUTHERFORD FALLS)

Nava Mau (Actor, GENERA+ION)

Armand Fields (Actor, WORK IN PROGRESS)

Rain Valdez (Creator/EP/Actor, RAZOR TONGUE)

Alex Schmider (Associate Director of Transgender Representation, GLAAD)

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Channel Changers: A Conversation with TV's Leaders (Season 10) Nov 11, 2021

An industry-forward conversation with top network, studio, and streamer executives about the state of the industry, the personal and professional philosophies they bring to their individual brands, and why inclusivity at all levels remains imperative to producing bigger and better storytelling.

This panel originally aired on June 20, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Sarah Aubrey (Head of Original Content, HBO Max)

Lisa Katz (President, Entertainment Scripted Content, NBCU Television and Streaming)

Tina Perry (President, OWN)

Karey Burke (President, 20th Television)

Christina Davis (former President, Original Programming, Starz)

Jana Winograde (President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks Inc.)

MODERATOR: Jessica Radloff (Glamour’s West Coast Editor)

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A Conversation with Breakthrough Awardee Angelica Ross & Sheryl Lee Ralph (Season 10) Nov 04, 2021

We were honored to present our very first “Breakthrough Award” to actor, writer, producer, and human rights advocate Angelica Ross (#Pose). This inaugural award seeks to recognize a creative voice who has made a unique and substantial imprint on TV, and exemplifies not only the current moment in television, but the possibilities of its future. Ross was joined by special guest moderator Sheryl Lee Ralph for a one-on-one conversation about her multi-hyphenate career, her advocacy work, and her work in TV, which includes Emmy-nominated web series HER STORY, DANGER AND EGGS, CLAWS, TRANSPARENT, and her breakthrough role on FX’s critically-acclaimed series POSE as "Candy Ferocity" from the House of Abundance. In 2019, Ross made history by becoming the first trans actress to secure two series regular roles with POSE and AMERICAN HORROR STORY: 1984. She can most recently be seen in FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: DOUBLE FEATURE, now available on Hulu.

This panel originally aired on June 16, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELIST: Angelica Ross (Actor/Writer/Producer/Human Rights Advocate)

MODERATOR: Sheryl Lee Ralph (Actor/Singer/Writer)

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A Conversation with Achievement in Television eXcellence Awardee Michael J. Fox & Denis Leary (Season 10) Oct 28, 2021

ATX TV Festival is honored to present its annual “Award in Television eXcellence” to five-time Emmy award winning and four-time Golden Globe winning actor, producer, activist, and New York Times best-selling author Michael J. Fox. First given in 2014, the award seeks to recognize individuals whose career reflects the very best of television, through work that is thought-provoking, genuine, expansive, and ultimately, entertaining. As Season 10’s honoree, Fox joins the festival for an intimate, retrospective conversation spanning his iconic performances on Family Ties and Spin City, critically acclaimed guest turns on The Good Wife and Rescue Me, his recent memoir, “No Time Like the Future,” and more.

This panel originally aired on June 16, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Michael J. Fox (Actor, Producer, Activist, Author)
Denis Leary (Actor, Producer, Writer, Director)

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"Growing Up Is Hard: A New Generation of YA Protagonists" (Season 10) Oct 21, 2021

Being a teenager has always been hard, but the issues they are facing in 2021 are beyond most adults’ comprehension. How these issues are portrayed on TV is as widely varied as the matters themselves and differs greatly depending on the perspective of the protagonist. These YA creators and actors discuss how they approach these stories based on who their character(s) is: their race, gender, sexuality, socio-economic level, religion, etc. And how do each of these elements change how these complex stories are told?

This panel originally aired on June 12, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Gina Fattore (Showrunner/EP, Dare Me)

Tracey Wigfield (Showrunner/Writer/EP, Saved by the Bell)

Michael Cimino (Actor, Love, Victor)

Kaylee Bryant (Actor, Legacies)

MODERATOR: Philiana Ng (Entertainment Tonight)

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"Small Axe" with Steve McQueen & Channing Godfrey Peoples presented by Prime Video & Amazon Studios (Season 10) Oct 14, 2021

Amazon Studios & Prime Video present an in-depth look at SMALL AXE, the critically acclaimed anthology series based on the real-life experiences of London's West Indian community set between the late 1960s to the mid-1980s. Series creator, co-writer, co-editor, director and executive producer, Steve McQueen is joined by writer/director/producer Channing Godfrey Peoples for a one-on-one conversation and exploration of the five films that comprise the series.

SMALL AXE is available on Amazon Prime Video.

This panel originally aired on June 13, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Steve McQueen (Creator/Co-Writer/Co-Editor/Director/EP)

MODERATOR: Channing Godfrey Peoples (Writer/Director/Producer, Miss Juneteenth)

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"The Other Pandemic: HIV & AIDS on TV Past and Present" presented by Hollywood, Health & Society (Season 10) Oct 07, 2021

Just as television creatives in the last year were faced with a choice to engage (or not engage) with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the industry faced a similar choice in the 1980s with the arrival of HIV & AIDS.

As the virus progressed in real time, so did lack of information, fear, and ignorance -- which was often reflected on screen through early portrayals of HIV and AIDS that were problematic to the very communities most devastated by the virus. The ‘90s brought a rise in more educated and empathetic portrayals with ER and LIFE GOES ON, opening the door to even more nuanced storylines on BROTHERS & SISTERS, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, and LOOKING.

All of these series allowed TV to explore HIV not as a death sentence, but as a medical condition to be managed and treated like any other, without stigmatization. This conversation explores TV’s complicated history in regards to HIV & AIDS storylines, and the ways in which it has dismantled stereotypes by showing those living with HIV and AIDS as capable of not just surviving, but thriving.

This panel originally aired as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

For more information and resources, please visit hollywoodhealthandsociety.org.

PANELISTS:

Neal Baer, M.D. (Writer/EP, ER)
Steven Canals (Showrunner/EP, Pose)
Michael Lannan (Creator/EP, Looking)
Daniel Franzese (Actor, Looking)

MODERATOR: Manuel Betancourt

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"Degrassi: The Next Generation" 20th Anniversary Panel presented by Tubi (Season 10) Sep 30, 2021

ATX TV Festival’s Season 10 Opening Night included a 20th Anniversary panel for the groundbreaking Canadian series DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION presented by Tubi. Marking 20 years since the series premiere, the panel features creatives and cast from across the show’s 14-season run as they revisit iconic storylines and moments from the series, the show’s groundbreaking approach to young adult storytelling, behind-the-scenes stories, and more.

All episodes of DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION are available to stream free on Tubi!

This panel originally aired on June 11, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Linda Schuyler (Co-Creator/EP)

Stephen Stohn (Executive Producer)

Stefan Brogren (Producer/Director/Cast)

Aaron Martin (EP/Writer)

Aislinn Paul (Cast)

Shane Kippel (Cast)

Luke Bilyk (Cast)

Lauren Collins (Cast)

Munro Chambers (Cast)

Jake Epstein (Cast)

Daniel Clark (Cast)

Andrea Lewis (Cast)

Christina Schmidt (Cast)

MODERATOR: Louis Peitzman

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"TV In an Era of Racial Reckoning" presented by ACLU (Season 10) Sep 23, 2021

The past year has seen the fault lines of our country exposed and exploited, and we've seen loss to an unmatched degree. Through all the grief and introspection, the divisions of our country have been made crystal-clear. At this critical inflection point, the ACLU has launched "Systemic Equality", a bold platform which reimagines the broken systems that are woven into the fabric of our society. But imagining an anti-racist, healed America means not just bold policies, but bold storytelling.

In this conversation, ACLU Texas Communications Director Darryl Ewing sits down with writers, producers, and showrunners to discuss how to repair inequitable systems and build a future through storytelling, both on and off the screen in TV today.

Learn more about the ACLU's Systemic Equality platform HERE.

This panel originally aired June 14, 2021, as part of ATX Television Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Monica Macer (Producer/Writer, Queen Sugar, MacGyver)
Little Marvin (Producer/Writer, Them)
Ashley Nicole Black (Producer/Writer/Actor, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Ted Lasso)
Kay Oyegun (Producer/Director/Writer, Queen Sugar, This Is Us)

MODERATOR: Darryl Ewing (Communications Director, ACLU of Texas)

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"OZ" Retrospective with Tom Fontana & Cast (Season 10) Sep 16, 2021

A look back at the groundbreaking series OZ, which debuted in 1997 as HBO’s first original one-hour drama. In this special ATX retrospective, creator Tom Fontana and cast members Terry Kinney, Lee Tergesen, Dean Winters, Harold Perrineau, and Kirk Acevedo reflect on the show's creative and cultural impact, their favorite on-set memories, and the enduring friendship that resulted.

This panel originally aired on June 14, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Tom Fontana (Creator/EP)
Terry Kinney (Director/Cast)
Lee Tergesen (Cast)
Dean Winters (Cast)
Harold Perrineau (Cast)
Kirk Acevedo (Cast)

MODERATOR: Eric Deggans (NPR)

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Indigenize the Narrative (Season 10) Sep 09, 2021

Native American and Indigenous storytellers long preceded the days of television, but have largely been excluded from the industry, stereotyped by inauthentic storytelling, or erased from the picture altogether. However, these creatives are changing TV for the better, and reclaiming their long-overdue seat at the table. Join us for a conversation with the Native American and Indigenous actors, writers, directors, and producers that are re-centering Indigenous storytelling and producing dynamic TV in the process.

This panel originally aired June 14, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Sierra Teller Ornelas (Showrunner/EP/Co-Creator, Rutherford Falls)
Sydney Freeland (Director, Rutherford Falls, The Wilds)
Michael Greyeyes (Actor, Rutherford Falls)
Kimberly Guerrero (Actor, Rutherford Falls, The Wilds)

MODERATOR: Vincent Schilling (Indian Country Today)

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"The Messy Middle" presented with DREDF & DMAP (Season 10) Sep 02, 2021

While overall representation of disabilities on TV is slowly but surely improving, many series still tend to depict characters with visible disabilities as the Tragic Victim or the Heroic Martyr -- but rarely are they depicted as people, with all the complexities that entails. We sat down with the writers and actors who are exploring the uncharted territory of the "messy middle," where characters with disabilities are just as flawed, funny, and despicable as anyone else. They also discuss how creatives can push beyond the fear of getting it “wrong” when it comes to disability representation, and what getting it “right” actually means. Co-presented by DREDF's Disability Media Alliance Project (DMAP) and The Syndication Project.

