Variety FYC TV Fest returns May 7 in Los Angeles for a day of genre-focused discussions featuring the creators and talent behind the year’s most talked about Emmy contending series. Join us for an exciting star-studded event, complete with engaging panel conversations and a special presentation of the Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award.
The festival kicks off with “Meet the Makers” drama panel, including “The Day of the Jackal” and “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth”, featuring executive producers Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant. The morning continues with a look into thrilling series “Yellowjackets,” followed by an ensemble conversation with the cast and executive producer of the acclaimed hit drama “Matlock”, including Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, Leah Lewis, and showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman.
Creators Michelle and Robert King will join actor Carrie Preston and showrunner Jonathan Tolins to discuss the dual creative worlds of “Evil” and “Elsbeth.”
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” head writer and executive producer Molly McNearney will then give an insider look at the late-night mainstay.
Following a mid-morning networking break, we continue with an engaging panel highlighting the “Women Who Wow: Spotlight on this Season’s Stellar Performances”.
This conversation will feature renowned actresses Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”); Niecy Nash-Betts (“Grotesquerie”); Kaitlin Olson (“High Potential”); Nicole Brydon Bloom (“Paradise”); and Ellen Pompeo (“Good American Family.”)
An in-depth conversation with the team from “Dark Winds” and “Interview with a Vampire” will follow.
Multiple award-winning actress and star of “Hacks” Jean Smart will be presented with the second annual Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award. She will be introduced by Mary Tyler Moore’s husband, Dr. S. Robert Levine, founder and CEO of the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative, which is a non-profit that advances research to preserve and restore vision in people with diabetes. The award, named in honor of the legendary actor, recognizes groundbreaking achievements in storytelling.
As we transition into the afternoon, we’re excited to present a lively “Meet the Makers” comedy session with funny-men stars, Joel McHale from “Animal Control” and Denis Leary of “Going Dutch”.
A “Behind the Laughs” session will follow with comedy supporting stars including Stephanie Koenig (“English Teacher”); Abby Elliott (“The Bear”); Jane Lynch (“Only Murders in the Building”); Jenelle James (“Abbott Elementary”); Poorna Jagannathan (“Deli Boys”); and Matt Bomer (“Mid-Century Modern.”)
Additional “Meet the Makers” comedy panels will highlight fresh new titles like “Étoile”, with actors Gideon Glick and Luke Kirby, and “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,” featuring Montana Jordan, Emily Osment and executive producer Steven Molaro.
The unscripted world takes the stage in the final section of the day. “The Challenge” stars Leroy Garrett, Aneesa Ferreira, CT Tamburello, Rachel Robinson will be joined by Bunim/Murray Productions & 51 Minds Entertainment CEO Julie Pizzi. Then, we will dive into glam and strategy of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “The Traitors,” with appearances from “Boston Rob” Mariano and Dolores Catania, with more to be announced.
Conversations will be recorded and published across Variety’s digital & social platforms following the event.
20th Television, ABC, AMC Networks, CBS Studios, CBS, Fox Entertainment, FX Networks, Hulu, MTV, Onyx Collective, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime Video, and Warner Bros. Television are official partners of the event.
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