Final summer time, I had the privilege to attend SeriesFest in Denver, Colorado.
This summer time, you may have the chance to attend SeriesFest, too, because it goes digital!
Confirmed expertise to this point contains Ryan Eggold (New Amsterdam), James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti (One Tree Hill), Betsy Sodaro, with extra to be introduced quickly.
SeriesFest is a non-profit group devoted to supporting underserved voices in episodic storytelling. Regardless of the present local weather, they’re guaranteeing that the worldwide neighborhood of creators stays related and continues to be impressed and engaged even throughout this unprecedented disaster.
The annual six-day pageant will happen as scheduled from June 18-24, however in mild of our collective new regular, SeriesFest: Season 6 will transition to a schedule of must-stream, digital occasions with all panels, competitions and premieres obtainable on-line.
Additionally beginning this month, SeriesFest will host trade creatives by digital writers rooms, creator hangouts, community watch events and on-line Pitch-A-Thons.
“We face unprecedented instances because the Covid-19 pandemic has modified the world as we all know it. These impacted by the virus have been on our minds and in our hearts as we decided how you can navigate this difficult time.” stated Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith Westbrook, Co-Founders of SeriesFest.
“As a corporation, we’re collectively embracing the mandate to remain at dwelling to make sure the well being and well-being of our households, staff, trade and audiences.
“Whereas many issues have modified in these previous few weeks,the one factor that is still the identical is the necessity for our passionate neighborhood to remain related by empathy and storytelling.
“By pivoting to a digital expertise, we’re assured we’ll stay a trusted vacation spot for significant conversations and supply a a lot wanted discussion board for creatives to share, interact and have fun their experiences and progressive tales.”
They added: “Our employees, Board of Administrators and companions are absolutely devoted to offering a platform for creating impactful conversations and creating invaluable connections as we adapt to an more and more digital ecosystem.”
SeriesFest: Season 7, will return to Denver in June 2021 with an much more bold, inventive and thrilling program. Take a look at these digital occasions you’ll expertise in April and Might.
Consider this as your planning for the 2021 SeriesFest. In the event you benefit from the on-line expereience, perhaps you may expertise the magic of the occasion in individual subsequent 12 months!
MUST WATCH “WATCH” PARTIES
Launching April 15, digital on-line screenings adopted by prolonged Q&As with expertise and creators of TV favorites and premiere content material on YouTube. These occasions convey unique entry to followers whereas additionally celebrating the wealthy historical past of episodic storytelling. ● April 15- One Tree Hill, Q&A with James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti
● April 29 – New Amsterdam, Q&A with Ryan Eggold
● April Date TBA – Disjointed, Q&A with Betsy Sodaro
CREATOR HANG OUTS
Launching April 16, a sequence of digital roundtable conversations surrounding all issues indie episodic can be hosted by SeriesFest alumni.
Obtainable to stream on YouTube, two to 5 creators will host hour lengthy conversations round indie subjects together with Feminine Filmmakers, Sparking Creativity, The Artwork of the Pitch, Creating The Season One Arc, Worldwide Unbiased Content material, Advantages and Challenges of On-line Launch.
On April 16th, “The Artwork of the Pitch” Hosted by Emil Pinnock and Ian Robertson, the workforce behind SeriesFest: Season 3’s award-winning pilot, Up North, returns for an indepth look into the subsequent steps creators ought to put together for when trying to launch their tv sequence.
Pinnock and Robertson will lead the interactive workshop on what they’ve discovered are the three most vital areas to organize for – the individuals, the bundle and the pitch.
VIRTUAL WRITERS ROOMS
Launching in Might, the Writers Room sequence is knowledgeable growth alternative for rising writers in unbiased episodic tv.
SeriesFest and UnReal Media will invite choose writers to take part in a three-day workshop and month-long follow-up with the purpose of manufacturing pitch-ready scripted episodic content material. It is a digital spin on our established initiative that can be performed on Zoom.
SXSW FILM FEST EPISODIC PITCH-A-THON PRESENTED BY SERIESFEST
The deliberate SXSW Episodic Pitch-a-thon with 5 of their 2020 Episodic Pilots heads on-line, as a part of the beforehand introduced enlargement. Launching April 28th, six creators/inventive groups have 5 minutes to pitch in entrance of an viewers…nearly through YouTube.
The trade panel of consultants together with Susan Lewis (Starz), Travis Tammero (CAA), Jenny Halper (Maven Footage), Christiane Davila (Stage 13), Caleb Ward (Leisure Studios), could have seven minutes to offer their suggestions for every challenge with finally one winner chosen.
Pitch picks embody: Beneath The Affect, Beached, Wild Mixture, The Bisley Boy, Pussy Speak, and Southfield Supernovas 4228
All occasions are free. For data on how you can take part, please go to www.seriesfest.com
SERIESFEST: SEASON 6 VIRTUAL FESTIVAL (June 18-24) PILOT COMPETITIONS
The pageant’s signature competitions, Unbiased Pilot, Digital Brief Sequence, Late Evening Competitors, Alumni Highlight and Collegiate Creator Highlight, this 12 months can be on-line and on-demand. The pilots can be juried by established trade executives, and picks could have a web-based debut.
INNOVATION TALKS
SeriesFest will current distinctive conversations with prime trade executives. The in-depth conversations will tackle the rapidly altering panorama. Earlier executives to take part have included Ted Sarandos, Elvis Mitchell, Jane Turton.
SIGNATURE PANELS
A curated number of our signature panel conversations based mostly on the evolving trade developments and sizzling subjects. These panels have fun innovation and spotlight the foremost points going through the trade at this time.
Plus, SeriesFest will make earlier panels from the primary 5 seasons obtainable to display solely.
NETWORK WATCH PARTIES AND Q&As
An important lineup of Community Premieres and sneak previews, providing audiences an unique take a look at the newest in should see tv. These digital screenings embody Q&A’s with main filmmakers, creators, trade influencers and expertise.
Ticket & Cross data together with programming bulletins for the Digital Competition can be obtainable quickly.
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What do you assume? Are you in??
Carissa Pavlica is the managing editor and a employees author for TV Fanatic. She’s a member of the Critic’s Choice Association, enjoys mentoring writers, cats, and passionately discussing the nuances of tv and movie. Observe her on Twitter and electronic mail her right here at TV Fanatic.