This panel originally aired on June 12, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Steve Way (Actor, RAMY)
Sofiya Cheyenne (Actor, LOUDERMILK)
Ryan J. Haddad (Actor, THE POLITICIAN)
Katherine Beattie (Writer/Producer, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS)
Kayla Cromer (Actor, EVERYTHING’S GONNA BE OK)

MODERATOR: Kristen Lopez (IndieWire)

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The Women of "Kevin Can F*** Himself" presented by AMC (Season 10) Aug 26, 2021

AMC presents a conversation with the creator and stars of KEVIN CAN F**K HIMSELF, exploring the inspiration behind the new dark comedy, the cultural evolution of the sitcom wife, and the unique use of both multi-cam & single-cam formats to examine its character’s inner lives.

Kevin Can F**k HimselfSeason 1 is available to stream now on AMC+.

This panel originally aired on June 20, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Valerie Armstrong (Creator/EP)
Annie Murphy (Cast)
Mary Hollis Inboden (Cast)

MODERATOR: Danielle Turchiano (Variety)

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Follow KEVIN CAN F*** HIMSELF at @KevCanFHimself on Twitter and Instagram.

For more information on ATX TV Festival, visit: atxfestival.com

"SurrealEstate" First Look with Tim Rozon & Sarah Levy presented by SYFY (Season 10) Aug 19, 2021

SYFY presents a first-look conversation for their new summer series, SurrealEstate, starring former Schitt's Creek co-stars Tim Rozon and Sarah Levy. The 10-episode series from SYFY and Blue Ice Pictures follows real estate agent Roman (Rozon) and his elite team of specialists research, investigate, and attempt to “fix” haunted and possessed homes - all while dealing with demons of their own

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SurrealEstate airs Fridays at 9/8c on SYFY.

This panel originally aired on June 20, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Tim Rozon (Cast)
Sarah Levy (Cast)

MODERATOR: Jeannine Amber (Essence)

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Return of THE TV CAMPFIRE + Showrunner State of the Union (Season 10) Aug 12, 2021

...And we're back! Over the next few months, we'll be bringing you exclusive releases of some of our favorite conversations and Q&As from Season 10 of ATX TV Festival. This week we're diving right in with "Showrunner State of the Union," an impassioned and wide-ranging conversation with TV’s top showrunners about the current (and future) state of TV, production, and leadership within the industry.

This conversation originally aired LIVE on Friday, June 18, 2021, as part of ATX TV Festival Season 10.

PANELISTS:

Angela Kang (Showrunner/EP, The Walking Dead)
Steven Canals (Showrunner/EP/Director, Pose)
Michael Waldron (Head Writer/EP, Loki)
Courtney Lilly (Showrunner/EP, black-ish)
Robin Thede (Creator/Showrunner/EP/Actor, A Black Lady Sketch Show)

MODERATOR: Joanna Robinson (Vanity Fair)

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That's a Wrap! But Wait...There's More! Jun 12, 2020

Can you believe it’s already been a week since ATX TV..from the Couch! kicked off? Caitlin and Emily come back to close out the season with a look back at the weekend and everything that led up to it. They discuss the last minute changes, the difficult conversations to decide whether or not to continue on, and the in-front-of and behind-the-scenes moments that were full of much needed laughter and some equally needed tears. Also, there might be references to Reeses’ Eggs. Maybe. Tune in to find out.

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Episode produced by: ATX Television Festival, AJ Meyers, and Anthony Luciani.

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Female Gaze: From Festival to TV Screen Jun 04, 2020

Tomorrow starts the first ever ATX TV...from the Couch! Caitlin and Emily discuss the power of story and why they decided to continue to hold the virtual festival this weekend. They share their beliefs on television being a powerful platform and tool for change, and the need to not shy away from difficult conversations but rather to lean into and amplify them. They also highlight the stories being told during the festival that are needed now as much (if not more) than ever before.

Then we release our Female Gaze panel recorded January 2020 out of LA’s YouTube Spaces! The male gaze,” largely acknowledged as “the act of depicting women and the world from a masculine, heterosexual perspective that represents women as sexual objects,” has been the dominant viewpoint since the beginning of art and culture -- but what happens when women become the subject instead of the object? This conversation explores the “female gaze” with actors, writers & directors who are reclaiming female agency by (figuratively and literally) shifting viewers’ perspectives, and telling stories that unapologetically place women and their world view at the center.

Panelists:

Krista Vernoff (Showrunner / Executive Producer, Grey's Anatomy & Station 19)
Gloria Calderon Kellett (Showrunner / Executive Producer / Director / Actor, One Day at a Time)
Abigail Spencer (Actor, Reprisal)
Tina Mabry (Director, Queen Sugar)

Moderator: Philiana Ng (Entertainment Tonight)

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Episode produced by: ATX Television Festival, AJ Meyers, and Anthony Luciani.

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Calling all BFFs: Creating Friendships on and through TV May 29, 2020

We’re just one week away (or 7 days as Emily would say) from ATX TV...From the Couch! In this week’s episode of The TV Campfire, Caitlin & Emily discuss 9 years of working through Memorial Day, and watching other people kick into Summer gear as they’re full on sprinting towards the festival (taking a few food breaks along the way).

Then we release a 2017 panel all about friendships (something we need more than ever right now). We all know love is complicated, but not every great relationship arc exists in the dramatic surroundings of romance and family. Some of the most compelling storylines on television are anchored in the loyalties and complexities of friendship and brother/sisterhood. The writers and actors behind some of TV's most indelible friendships discuss the rare mix of chemistry, great writing, and (we assume) a tiny bit of witchcraft that goes into earning (and maintaining) viewers' trust in these platonic soulmate relationships.

Panelists:

Mara Brock Akil (Being Mary Jane)

Jessica St. Clair (Playing House, Space Force)

Lennon Parham (Playing House, Bless This Mess)

Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Sweet/Vicious)

Kevin Falls (Pitch, Franklin & Bash)

Moderator: Jarett Wieselman (BuzzFeed)

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Episode produced by: ATX Television Festival, AJ Meyers, and Anthony Luciani.

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The Countdown Continues with a Marta Kauffman Conversation May 22, 2020

ATX TV...from the Couch! gets closer and closer as Caitlin and Emily continue to share programming, festival details, and stories of sleepless nights, FaceTime breakfast dates, and of course, more takeout and binge watching.

Following that is our ATX Season 4 (2015) conversation with Marta Kauffman in an intimate discussion she looks back at a career which includes creating one of HBO’s first scripted series (Dream On), co-creating one of the highest rated (and most beloved) TV series of all time (Friends), and now the move into creating the best of the best in streaming content (Grace & Frankie).

Fun fact: Marta is also confirmed for ATX TV...from the Couch! So more TV goodness to come!

Panelists:

Marta Kauffman (Friends, Grace & Frankie)

Moderator: Ben Blacker (Writers Panel)

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Episode produced by: ATX Television Festival, AJ Meyers, and Anthony Luciani.

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To Adapt is to Evolve: Transitioning Stories to the Small Screen May 15, 2020

Now, more than ever, we are working hard to adapt our lifestyles to a new normal with the hope that we evolve into some better ways of life -- whether that is reimagining our business, new ways to share a meal with friends, or even how we record this podcast. Adaptation in media is also an evolution -- with many of our favorite TV series transitioning to the small screen from books and movies. The hope in starting with these source materials is that the stories and characters can expand, exploring something new and different.

In this episode, Caitlin and Emily continue to also explore more great TV in their Quarantine Queues and of course...all the food. This week their adventures include the trend of Quarantine bread making!

But most importantly they announce ATX TV...from the Couch! Programming!

Following that is our Season 4 panel “To Adapt is to Evolve” with Graham Yost, Bryan Fuller and Noah Hawley. Adaptations are hard enough on their own -- honoring an original vision, satisfying a fan base, and translating characters from one medium (written word and film) to another (episodic television). What if in addition to that, you also had to balance tone, voices, and rhythm, and a lot of very passionate opinions about the original material?

Hear the conversation between three powerhouse creators, who have managed to do something beyond adaptation. They have been able to respect the original distinctive worlds and characters, while also creating something uniquely their own.

Panelists:

Graham Yost (Justified)
Noah Hawley (Fargo)
Bryan Fuller (Hannibal)

Moderator: James Hibberd (Entertainment Weekly)

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Episode produced by: ATX Television Festival, AJ Meyers, and Anthony Luciani.

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Westerns: Then & Now ... From On Screen to the Real Life Wild West of Quarantine May 08, 2020

Caitlin + Emily (ATX Festival co-founders) continue to navigate through the wild west of Quarantine life. They’ve been “at home” for 56 days here in Austin, and have 28 days to go until ATX TV...from the Couch! And they continue to have no idea what day of the week today is. This week they discuss launching registration (which is free!) and announced virtual programming, as well continuing through their quarantine queues and how they’re working their way through Austin’s takeout!

Then they introduce Season 5’s panel Westerns: Then & Now and discuss how it came to have the first ever look at Westworld...plus, how they met Graham Yost!

Original panel description: In 1959, twenty-six series in prime time television were traditional Westerns featuring stories of cowboys, gunslingers, outlaws, and an overall sense of a hero vs. a villain. Over 50 years later, the same themes of this mid-century genre still exist, though on a much broader spectrum. From traditional representations like “Hell on Wheels” to more modern thematic series like “Justified” and the fantastical viewpoint of HBO’s upcoming “Westworld,” there is something uniquely American that remains compelling and timeless to TV viewers. Hear writers and actors discuss carrying on this rich tradition of iconic characters, and the stories of rags to riches, revenge, duels, outlaws, lawmen, and the communities they protect.

Panelists:

Graham Yost (Justified)
Jonathan Tucker (Justified)
Anson Mount (Hell on Wheels)
John Wirth (Hell on Wheels)
Jonathan Nolan (Westworld)
Lisa Joy (Westworld)

Moderator: Ben Blacker

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Reunited and It Feels So Good: The Power of Nostalgia... and the Gilmore Girls May 01, 2020

This week Caitlin + Emily (ATX Festival co-founders) start by discussing their quarantine queues (and what they’re eating while they watch), but then share some breaking news on ATX TV...from the Couch! They also deep dive into how ATX became a destination for reunions while reflecting on some of their favorite past gatherings and how they all came together!

