The entertainment industry’s premier talent, creators and executives gather in person and virtually for exclusive keynotes and panel discussions on the best of television including content development, writing, casting, marketing and distribution.
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM PT
Visionaries of Unscripted TV Programming
A convening of TV chiefs as they discuss how they are developing and producing programming for today's audiences. What are storytelling trends across platforms? What are breakthrough shows this season? TV executive creative leaders share their stories
Michael Schneider (Moderator) - TV Editor, Variety
Casey Kriley - Co-CEO, Magical Elves
Rod Aissa - EVP, Entertainment Unscripted Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
Jayson Dinsmore - President of Unscripted, Fremantle
Farnaz Farjam - EVP Current Programming, Bunim-Murray
Lily Neumeyer - EVP and Head of Development, MTV Entertainment Studios
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Behind the Scenes With "Yellowjackets"
Hear more about the making of the fan-favorite Showtime series "Yellowjackets"
Samantha Hanratty - Actor
Karyn Kusama - Executive Producer/Director
Courtney Eaton - Actor
Michael Schneider (Moderator) - TV Editor, Variety
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM PT
Awards Circuit Podcast Live
Variety editors mix it up in a lively roundtable discussion examining the state of play for FYC Emmy contenders. Will be recorded live for release as part of Variety's weekly "Awards Circuit" podcast.
Clayton Davis - Senior Awards Editor, Variety
Jazz Tangcay - Senior Artisans Editor, Variety
Emily Longeretta - Senior TV Features Editor, Variety
Michael Schneider - TV Editor, Variety
11:30 AM - 12:10 PM PT
Reno 911! 20-Year Reunion
Creators and cast share stories about the comedy series since it first launched in 2003.
Thomas Lennon, "Reno 911!"
Kerri Kenney-Silver, "Reno 911!"
Cedric Yarbrough, "Reno 911!"
Carlos Alazraqui, "Reno 911!"
Niecy Nash-Betts, "Reno 911!"
Mary Birdsong, "Reno 911!"
Jenelle Riley (Moderator) - Deputy Features & Awards Editor, Variety
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM PT
Disney's Women of Comedy, Presented by Disney Television Studios
A roundtable discussion celebrating Disney’s TV female comedy standouts.
Elle Fanning - Catherine The Great, "The Great"
Janelle James - Ava Coleman, "Abbott Elementary"
Gina Rodriguez - Nell Serrano, "Not Dead Yet"
Kerry Washington - Paige Alexander, "UnPrisoned"
Angelique Jackson (Moderator) - Senior Entertainment Writer, Variety
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM PT
TV Fest Legacy Award to Christina Applegate
Applegate will receive the 2023 Variety TV Fest Legacy award, recognizing her storytelling achievements as an actor and producer. Presented by Jean Smart.
Christina Applegate
1:50 PM - 2:30 PM PT
Behind the Scenes of Documentary Filmmaking
An exploration of leaders in documentary filmmaking who are elevating the entertainment category to new creative heights. What is their approach to crafting narratives around real subjects and their stories?
Alex Pritz - Producer and Director, "The Territory"
Allen Hughes - Executive Producer/Director/Writer, "Dear Mama"
Ondi Timoner - Producer and Director, "Last Flight Home"
Cynthia Littleton (Moderator) - Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety
Zachary Heinzerling - Director/Executive Producer, "Stolen Youth: Inside The Cult At Sarah Lawrence"
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM PT
Keynote Conversation with Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content
Bloys will offer his vision for TV storytelling in what will be his first interview following the series finale episode of Succession.
Casey Bloys - Chairman & CEO, HBO & Max Content
Cynthia Littleton (Moderator) - Co-Editor-in-Chief, Variety
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM PT
Behind the Scenes of "Accused" with Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Malcolm-Jamal Warner - Actor, “Accused”
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM PT
Conversation with Brooke Shields
Hear about the making of the TV documentary "Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields"
Brooke Shields
Elizabeth Wagmeister (Moderator) - Senior Correspondent, Variety
3:45 PM - 4:20 PM PT
Reality Trailblazers Panel
Innovators and trailblazers of reality TV share their favorite memories and talk about what it takes to connect with fans during and after the show.
Kristin Cavallari, "Very Cavallari," "The Hills"
Trixie Mattel, "RuPaul’s Drag Race," "Trixie Motel"
Johnny Bananas, "The Challenge"
Hannah Brown - TV Personality, "FOX's Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test"
Emily Longeretta (Moderator) - Senior TV Features Editor, Variety
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM PT
Supporting Actors Roundtable
Hear from this season's breakout TV supporting actors about their creative process.
Jessica Williams - Gaby, "Shrinking"
Paul Walter Hauser - Larry Hall, "Black Bird"
Niecy Nash-Betts - Glenda Cleveland, "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story"
Camila Morrone - Camila Dunne, "Daisy Jones & The Six"
Giancarlo Esposito - Gus Fring, "Better Call Saul"
Joseph Lee - George Nakai, "Beef"
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| 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM | Visionaries of Unscripted TV Programming 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM A convening of TV chiefs as they discuss how they are developing and producing programming for today's audiences. What are storytelling trends across platforms? What are breakthrough shows this season? TV executive creative leaders share their stories | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Behind the Scenes With "Yellowjackets" 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Hear more about the making of the fan-favorite Showtime series "Yellowjackets" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Awards Circuit Podcast Live 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Variety editors mix it up in a lively roundtable discussion examining the state of play for FYC Emmy contenders. Will be recorded live for release as part of Variety's weekly "Awards Circuit" podcast. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM | Reno 911! 20-Year Reunion 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM Creators and cast share stories about the comedy series since it first launched in 2003. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:10 PM - 1:40 PM | Disney's Women of Comedy, Presented by Disney Television Studios 1:10 PM - 1:40 PM A roundtable discussion celebrating Disney’s TV female comedy standouts. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:40 PM - 1:50 PM | TV Fest Legacy Award to Christina Applegate 1:40 PM - 1:50 PM Applegate will receive the 2023 Variety TV Fest Legacy award, recognizing her storytelling achievements as an actor and producer. Presented by Jean Smart. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:50 PM - 2:30 PM | Behind the Scenes of Documentary Filmmaking 1:50 PM - 2:30 PM An exploration of leaders in documentary filmmaking who are elevating the entertainment category to new creative heights. What is their approach to crafting narratives around real subjects and their stories? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Keynote Conversation with Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Bloys will offer his vision for TV storytelling in what will be his first interview following the series finale episode of Succession. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Behind the Scenes of "Accused" with Malcolm-Jamal Warner 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Conversation with Brooke Shields 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Hear about the making of the TV documentary "Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:45 PM - 4:20 PM | Reality Trailblazers Panel 3:45 PM - 4:20 PM Innovators and trailblazers of reality TV share their favorite memories and talk about what it takes to connect with fans during and after the show. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:20 PM - 5:00 PM | Supporting Actors Roundtable 4:20 PM - 5:00 PM Hear from this season's breakout TV supporting actors about their creative process. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Karyn Kusama
Executive Producer/Director
Thomas Lennon
"Reno 911!"
Trixie Mattel
"RuPaul’s Drag Race," "Trixie Motel"
Niecy Nash-Betts
"Reno 911!"
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