The second half of the episode is the entire Season 4 (2015)’s Closing Night Reunion…Gilmore Girls!

The conversation starts with just the girls—Amy Sherman Palladino, Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, and Kelly Bishop—before inviting the rest of Stars Hollow to join in!

Panelists:

Amy Sherman Palladino
Lauren Graham
Alexis Bledel
Kelly Bishop
Scott Patterson
Jared Padalecki
Milo Ventimiglia
Matt Czuchry
Keiko Agena
Yanic Truesdale
Liz Torres
Liza Weil
Jackson Douglas
Todd Lowe
John Cabrera
Danny Strong
Daniel Palladino

Moderator: Jessica Shaw (Entertainment Weekly Radio)

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Episode produced by: ATX Television Festival, AJ Meyers, and Anthony Luciani.

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Presidents of TV and Leading...from the Couch! Apr 24, 2020

We’re back and bringing y’all some of our favorite past conversations along with behind-the-scenes stories of how they were put together. Caitlin and Emily give you up-to-date insight into what’s happening with this year’s virtual festival: ATX TV...from the Couch!

It’s like a flashback episode and a spoiler alert all rolled into one.

This week’s episode has our co founders sharing their current quarantine queues and discussing how leadership plays a part in the current crisis. Whether it is the President of a country, a network, or a festival this is a time we all are in need of strong leaders.

Following this week’s chat, we are re-releasing The Presidents of the State of TV (2017, Season 6): From network to cable to streaming platforms, these individuals are deciding the fate of your current and future favorite programming. As we continue to live in a perpetual state of ""Peak TV,"" how does a network or studio decide what content to create? How do they balance their brand, while continuing to grow and challenge their viewers? As the landscape grows, ""channels"" are racing to build audiences' trust in what can be expected from their content -- but budgets get tighter, decisions to make a pilot vs. straight to series get harder, which equals a rising pressure to define their brands and establish audiences.

Panelists:

Craig Erwich (Hulu)
Jennifer Salke (at the time of the panel, NBC)
Casey Bloys (HBO)
Nick Grad (FX)
Gary Levine (Showtime)

Moderator: Debra Birnbaum (at the time of the panel,Variety)

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Episode produced by: ATX Television Festival, AJ Meyers, and Anthony Luciani.

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Complex And Complicated: ATX Goes Virtual Apr 17, 2020

Caitlin and Emily return by bringing y’all some of their favorite past panels along with behind-the-scenes stories of how they were put together. They also give you up-to-date insight into what’s happening with this year’s virtual festival...ATX TV...from the Couch!

It’s like a flashback episode and a spoiler alert all rolled into one.

This week’s episode has the first look at going virtual, a look inside 2017’s Complex, Not Complicated panel, and of course, updates on what holiday candy is getting them through quarantine.

About Complex, Not Complicated: Now more than ever, television is home to a range of increasingly complex female characters: ones that are bold, funny, fierce, sensitive, loyal, fragile, complicated, and kick ass (sometimes all in the same moment). Prepare to be awestruck as these powerhouse creatives and actors discuss the legacy of female characters before them, the necessity of women’s stories at this particular moment in pop culture, and why there’s no one way to write a “strong” woman.

Panelists:

Mara Brock Akil (Being Mary Jane, Girlfriends)
Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer)
Mary McDonnell (Major Crimes, Battlestar Galactica)
Liz Tigelaar (Little Fires Everywhere)
Taylor Dearden (Sweet/Vicious)
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Sweet/Vicious, Someone Great)

Moderator: Sandra Gonzalez (CNN)

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The Female Gaze (Live from ATX Season 8) Dec 12, 2019

The “male gaze,” largely acknowledged as “the act of depicting women and the world from a masculine, heterosexual perspective that represents women as sexual objects,” has been the dominant viewpoint since the beginning of art and culture -- but what happens when women become the subject instead of the object? This conversation will explore the “female gaze” with writers & directors who are reclaiming female agency by (figuratively and literally) shifting viewers’ perspectives, and telling stories that unapologetically place women and their world view at the center.

Panelists:

Tanya Saracho (Creator/Executive Producer, Vida)
Kim Raver (Executive Producer/Director, Tempting Fate)
Joy Blake (Producer/Writer, Outlander)
Jenny Bicks (Creator/Executive Producer, Men In Trees)

Moderator: Tara Ariano (Extra Hot Great)

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Get 15% OFF of your Season 9 (June 4-7) Badge using the promo code: TVCF2020.

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Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

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Class Ceiling (Live from ATX Season 8) Dec 05, 2019

A look into the depictions of classes in America, and TV’s relationship to the ever-changing definition of the working & middle classes.

Panelists:

Laura Chinn (Creator/Executive Producer/Actor, Florida Girls)
Dee Harris-Lawrence (Showrunner/Executive Producer, David Makes Man)
Jenniffer Gomez (Writer, Vida)
Gladys Rodriguez (Writer, Vida)

Moderator: Tara Ariano (Extra Hot Great)

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Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

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Fact, Fiction, and Criminal Justice presented by the ACLU Nov 28, 2019

How authentic do plotlines about police need to be? Criminal justice plotlines and police procedurals have been a staple of both current and past TV programming. Shows today however, have the opportunity--and some say the obligation-- to explore the nuances and the contradictions inherent in real-life characterizations of police, the criminal legal system they work in, and the communities they affect. These writers and producers, along with a criminal law expert from the ACLU, discuss the importance and power of story, how they work together to ensure authentic representations of current issues, as well as the impact it has on viewer opinions on such issues as police practices, racial profiling, and the inequitable cash bail system—all in the name of fighting crime.

Panelists:

Sunil Nayar (Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer, The Red Line)
Caitlin Parrish (Co-Creator/Writer, The Red Line)
Joanna Johnson (Showrunner/Executive Producer, Good Trouble)

Moderator: Twyla Carter (Senior Staff Attorney with the National ACLU's Criminal Law Reform Project)

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Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

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A Playwright Walks Into a Writers Room...(Live from ATX Season 8) Nov 21, 2019

As networks and studios look to diversify their writers rooms through non-traditional routes, playwrights have quickly become some of TV’s top staffing contenders and most influential showrunners. Hear from several writers who made the jump from the theater to the writers room as they discuss what drew them to television, the unique challenges of writing for both stage and screen, and what this trend means both industries moving forward.

Panelists:

Tanya Saracho (Creator/Executive Producer, Vida)
Rachel Rusch (Senior Vice President, Television, Bad Robot)
Beau Willimon (Creator/Writer/Executive Producer, The First)
Alexander Woo (Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, The Terror)

Moderator: Ben Travers (IndieWire)

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Get 15% OFF of your Season 9 (June 4-7) Badge using the promo code: TVCF2020.

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Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

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Resistance, Inclusion, and Creating Authentic Muslim Narratives presented by MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau (Live from ATX Season 8) Nov 14, 2019

Following the 2016 presidential election, U.S. culture saw a dangerous rise in anti-Muslim sentiment, rousing many in the entertainment industry to resist with a counter-narrative of inclusion. Within days MPAC (the Muslim Public Affairs Council) was flooded with inquiries requesting consultation on television shows with Muslim characters and recommendations for repped Muslim screenwriters to join their writers rooms. This panel of TV creatives, executives, and consultants discuss how they’ve impacted the industry in the last two years by raising the quantity and quality of Muslim characters; their efforts to increase visibility on and off-screen; and the forward-thinking importance of turning this moment into a sustained movement.

Panelists:

Carina Adly MacKenzie (Showrunner/Executive Producer, Roswell, NM)
Mohammed Amer (Actor, Ramy)
Nijla Mu'min (Writer/Director, Jinn)
Sue Obeidi (Director, MPAC Hollywood Bureau)

Moderator: Sonia Saraiya (Vanity Fair)

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Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

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Let's Talk About Sex (Scenes) (Live from ATX Season 8) Nov 07, 2019

While it’s true that television productions are increasingly aware of the emotional & physical stakes of performers on-set — many writers, actors, and directors still struggle with how to safely navigate scenes that contain intimate or sexual content. Join the creatives involved in crafting these scenes from start to finish for an honest discussion about empowering both writers and actors, and improving safe “sex” practices behind the camera.

Panelists:

Tanya Saracho (Creator/Executive Producer, Vida)
Nicki Micheau ( Actor, Animal Kingdom)
Alicia Rodis (Intimacy Coordinator, HBO series)

Moderator: Joy Blake (Producer/Writer, Outlander)

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Casting Anthologies presented by The Casting Society of America (Live from ATX Season 8) Oct 31, 2019

While the original Twilight Zone (1959) helped popularize the format, the anthology series has taken on new life with the success of series like True Detective, Fargo, and Black Mirror. It's unique style of contained storytelling has attracted everyone from "movie stars," to fresh faces, to troupes of familiar players looking for variety onscreen. In this conversation, join the Casting Directors behind these dynamic short-form series as they discuss the unique intricacies and challenges associated with casting both episodic and serial anthologies.

Panelists:

Sherry Thomas (Casting Director, The Twilight Zone)
Rachel Tenner (Casting Director, Fargo)
Andrew Femenella (Casting Director, High Maintenance)

Moderator: Ben Travers (IndieWire)

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Power(ful) TV presented by The Television Academy + S'more with Justin Baldoni and Elisabeth Finch Oct 24, 2019

Through innate intimacy and week-to-week stories, television is arguably our most impactful medium, having the power to change hearts and minds. Hear creators, writers, and actors discuss how series can rise above trends and token characters by weaving in storylines of gender, race, religion, aging, immigration, health care, and many more — all with the belief that exposing audiences to a variety of people, experiences, and worlds they might never encounter will foster understanding, empathy, and community.

Panelists:

Elisabeth R. Finch (Co-Executive Producer/Writer, Grey's Anatomy)
Sunil Nayar (Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer, The Red Line)
Dee Harris-Lawrence (Showrunner/Executive Producer, David Makes Man)
Justin Baldoni (Executive Producer/Director/Actor/Entrepreneur, My Last Days)

Moderator: Maury McIntyre (President & Chief Operating Officer, Television Academy)

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Letterkenny Q&A presented by Hulu (Live from ATX Season 8) Oct 17, 2019

The cast and creatives behind Hulu's hit import LETTERKENNY discuss going from web series to full-fledged show, Canadian humor, and pulling pranks in this Q&A from ATX Season 8.

Season 7 of Letterkenny is now streaming on Hulu!

Panelists:

Jacob Tierney (EP/Director/Cast)
Mark Montefiore (EP)
Nathan Dales (Cast)
Michelle Mylett (Cast)
K. Trevor Wilson (Cast)

Moderator: Joanna Robinson (Vanity Fair)

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Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health on TV + S'More with Stephen Falk (Live from ATX Season 8) Oct 10, 2019

TV series broaching stories of mental health and mental illness are on the rise, from anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and PTSD. By exploring everything from diagnosis and treatment, to daily ups-and-downs, they’re bringing to light what often goes unsaid: the journey towards mental health is universal. Join the writers from a few of TV’s bravest, smartest, weirdest, kindest, most challenging series for an honest discussion about destigmatizing the conversation around mental illness, and breaking open the incredibly un-universal notion of ‘normal.’

Panelists:

Stephen Falk (Creator/Writer/Executive Producer/Director, You're The Worst)
Mike Royce (Creator/Writer/Executive Producer, One Day At a Time)
Meredith Averill (Co-Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer, The Haunting of Hill House)
Arielle Kebbel (Actor, Midnight,Texas)

Moderator: Ben Travers (IndieWire)

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Storytellers on the Frontlines of Change: The Refugee & Asylum Seeker Crisis presented by Amnesty International (Live from ATX Season 8) Oct 03, 2019

As the crisis at the border continues, Amnesty International has been mobilizing and uniting people to welcome refugees and asylum seekers who are fleeing violence and persecution. Too often, these people are portrayed in politics and in the media as two-dimensional tropes -- victims or villains -- without a platform or access to tell their own stories. So what is the role of television in breaking down these harmful stereotypes? Tune in for a discussion with writers & advocates about how to restore agency to refugees and asylum seekers through inclusive representation, multi-faceted characters, and humanist narratives.

Panelists: Elisabeth R. Finch (Grey's Anatomy), Alexander Woo (The Terror: Infamy), Rafael Agustin (Jane the Virgin), Mike Royce (One Day at a Time)

Moderator: Ashley Houghton (Amnesty International)

Correction: The first ATX Season 8 podcast release from The Syndication Project was Better With Age: Growing Older on TV presented by Hollywood Health and Society.

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A Conversation with ATX Awardee Phylicia Rashad (Live from ATX Season 8) Sep 26, 2019

Each year, ATX seeks to recognize an individual whose body of work encompasses the very best of the medium; whose career endures as thought-provoking, lasting, genuine, expansive - and ultimately - entertaining. This year we were honored to present our "Award in Television eXcellence" to legendary actress Phylicia Rashad (David Makes Man, The Cosby Show), who was joined in conversation by friend and co-star Susan Kelechi Watson (This Is Us) for this one-of-a-kind look back and forward at her ongoing and remarkable career.

Panelist: Phylicia Rashad

Moderator: Susan Kelechi Watson (This Is Us)

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Better With Age: Growing Older on TV presented by Hollywood, Health & Society (Live from ATX Season 8) Sep 19, 2019

As the spectrum of inclusivity on TV grows, so has the number of shows exploring later-in-life narratives. Never before has there been such an array of characters who redefine what life is like after sixty-five. From series that center on the senior experience, to characters who are part of a multi-generational story, to unpredictable yet relatable solo journeys -- join the writers and actors behind these fully-formed, authentic characters for a timeless discussion about aging onscreen.

Panelists:

Sarah Thompson (writer, How To Get Away with Murder)
Mike Royce (creator/writer/EP, One Day at a Time)
Brent Miller (executive producer, One Day at a Time)
Mimi Kennedy (actor, Mom)

Moderator: Kate Langrall Folb (Director, Hollywood, Health & Society)

To learn more about Hollywood, Health & Society, please click here.

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Grief & The Messiness of Loss + S'More with Meredith Averill (Live from ATX Season 8) Sep 12, 2019

TV has often told deeply affecting stories of loss, death, and trauma, but rarely has it leaned into its unique ability to linger in the messy, uncomfortable business of grief. Recently a number of series have turned their focus to this universal experience, ranging from animated to comedy to horror, from freshman series to established ones and from broadcast networks to digital platforms. Hear from the creatives behind these stand-out episodes & seasons as they discuss their varied approaches to depicting grief, survivors, and a shared catharsis with viewers.

**NOTE: Episode contains spoilers for major character deaths. Please see below for spoiler notes/time codes!**

Panelists:

Kit Steinkellner (creator/executive producer, Sorry for Your Loss)
Meredith Averill (co-showrunner/executive producer, The Haunting of Hill House)
Julie Plec (creator/executive producer, Legacies)
Carina Adly MacKenzie (showrunner/executive producer, Roswell: New Mexico)

Moderator: Daniel Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

Intro (Beginning - 00:16:45)

Includes death-related spoilers for Grey's Anatomy, The 100, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Dance Academy, Sons of Anarchy, The Good Wife

Panel (00:16:50 - 01:20:55)

Includes death-related spoilers for The Good Wife, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Six Feet Under, The Haunting of Hill House

S'More with Meredith Averill (01:20:55 - END)

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THE LEAGUE Reunion (Live from ATX Season 8) Sep 05, 2019

The cast & creators of THE LEAGUE reunite at ATX ten years after the series premiere to revisit how the show came together, their unique approach to filming the semi-improvised comedy, and share a few of their wildest behind-the-scenes stories.

Panelists:

Jeff Schaffer (Creator/Executive Producer/Director)
Jackie Marcus Schaffer (Creator/Executive Producer/Director)
Paul Scheer (Cast)
Nick Kroll (Cast)
Katie Aselton (Cast)
Stephen Rannazzisi (Cast)
Jason Mantzoukas (Cast)

Moderator: Joanna Robinson (Vanity Fair)

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GREEK Reunion + S'more with Spencer Grammer, Jacob Zachar & Zack Lively (Live from ATX Season 8) Aug 29, 2019

Twelve years after the premiere, ATX Season 8 went back to Cyprus-Rhodes University for a reunion with the cast & creatives of GREEK! Keep listening after the panel to hear more from Spencer Grammer, Jacob Zachar, and Zack Lively.

Panelists:

Patrick Sean Smith (Creator/Executive Producer)
Shawn Piller (Executive Producer)
Lloyd Segan (Executive Producer)
Spencer Grammer (Cast)
Amber Stevens West (Cast)
Jacob Zachar (Cast)
Zack Lively (Cast)
Tiffany Dupont (Cast)

Moderator: Breanne Heldman (People Magazine)

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Most Likely to Make You Laugh + S'more with D'Arcy Carden (Live from ATX Season 8) Aug 22, 2019

In this episode of the TV Campfire, three of the funniest people on TV-- D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place), Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and Lauren Ash (Superstore)-- join equally funny moderator Marc Evan Jackson (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) in conversation. They discuss early comedy influences, share stories from the sets of their hit NBC shows, and more. Plus they make us laugh a whole lot.

Keep listening after the panel for some s'more with D'Arcy Carden in our PodcastHQ!

Panelists:

D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place)
Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
Lauren Ash (Superstore)

Moderator: Marc Evan Jackson (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine)

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The Terror: Infamy + S'more with George Takei (Live from ATX Season 8) Aug 15, 2019

This episode of the The TV Campfire features a behind-the-scenes look at the The Terror: Infamy with the creative team behind the anthology series' second season.

Following the Q&A from the premiere screening from Season 8, ATX's own Ashland Viscosi sits down with George Takei in out Podcast HQ for a talk about his history, his love of TV, and how the two come together.

Set during World War II, The Terror: Infamy's haunting and suspenseful 10-episode season centers on a series of bizarre deaths that haunt a Japanese-American community, and a young man’s journey to understand and combat the malevolent entity responsible. "Infamy" premiered on Monday, August 12 and airs Mondays at 9/8c on AMC.

Panelists:

Alexander Woo (Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer)
George Takei (Consulting Producer/Cast)
J.R. Hawbaker (Co-Costume Designer)
John Conroy (Director of Photography)

Moderator: Richard Whittaker (Austin Chronicle)

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Grown-ish + Good Trouble presented by Freeform (Live from ATX Season 8) Aug 08, 2019

In this double episode of The TV Campfire the casts and creatives of the Freeform hits grown-ish and Good Trouble join ATX season 8 to discuss their second seasons, spin-offs, and how to tackle real world issues in today's climate.

grown-ish follows Zooey Johnson, who audiences first met in the ABC hit black-ish, as she and her friends navigate college. The show's completed second season is available to stream on Freeform and Hulu.

Panelists:

Craig Doyle (Executive Producer/Writer)
Yara Shahidi (Cast)
Francia Raisa (Cast)
Jordan Buhat (Cast)
Trevor Jackson (Cast)

Moderator: Amanda N'Duka (Deadline)

Hailing from creators Joanna Johnson, Peter Paige, and Bradley Bredeweg, Good Trouble follows the Adams Foster siblings, Callie (Maia Mitchell) and Mariana (Cierra Ramirez), as they embark on the next adventure in their lives in Los Angeles. Good Trouble airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on Freeform.

Panelists:

Joanna Johnson (Creator/Executive Producer/Writer)
Maia Mitchell (Cast)
Cierra Ramirez (Cast)

Moderator: Breanne Heldman (People Magazine)

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Game On: A Look at How Competition Series Get Made (Live from ATX Season 8) Aug 01, 2019

The dramatic backstories. The elaborate productions. The showmanship. Get an inside look at the creative & technical process behind your favorite competition shows, and the ways in which they continue to defy “peak TV”.

Panelists:

Julie Pizzi (Co-Executive Producer, The Challenge)
Nicolle Yaron (Executive Producer, Making It)
Andrew Llinares (Executive Producer, Dancing With the Stars)

Moderator: Emily Longeretta (Us Weekly)

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VERONICA MARS (Live from ATX Season 8) Jul 25, 2019

Whether you've already binged all of season 4 or are taking your time with a full series rewatch, you won't want to miss our ATX Season 8 panel with the men of Veronica Mars. Creator Rob Thomas and cast members Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni, and Percy Daggs III joined ATX this year to talk all about the being revived on Hulu, characters old and new, and what keeps them all coming back to good 'ole Neptune, CA.

Note: our intro to this episode was pre-recorded with love before Hulu's surprise early release of season 4. Veronica Mars does always love to keep us on our toes...

Panelists

Rob Thomas (Creator)
Jason Dohring (Cast)
Enrico Colantoni (Cast)
Percy Daggs III (Cast)

Moderator: Sarah Rodman (Entertainment Weekly)

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Archer: 1999 (Live from ATX Season 8) Jul 18, 2019

The creative minds behind the FXX hit Archer returned to ATX for the third time in Season 8. In this Q&A following a very-special- ATX-only version of an episode from the show's tenth season, you'll hear from the minds behind the animation and get some stories from the always charming star, H. Jon Benjamin.

Archer is an animated, half-hour comedy that follows Sterling Archer, Lana Kane and their crew of acid-tongued misfits onboard the M/V Seamus salvage ship. In season 10, an important question arises as they explore deep space and try to outsmart giant aliens, intergalactic pirates and vicious bounty hunters: how do they survive each other? Welcome to the space-tastic world of Archer: 1999.

Panelists:

H. Jon Benjamin (Cast)
Taylor Parrish (Lead Storyboard Artist)
Chad Hurd (Producer/Art Director)

Moderator: Matt Thompson (Executive Producer, Archer)

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Into the Dark: Culture Shock + The House That Horror Built (Live from ATX Season 8) Jul 11, 2019

It's an ATX + Blumhouse double feature! Listen in as the cast & creatives discuss "Culture Shock", the July episode of Hulu's Into the Dark, and then hear from the execs making it all happen behind the scenes at Blumhouse TV!

Into the Dark: Culture Shock

In partnership with Blumhouse Television, Into The Dark is a horror event series made up of 12 feature-length installments, with a new program released monthly and inspired by a holiday, that will feature Blumhouse’s signature genre/thriller spin on the story. July's episode, "Culture Shock," is a dystopian horror film following a young Mexican woman’s journey across the border into Texas in pursuit of the American Dream, only to find herself in an American nightmare.

Panelists:

Gigi Saul Guerrero (Co-Writer/Director)
Martha Higareda (Cast)
Richard Cabral (Cast)
Shawn Ashmore (Cast)
Sahar Vahedi (Director of Development, Blumhouse Television)

Moderator: Jacqueline Coley (Rotten Tomatoes)

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The House That Horror Built: Inside Blumhouse Television

A unique case study of Blumhouse Television’s journey from the go-to producer of low-budget horror hits, to a multi-genre, consumer-facing studio with a growing presence in TV — and a penchant for finding the unsettling in every-day stories.

Panelists:

Marci Wiseman (Co-President, Blumhouse Television)
Jeremy Gold (Co-President, Blumhouse Television)
Sahar Vahedi (Director of Development, Blumhouse Television)
Amanda Spain (Director, Alternative & Non-Scripted, Blumhouse Television)

Moderator: Bryn Sandberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

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The Power of Female Partnerships presented by Vanity Fair (Live from ATX Season 8) Jul 04, 2019

The first release from ATX Festival Season 8 (2019) is here! We’re kicking off with a panel that truly kicked off the festival (June 6, 2019) and we couldn’t be prouder of this conversation with our partners at Vanity Fair.

Though the television industry may at times be ruthless, there are countless powerful stories of female partnerships that thrive despite the industry's hyper-competitive nature. In this panel, we explore several amazing friendships between women who partnered up at the beginning of their careers or at some point along the way (temporarily or permanently) to encourage one another, create a culture of empowerment, and produce some great TV.

Panelists:

Lauren Whitney (Head of Television, Spyglass Media Group)
Cori Wellins (Partner, Scripted Television, WME)
Lisa Katz (Co-President, NBC Scripted Programming)
Tracey Pakosta (Co-President, NBC Scripted Programming)
Jenna Bans (Creator/Executive Producer, Good Girls)
Retta (Actor, Good Girls)

Moderator: Sonia Saraiya (Vanity Fair)

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Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

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Inside ATX: A Look Back, A Leap Forward: See You Next Season at ATX Jun 27, 2019

Episode Notes:

This episode features exclusive content from LIVE at ATX Season 8, including interviews with Bless This Mess creator, writer and star Lake Bell, star Pam Grier and director Anya Adams, Jane the Virgin’s Justin Baldoni, Grey’s Anatomy writer and producer Elisabeth Finch and Meredith Averill, writer and producer on The Haunting of Hill House.

Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

ATXFestival.com www.FiveOhm.com

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Series Information:

Welcome to a special edition of The TV Campfire: Inside ATX! Following the success of the first season of our podcast series, we decided the next step in our journey would be to give TV fans, attendees and a brand new audience an inside look at what it takes to build an annual festival. As we prepped for the 8th Season of the ATX Television Festival, we decided to document our entire process - from programming topical panels, negotiating network premieres, finding sponsors and yes, dealing with all the unexpected obstacles (both professional and personal) encountered along the way.

Over the course of 6 episodes, you’ll get an inside look into not only the programming and operations, but the relationships and passions that go into building an event from the ground up. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how and why two self-described TV fanatics decided to start an annual “TV camp for grown-ups” and all the blood, sweat, tears, and laughter that happens along the way!

WHERE TO FIND US

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WATCH full panels and Q&As from past seasons of ATX at atvxp.com and on our YouTube channel.
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Inside ATX: From Festival to Finale: A Live Look at Season 8 Jun 21, 2019

Episode Notes:

This episode features exclusive sneak peaks at the Season 8 panels: “Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health on TV" with Stephan Falk and Meredith Averill, “Euphoria Opening Night Screening Q&A” with Zendaya, “The League Reunion” with Nick Kroll and Jason Mantzoukas, “Veronica Mars Revival” with Rob Thomas, and “ATX Awardee: Phylicia Rashad in Conversation” with Susan Kelechi Watson.

Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

ATXFestival.com www.FiveOhm.com

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Series Information:

Welcome to a special edition of The TV Campfire: Inside ATX! Following the success of the first season of our podcast series, we decided the next step in our journey would be to give TV fans, attendees and a brand new audience an inside look at what it takes to build an annual festival. As we prepped for the 8th Season of the ATX Television Festival, we decided to document our entire process - from programming topical panels, negotiating network premieres, finding sponsors and yes, dealing with all the unexpected obstacles (both professional and personal) encountered along the way.

Over the course of 6 episodes, you’ll get an inside look into not only the programming and operations, but the relationships and passions that go into building an event from the ground up. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how and why two self-described TV fanatics decided to start an annual “TV camp for grown-ups” and all the blood, sweat, tears, and laughter that happens along the way!

WHERE TO FIND US

FOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on this episode (or any episode!) using #TheTVCampfire!
WATCH full panels and Q&As from past seasons of ATX at atvxp.com and on our YouTube channel.
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Inside ATX: The Juggle Is Real: Final Days til ATX Season 8 (with special guest Arielle Kebbel) Jun 05, 2019

Episode Notes:

In the final weeks leading up to Season 8, co-founders Caitlin and Emily balance their personal lives and getting the final details of the festival wrapped up, and ATX Advisory Board member Arielle Kebbel calls in to touch base!

Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

ATXFestival.com FiveOhm.com

Series Information:

Welcome to a special edition of The TV Campfire: Inside ATX! Following the success of the first season of our podcast series, we decided the next step in our journey would be to give TV fans, attendees and a brand new audience an inside look at what it takes to build an annual festival. As we prepped for the 8th Season of the ATX Television Festival, we decided to document our entire process - from programming topical panels, negotiating network premieres, finding sponsors and yes, dealing with all the unexpected obstacles (both professional and personal) encountered along the way.

Over the course of 6 episodes, you’ll get an inside look into not only the programming and operations, but the relationships and passions that go into building an event from the ground up. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how and why two self-described TV fanatics decided to start an annual “TV camp for grown-ups” and all the blood, sweat, tears, and laughter that happens along the way!

WHERE TO FIND US

FOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on this episode (or any episode!) using #TheTVCampfire!
FOLLOW Arielle at @ArielleKebbel on Twitter & Instagram
WATCH full panels and Q&As from past seasons of ATX at atvxp.com and on our YouTube channel.
BUY A BADGE, WRISTBAND or SINGLE TICKETS at atxfestival.com and join us June 6-9 for ATX Season 8!

Inside ATX: Let's Talk About Sex (Scenes) with Matt Lauria May 30, 2019

Episode Notes:

ATX Ambassador and all around friend Matt Lauria joins co-founders Caitlin and Emily to discuss the Season 8 slate of programming and his involvement in this (and previous) year's festival.

Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

ATXFestival.com FiveOhm.com

Series Information:

Welcome to a special edition of The TV Campfire: Inside ATX! Following the success of the first season of our podcast series, we decided the next step in our journey would be to give TV fans, attendees and a brand new audience an inside look at what it takes to build an annual festival. As we prepped for the 8th Season of the ATX Television Festival, we decided to document our entire process - from programming topical panels, negotiating network premieres, finding sponsors and yes, dealing with all the unexpected obstacles (both professional and personal) encountered along the way.

Over the course of 6 episodes, you’ll get an inside look into not only the programming and operations, but the relationships and passions that go into building an event from the ground up. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how and why two self-described TV fanatics decided to start an annual “TV camp for grown-ups” and all the blood, sweat, tears, and laughter that happens along the way!

WHERE TO FIND US

FOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on this episode (or any episode!) using #TheTVCampfire!
WATCH full panels and Q&As from past seasons of ATX at atvxp.com and on our YouTube channel.
BUY A BADGE, WRISTBAND or SINGLE TICKETS at atxfestival.com and join us June 6-9 for ATX Season 8!

Inside ATX: Hollywood v. Hollyshould: Diversity in our Dialogue May 23, 2019

Episode Notes:

This episode Revisits “Stories without Walls” (Aug. 23, 2018), “What’s Your Pitch?” (June 13, 2018), “Her Body, Her Choice: TV’s Abortion Dilemma” (Aug 16, 2018)

Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

ATXFestival.com www.FiveOhm.com

Series Information:

Welcome to a special edition of The TV Campfire: Inside ATX! Following the success of the first season of our podcast series, we decided the next step in our journey would be to give TV fans, attendees and a brand new audience an inside look at what it takes to build an annual festival. As we prepped for the 8th Season of the ATX Television Festival, we decided to document our entire process - from programming topical panels, negotiating network premieres, finding sponsors and yes, dealing with all the unexpected obstacles (both professional and personal) encountered along the way.

Over the course of 6 episodes, you’ll get an inside look into not only the programming and operations, but the relationships and passions that go into building an event from the ground up. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how and why two self-described TV fanatics decided to start an annual “TV camp for grown-ups” and all the blood, sweat, tears, and laughter that happens along the way!

WHERE TO FIND US

FOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on this episode (or any episode!) using #TheTVCampfire!
WATCH full panels and Q&As from past seasons of ATX at atvxp.com and on our YouTube channel.
BUY A BADGE, WRISTBAND or SINGLE TICKETS at atxfestival.com and join us June 6-9 for ATX Season 8!

Inside ATX: Behind the Curtain: The Making of ATX Season 8 May 23, 2019

Episode Notes:

With less than 90 days until Season 8 of ATX, co-founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson begin to dive into what really goes into putting together TV Camp for Grown-ups.

Episode produced by: Caitlin McFarland, Emily Gipson, AJ Meyers, and audio partner Five Ohm Productions.

ATXFestival.com FiveOhm.com

Series Information:

Welcome to a special edition of The TV Campfire: Inside ATX! Following the success of the first season of our podcast series, we decided the next step in our journey would be to give TV fans, attendees and a brand new audience an inside look at what it takes to build an annual festival. As we prepped for the 8th Season of the ATX Television Festival, we decided to document our entire process - from programming topical panels, negotiating network premieres, finding sponsors and yes, dealing with all the unexpected obstacles (both professional and personal) encountered along the way.

Over the course of 6 episodes, you’ll get an inside look into not only the programming and operations, but the relationships and passions that go into building an event from the ground up. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how and why two self-described TV fanatics decided to start an annual “TV camp for grown-ups” and all the blood, sweat, tears, and laughter that happens along the way!

WHERE TO FIND US

FOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on this episode (or any episode!) using #TheTVCampfire!
WATCH full panels and Q&As from past seasons of ATX at atvxp.com and on our YouTube channel.
BUY A BADGE, WRISTBAND or SINGLE TICKETS at atxfestival.com and join us June 6-9 for ATX Season 8!

S'MORE from ATX: Women Who Defy, presented by SYFY WIRE's Fangrrls Jan 08, 2019

From showrunners to showstoppers, these women are at the forefront of bringing empowered, vulnerable, complex heroines (and antiheroines) to the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy. As a more inclusive fan culture emerges in today’s evolving landscape, their stories take on a new significance and timeliness. Hear from these bold creators, actors and passionate sci-fi lovers on defying expectations, the evolution of genre storytelling and female representation in the industry today.

Episode Guests: Emily Andras (Wynonna Earp), Sera Gamble (The Magicians), Carina MacKenzie (Roswell, New Mexico), Maddie Hasson (Impulse)

Moderator: Cher Martinetti (SYFY WIRE'S Fangrrls)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

Tune in for the premiere of Deadly Class on Jan. 16th, only on SYFY!

WHERE TO FIND US

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Thirtysomething Years Later (Live from ATX) Nov 15, 2018

Prior to a television landscape that favors realism over idyllic life, where major characters face the risk of "being killed off," and daily life is portrayed somewhat accurately, thirtysomething did all that and more. The show that was an early experiment that quickly became a phenomenon, rewriting the rules for dramatic series in more ways than one. Helmed by creators Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz, thirtysomething not only drew viewers into the lives of its characters and tested the boundaries of conventional storytelling, it thrived with a multi-hyphenate cast, many of whom stepped into the role of director during the series run -- then stayed there for the next 30 years. ATX reunites these dynamic creatives as they look back at the series that re-wrote the book on TV dramas, and paved the way for a new direction in their careers.

Episode Guests: Marshall Herskovitz, Edward Zwick, Timothy Busfield, Melanie Mayron, Peter Horton, David Clennon, Polly Draper

Moderator: Bill Keith (Entertainment Weekly)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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Critics Throwdown (Live from ATX) Nov 08, 2018

As these critics can tell you, part of the fun of watching TV (particularly in the digital age) are the discussions and inevitable debates surrounding it. What is the perfect length for an episode, or season? Are time jumps an effective tool, or a hollow plot device? Does a limit exist when it comes to our threshold for subscription services and viewing platforms? Join the experts for an old-school Critics Throwdown as they step away from the tweet-machine to debate the intricacies & future of Peak TV one-on-one.

Episode Guests: Maureen Ryan, Sarah Rodman (Entertainment Weekly), Tara Ariano (Previously.TV)

Moderator: Sara Osburn (Mix 94.7)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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S'MORE from ATX: The West Wing Administration Nov 02, 2018

Time for a very special pre-midterms S'More, y'all! We're throwing back to our full Season 5 convo with the creatives & cast of THE WEST WING, moderated by Lawrence O'Donnell! Join us as we wistfully re-visit the heart-pounding conviction, spit-fire writing, and unforgettable characters that continue to impact viewers more than a decade later, as well as the series’ ongoing relevance to American political culture. Also: GO VOTE! WE MEAN IT!

Not sure if you're registered, where/when to vote, or what's on your ballot? Check out these handy resources:

To learn more about Justice For Vets, please visit: justiceforvets.org

Episode Guests: Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, Bradley Whitford, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, Joshua Malina, Richard Schiff, and Melissa Fitzgerald

Moderator: Lawrence O'Donnell (MSNBC)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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From the Sound Up: Composing Character Themes (Live from ATX) Nov 01, 2018

From the title sequence to the end credits, and everything in between, composers have an indelible impact on the emotional lens through which we view a story. How do you create a sound that captures the essence of a character, or elevates an already-great scrip to the next level? In this conversation, go behind the score with some of TV's most dynamic composer/creator pairs as they discuss how the two roles come together to shape a characters story, and how a show's themes can deepen our connection to the characters we love.

Episode Guests: Marshall Herskovitz (thirtysomething), Tanya Saracho (Vida), Joe Weisberg (The Americans), Joel Fields (The Americans), W.G. Snuffy Walden (Friday Night Lights), Germaine Franco (Vida), Nathan Barr (The Americans)

Moderator: Tara Ariano (Previously.TV)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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Round 1: Penultimates vs. Finales (Live from ATX) Oct 25, 2018

Penultimates (a.k.a second to last, a.k.a the one before the end) are often beautiful works of episodic TV that are favored over the finale by critics and fans alike. Is it a fair fight though? A penultimate has all of the advantages of a finale - fully formed storylines, character development, complicated relationships - yet, none of the added pressure or immense expectation of tying up lose ends, creating closure, and assuring the final moment is both earned and satisfying. Join a wide-ranging panel of creators as they debate the pros and cons of penultimates vs. finales, from both a writer and viewer's perspective - including some of their all time favorites.

Episode Guests: Christopher C. Rogers (Halt & Catch Fire), Sam Shaw & Dustin Thomason (Castle Rock), Sarah Treem (The Affair)

Moderator: Daniel Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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Freeform's Evolution of Millennial Programming (Live from ATX) Oct 18, 2018

Capturing the coveted 18-34 age demographic is no easy task for programmers, advertisers and creators. What makes that task even more difficult is that it encompasses two generations -- Millennials and Generation Z, which engage with, shape and distribute media in very different ways. Millennials had instant messenger, Gen Z has Instagram; Millennials have DVRs, Gen Z consumes content exclusively on their phone. Millennials seek to be a part of the group while Gen Z seek uniqueness in everything, including the television they watch and the brands they buy. As these two generations seek out new content, Freeform has evolved into a network and platform that represents a combination of the two with series like The Bold Type, The Fosters, Famous In Love, Siren, and more. Listen in as Freeform’s programming executives and series creators discuss the process of navigating the generational divide, and harnessing the power of Gen Z viewers with narratives that are inclusive, diverse, raw, powerful, and smart.

Episode Guests: Bradley Bredeweg (The Fosters), I. Marlene King (Famous In Love), Amanda Lasher (The Bold Type), Eric Wald (Siren), Karey Burke (EVP, Freeform Programming & Development), Tom Aschiem (President of Freeform)

Moderator: Samantha Highfill (Entertainment Weekly)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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Don't Take That Tone with Me (Live from ATX) Oct 11, 2018

Dark, Gritty, Broad Comedy, Dire, Light-hearted. Every TV show has a tone, the overall mood or emotional response it expects to elicit from viewers. Despite many stories being about the same subject matter, how each series tackles those subjects sets them apart from one another giving each show a distinct voice. How does a writer convey a specific tone in his/her script? Then how is that tone conveyed to the actors, writing staff, and department heads? These writers, all known for series with unique tones, discuss how they were able to first capture it on the page and then onto the screen.

Episode Guests: Robert & Michelle King (The Good Fight), Davey Holmes (Get Shorty), Melanie Mayron (Jane the Virgin)

Moderator: Danielle Turchiano (Variety)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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Directors: Full Season (Live from ATX) Oct 04, 2018

While TV has long been considered a writer’s medium, a growing number of directors are discovering ways to put their distinct stamp on the the small screen by sticking around for an entire season. Join these full season directors for a discussion on turning episodics into long form investments; the challenges of transitioning from features or single episode gigs; and how they're using their lens to innovate and push TV forward - one season at time.

Episode Guests: Tony Yacenda (American Vandal), Sara St. Onge (You Me Her), Pamela Fryman (How I Met Your Mother)

Moderator: Daniel Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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A Conversation with ATX Awardee: Marcy Carsey (Live from ATX) Sep 27, 2018

From story editor, to comedy executive, to production mogul, Marcy Carsey has spent more than 35 years shaping the television sitcom, and by extension the television industry. As co-founder of The Carsey-Werner Company, she has produced nearly 2,000 episodes of TV’s most iconic comedies over three decades (including Roseanne, The Cosby Show, A Different World, That 70’s Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, and more). She has contributed to a shift in the paradigm for independent production companies by constantly owning their content, which has given her company the power to tell the stories they want, and partner with the networks they choose. In this one-on-one conversation, go behind the screen with one of TV’s most influential minds as Carsey reflects on her career, creative legacy, and what it truly means to achieve television excellence.

Episode Guests: Marcy Carsey

Moderator: Kathleen McCaffrey (SVP Programming at HBO)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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American Vandal: Orchestrating The Perfect (Un)True Crime (Live from ATX) Sep 20, 2018

Last fall, in the midst of pop culture’s ongoing obsession with all things “true crime,” Netflix’s American Vandal arrived just in time to set social media ablaze with one tantalizing question: Who drew the dicks? Like amateur documentarians Peter and Sam, viewers found themselves enamored not only by the show’s central mystery (uncovering the perpetrator of a costly, phallic prank), but the precision with which the series had satirized the genre itself. In this case study, join the creative team behind Vandal for a detailed look at the series from pitch, to development, to bonafide hit, as they discuss their own influences and fascination with the “true crime” genre.

Season 2 of American Vandal is streaming now on Netflix!

Episode Guests: Dan Perrault, Tony Yacenda, Dan Lagana, Joe Farrell

Moderator: Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel)

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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20 Years of HBO & Blown Deadline Productions (Live from ATX) Sep 13, 2018

What does it take to build a creative and influential empire? Blown Deadline Productions has been a pivotal component of changing the TV landscape for the last 20 years. Unafraid to make the personal political, producing partners David Simon and Nina K. Noble have incorporated TV’s most diverse casts as its content dares to expose this country’s institutional dysfunction from Baltimore to New Orleans to New York. This panel includes cast, producers, writers, and directors who take a closer look at the groundbreaking HBO series, The Wire, The Deuce, Treme, Generation Kill, Show Me a Hero, and The Corner and celebrate 20 years of revolutionary television.

Episode Guests: David Simon, Nina K. Noble, Anthony Hemingway, Alexa L. Fogel, Kary Antholis, Dominique Fishback, Chris Coy

Moderator: Tim Goodman (The Hollywood Reporter)

This conversation is presented with HBO. Season 2 of The Deuce is currently airing Sundays at 9/8c, only on HBO!

ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.com

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S'MORE from ATX: Inside TV Camp for Grown Ups Sep 07, 2018

What is ATX Television Festival? Hear from our alums, in their own words, what makes "TV Camp for Grown Ups" a one of a kind experience -- and what TV means to them -- in this special S'More from ATX Season 7.

Featuring: James Lafferty, Nick Wechsler, Jason George, Melanie Scrofano, Katherine Barrell, Phil Rosenthal, Will Catlett, Nicholas D'Agosto, Jessica Rhoades, Marcy Carsey, Bob Odenkirk

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Power(ful) TV (Live from ATX) Sep 06, 2018

As society has changed, so has the role of storytelling on TV. In the current political climate, what is the obligation of series creators and writers to showcase divisive social issues, diverse cultures and ethnicities, and opposing opinions on an array of ‘hot topics’? These creators have already excelled at including storylines that have expanded awareness on these issues, and they now discuss what they feel is the responsibility of TV in not only entertaining, but pushing the norm, challenging beliefs, and ultimately moving the social needle by presenting audiences with different points of view.

Episode Guests: Gloria Calderon Kellett (One Day at a Time), Tanya Saracho (Vida), Mikko Alanne (The Long Road Home), Timothy Busfield (thirtysomething)

Moderator: Lindsay Scola (Director, Talent and Public Relations, Television Academy)

This conversation is presented with The Television Academy and The Syndication Project.

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S'More with Greg Grunberg: AN ACTOR, A COMEDIAN, AND A MUSICIAN WALK INTO A BAR (ft. Jay Kogen) Aug 31, 2018

Felicity fans, TV Campers, and smoothaise enthusiasts: this week’s bonus ep is for you! In a special S’More crossover with An Actor, a Comedian, and a Musician Into a Bar, ATX alum Greg Grunberg (and friends Kirk Fox + Nick Marzock) swap stories with Emmy-winning comedy writer/director/producer Jay Kogen (The Simpsons). If you like our pod - give it a listen!

To hear the full ep (and future episodes), be sure to subscribe to An Actor, a Comedian, and a Musician Walk Into a Bar on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts — and follow the guys on social at @ThreeInaBar!

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Breaking Down the Binary (Live from ATX) Aug 30, 2018

For LGBTQIA viewers, TV has long been a medium of binaries -- gay or straight; male or female; cisgender or transgender -- but the past few years have seen a swell of characters who aren’t so easily defined. From teen soaps, to cable dramedies, the spectrum of visibility has grown to include bisexual+ and non-binary characters who are more in tune with the viewers they represent, and less the product of tropes and stereotypes. Hear from the creators & creatives behind these series as they discuss what this visibility means for LGBTQIA audiences, and why breaking down the binary is an essential part of moving representation forward.

Episode Guests: Rhea Butcher (Take My Wife), Cameron Esposito (Take My Wife), Nico Tortorella (Younger), Aisha Dee (The Bold Type)

This conversation is presented with the The Syndication Project.

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Stories Without Walls (Live from ATX) Aug 23, 2018

In recent months, immigration storylines have become central plots for a number of TV shows. These writers and producers, along with a representative from the ACLU, discuss the importance and power of story, how they work together to ensure authentic representations of current issues, the impact it has on viewer’s opinions on immigrants, Dreamers, refugees, and deportation, as well as the actions they hope audiences are inspired to take by these fictional characters.

Episode Guests: Mauricio Mota (East Los High), Tanya Saracho (Vida), Gloria Calderon Kellett (One Day at a Time)

Moderator: Lorella Praeli (ACLU Immigration Advocacy Leader)

This conversation is presented with the ACLU and The Syndication Project.

Read more about #OneVidaataTimeon Variety, and visit RAICES Texas to donate and learn more about their ongoing efforts to #KeepFamiliesTogether.

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Her Body, Her Choice: TV’s Abortion Dilemma (Live from ATX) Aug 16, 2018

In the 45 years since Norman Lear faced off with standards & practices over Maude's “dilemma” (a first for the small screen), creatives have been fighting to de-stigmatize the female body and by extension, the right to choose by including birth control and abortion as more than just a "special episode." Primetime and Cable have seen major characters faced with a decision about sex and pregnancy, unplanned motherhood, and even onscreen abortions. While the topic remains a cultural, social and political pressure point, women are slowly seeing their experiences reflected back with urgency and empathy. Listen in as the creatives behind these stories discuss the challenges of tackling women’s reproductive health onscreen, the challenges and successes they experience, and why realistic depictions of choice are still so hard to come by.

Episode Guests: Mauricio Mota (East Los High), Rina Mimoun (Everwood)

Moderator: Kate Langrall Folb (Hollywood, Health & Society)

This conversation is presented with the Hollywood, Health and Society and The Syndication Project.

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Why Does TV Matter? (Live from ATX) Aug 09, 2018

We often ask ourselves, would Friends or Seinfeld, shows that follow 4-6 white, heterosexual characters, be made in 2018? Every year executives strive to expand representation both in front of and behind the camera in order to include a wider range of races, religions, sexualities, and cultures, but there is always more progress to be made. Listen in as these key decision makers discuss why these changes are essential, what strides their companies are making to be more inclusive of all types of people, and how they believe this evolving television landscape is impacting society.

Episode Guests: Sarah Aubrey (EVP Original Programming, TNT), Lauren Whitney (President of Television, Miramax), Karey Burke (EVP, Freeform Programming & Development), Carolyn Newman (SVP Scripted Programming, eOne)

Moderator: Lesley Goldberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

This conversation is presented with the The Hollywood Reporter and The Syndication Project.

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On Duty (Live from ATX) Jul 31, 2018

This past and current season of TV has seen multiple series capture what life is like while serving in the military. The creators/showrunners of these series work closely with military consultants, including hiring veterans on their crews and writing staffs, to ensure accuracy. Listen in as these writers and consultants discuss their working partnerships, the objectives they are trying to portray in representing active military life, military culture, and the challenges they face when recreating service and reintegration storylines for mainstream audiences.

Episode Guests: Mikko Alanne (The Long Road Home), Graham Yost (The Pacific), Anna Fricke (Valor), Tyler Grey (SEAL Team), Eric Bourquin (Consultant, The Long Road Home)

Moderator: Jared Lyon (President of SVA)

This conversation is presented with Student Veterans of America and The Syndication Project.

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S'More from ATX: THE AFFAIR with Sarah Treem, Maura Tierney, and Jessica Rhoades Jul 27, 2018

ATX Correspondent Emily Moss Wilson sits down with The Affair creator Sarah Treem, producer Jessica Rhoades, and lead actress Maura Tierney in this exclusive bonus ep, recorded live in the Hulu Lounge at ATX Season 7! Listen in for an insider look at the show's origin, and what lies ahead for your favorites in Season 4.

To hear the full Q&A from our ATX Season 7 screening, head over to Variety's TV podcast, Remote Controlled (hosted by moderator Debra Birnbaum)!

Tune in Sundays at 9/8c on Showtime for new episodes of The Affair, or catch up on past seasons now on Showtime Anytime and Hulu!

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Show Me All Your Flaws (Live from ATX) + S'More with Christopher C. Rogers & Scoot McNairy Jul 26, 2018

Flawed characters can often blur the line between endearing and infuriating. How many times have you wanted to yell at your TV about a choice one of your favorite characters is currently (or continuously) making? Or cheered when they overcame personal battle? This discussion dives into the delicate balance of creating and portraying character imperfections that are realistic while also leading the audience to a better understanding of a character’s motivations and actions, whether they be right, wrong, or somewhere on the large spectrum in between.

Episode Guests: Liz Tigelaar (Life Unexpected), Christopher C. Rogers (Halt and Catch Fire), Kat Candler (Queen Sugar), Jonathan Tucker (Kingdom), Kristoffer Polaha (Condor), Scoot McNairy (Halt and Catch Fire)

Moderator: Danielle Turchiano (Variety)

PLUS, stick around after the panel for a bonus interview with Halt and Catch Fire’s Christopher C. Rogers & Scoot McNairy, live from Podcast HQ in the Hulu Lounge at ATX Season 7! ATX's Ashland Viscosi sits down with Rogers & McNairy for a chat about Austin, their current favorite shows, and a deeper dive into Halt’s final season. (For those that haven’t watched - beware spoilers!)

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Felicity: 20 Year Reunion presented with Entertainment Weekly and Hulu (Live from ATX) Jul 24, 2018

Dear Sally: Can you believe it’s been 20 years? ATX, Entertainment Weekly, and Hulu present a special reunion celebrating 20 years since the premiere of the college-angst classic Felicity, from creators JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves. Listen in as cast and creatives revisit the series that launched a generation of college grads, from the hair, to the loft, to the 4 season love triangle, and even some time travel. Moderated by super fan Lennon Parham (Playing House), we look back at your favorite moments, and uncover what it felt like from inside the iconic series.

Episode Guests: Lawrence Trilling, Keri Russell, Scott Speedman, Scott Foley, Tangi Miller, Amanda Foreman, Ian Gomez, Greg Grunberg, Rob Benedict, and Amy Jo Johnson

Moderator: Lennon Parham (Playing House)

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A Conversation with Ray Liotta (Live from ATX) Jul 19, 2018

He may be best known as one of Scorsese’s Goodfellas, but Ray Liotta’s small screen career looms just as large as his big screen personas. From soap operas, to the The Simpsons, to an Emmy-winning stint on ER, Liotta’s ability to transition from guest star to leading man has made him one of television’s most versatile performers -- and earned him a lifetime’s worth of stories & industry experience in the process. Get to know the man behind Shades of Blue’s Lieutenant Wozniak in this retrospective conversation with one of the medium’s most enigmatic actors.

Episode Guests: Ray Liotta (Shades of Blue)

Moderator: Ben Travers (IndieWire)

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A Conversation with Robert & Michelle King (Live from ATX) Jul 17, 2018

From the opening moments of CBS’ prestige courtroom procedural The Good Wife, it was clear that Robert & Michelle King had arrived on network TV ready to jolt viewers awake with razor-sharp dissections of political, judicial, and media institutions. For seven 22-episode seasons, the series’ acclaimed writing, production, and performances pushed the boundaries of broadcast expectations, and their next endeavor -- sing-songy, aliens-invade-Capitol-Hill dramedy Braindead — only further cemented the Kings as one of TV’s most inventive and prescient writing duos (giving new extraterrestrial life to ‘80s earworm ‘You Might Think’ in the process). Now, at the conclusion of Season 2 of the CBS All Access flagship drama The Good Fight (with a Showtime series on the way), listen to these writers/executive producer/showrunners for a discussion on what this current moment in news/politics means for creatives, and what makes their singular brand of political observation and dark humor more timely than ever.

Episode Guests: Robert King, Michelle King

Moderator: Debra Birnbaum (Variety)

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S'More from ATX: Phil Rosenthal Jul 13, 2018

It’s our first MINI-EPISODE with bonus content live from Podcast HQ in the Hulu Lounge at ATX Season 7! Mix 94.7's Sara Osburn met up with Somebody Feed Phil's resident foodie & host Phil Rosenthal for a short & sweet chat about where to eat in Austin, what he's watching, and the communal spirit at the heart of his food/travel philosophy.

To hear the FULL Somebody Feed Phil Q&A from ATX, check out IndieWire’s Turn It On podcast with moderator Michael Schneider -- and don't forget to watch seasons 1 & 2 of Somebody Feel Phil, available now on Netflix!

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Emerging Studios (Live from ATX) Jul 12, 2018

With Peak TV infinitely expanding the options for networks and platforms, the ""backend"" of television is shifting more than ever towards the importance of ""content ownership."" Historically, there have been major independent studios (Sony, Warner Brothers), and network-based studios (20th Century Fox, ABC Studios), but now there are emerging studios acting as a hybrid between traditional studio and production company, wearing many different hats in creating content that ends up on traditional broadcast, cable, and platforms. Listen to both sides as these executives discuss the current state of how TV is ending up on your screens, and where it could end up next year.

Episode Guests: Marci Wiseman (Co-President of Television, Blumhouse), Ali Krug (VP of Television, Annapurna), Lauren Whitney (President of Television, Miramax), Pancho Mansfield (President, Global Scripted Programming, eOne)

Moderator: Bryn Sandberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Inside the Writers Room: Power Dynamics (Live from ATX) Jul 10, 2018

The writer’s room is known for being a sacred space that strives for creative freedom, protecting those inside its walls with a sense of safety and respect. Yet, it is also a place where different levels of superiority can make this type of vulnerability difficult to navigate. Listen in for a glimpse into the power dynamics that take place within the walls of a TV writers room, the struggles that come with them, and the ways they are changing in the current climate.

Episode Guests: Liz Tigelaar (Little Fires Everywhere), Christopher C. Rogers (Halt & Catch Fire), Shawn Ryan (Timeless), Patrick Sean Smith (Greek), Rina Mimoun (Everwood)

Moderator: Glen Mazzara (Damien)

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The Americans: The End (Live from ATX) Jul 05, 2018

From the moment we first met Philip and Elizabeth Jennings six years ago, we have gone through countless twists and turns, numerous marriage ups and downs, a few tortures (remember that scene with Claudia? “Show them your face!”), and more wigs than we can count. Now that the final mission has come and gone, The Americans' cast and creators come together one last time to debrief on how the groundbreaking series came to a close, how this series has impacted their lives along with audiences around the world, and what they believe happens next to the Jennings' family and friends.

Episode Guests: Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Noah Emmerich, Holly Taylor, Keidrich Sellati, Brandon J. Dirden

Moderator: Tim Goodman (The Hollywood Reporter)

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It's a Power Play (Live from ATX) Jul 03, 2018

This Moment in entertainment has brought to light an undeniable abundance of wrongs. From sexual harassment to misogyny, sexism and racism to lack of inclusion, it is all wrapped up in a single word: Power. The TV industry has been host to a litany of these issues, showcasing what happens when power is imbalanced, and the repercussions that follow when it goes unchecked. So who has the Power? How are they keeping and using it? Are things getting easier (and safer) for those historically at risk when they speak out? Most importantly, where do we go from here? Join us as we sit down with executives and creatives to discuss their own experiences with Power (both having it or being victim to it), the new strides towards inclusion, and where they see this Moment going next.

Episode Guests: Salim Akil (Black Lightning), Jessica Rhoades (Sharp Objects), Mauricio Mota (East Los High), Pam Veasey (CSI: New York), Kathleen McCaffrey (SVP, HBO Programming)

Moderator: Maureen Ryan

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Nash Bridges Writers Room (Live from ATX) Jun 28, 2018

CBS’ 1996 procedural dramedy Nash Bridges, starring Don Johnson and Cheech Marin as San Francisco’s finest (and often dysfunctional) buddy-cop detectives, was not only a ratings and critical success -- but also boasted a powerhouse room of writers that would go on to create, write, and show-run some of TV’s most influential series. Listen in on this conversation with prolific creator Carlton Cuse (Lost, Bates Motel, Jack Ryan) and the writers that went on to create and/or run The Shield, Timeless, The Walking Dead, CSI:NY, Hell on Wheels, and Damien (to name a few) for a look back at the series’ 122-episode run, and what they learned from their time in that room.

Episode Guests: Carlton Cuse, Shawn Ryan, Glen Mazzara, John Wirth, Pam Veasey, Jed Seidel

Moderator: Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel)

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Breaking Bad: Saul's Origin Story (Live from ATX) Jun 26, 2018

Great television comes from great characters, and as proven by both Breaking Bad‘s Walter White and Better Call Saul‘s Saul Goodman (aka Slippin’ Jimmy), Vince Gilligan is nothing short of a genius when it comes to creating the unlikely hero. Coupled with an acute sense of tone and timing, it’s no wonder that the rise and demise of these characters lend themselves to some of television’s greatest success. In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Breaking Bad and the highly anticipated season four premiere of Better Call Saul, ATX and Entertainment Weekly revisit the origins of fan favorite Saul Goodman in this conversation with executive producer Vince Gilligan and star Bob Odenkirk, recorded live at ATX Television Festival Season 7.

Episode Guests: Vince Gilligan (Creator/Executive Producer), Bob Odenkirk (Cast)

Moderator: Sarah Rodman (Entertainment Weekly)

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Politically Minded Jun 20, 2018

Real world politics continues to be a relentless barrage on our Twitter feeds and real lives, filling the role of ‘reality is stranger than fiction.’ In this era, TV’s imaginary political landscape struggles to feel escapist. Creatives can’t help but incorporate true political upheaval into their fictional worlds and characters. But how is this changing the way we are informed and entertained?

Episode Guests: David Simon (The Wire, The Deuce, Treme), Robert & Michelle King (The Good Fight, The Good Wife, Braindead)

Moderator: Daniel Fienberg (The Hollywood Reporter)

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What's Your Pitch? Jun 13, 2018

Ever wonder how your favorite series was first pitched in the room? You’d be surprised how many tv darlings started with a few scribbled lines on a napkin. We delve into the moment of inspiration, the bizarre pitch traditions, and go way behind the scenes of Friends and Grace and Frankie. Listen to the origin stories, learn how a pitch transforms into a show, and a surprising look at a creative collaboration between a mother and daughter.

Episode Guests: Marta Kauffman, Hannah Canter

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First Gigs, Big Breaks Jun 06, 2018

Breaking into this industry requires that perfect storm of timing, luck, talent, and relationships. This episode explores that moment in everyone’s career from both sides: the waiting, the tipping point, the first big gig, and what motivates someone to take a risk on a fresh face. Packed with tips and perspective, this episode should not be missed.

Episode Guests: Bill Lawrence, Kevin Biegel

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Complex, Not Complicated Jun 01, 2018

Now more than ever, television is home to a range of increasingly complex female characters: ones that are bold, funny, fierce, sensitive, loyal, fragile, complicated, and kick ass (sometimes all in the same moment). Prepare to hear from two powerhouse women as they discuss the legacy of female characters before them, the necessity of diverse representation at this particular moment, and why there’s no one way to write or portray a strong woman.

Episode Guests: Gloria Calderon Kellett, Justina Machado

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TV Mixtape May 23, 2018

Music for television is a distinct language that creates a vivid world for viewers. The music for a show is critical. It can be charming and catchy, subtle and haunting, powerfully cinematic, and even create a story or character. These guests discuss their journeys in the television industry, the relationship music plays in both their work and everyday lives, and how their roles as series creator, music supervisor, and editor combined create the perfect TV mixtape, one that stays with the viewer long after the episode ends.

Episode Guests: Jason Katims, Liza Richardson, Angela Catanzaro

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A Showrunner Defined May 23, 2018

"show·run·ner ˈSHōˌrənər/ Noun the person who has overall creative authority and management responsibility for a television program." Despite its clear and succinct definition, the job of the showrunner is anything but concise. Every series is run differently, and every job has a new set of perks and challenges. In this episode, Carlton Cuse (Lost, Bates Motel) and Kerry Ehrin (Bates Motel, Friday Night Lights) discuss what their job actually is, swap on-set stories, ask each other for advice, and share a little insight on the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Episode Guests: Carlton Cuse & Kerry Ehrin

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