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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 ShockIn 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)>>>The House That Horror Built: Inside Blumhouse TelevisionA unique

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) ALERT: DISCO

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.comALERT: DISCOUNT for Podcast Listeners:You can get 15% Off of your Season 9 (June 4-7) Badge using the promo code: TVCF2020. Go to ATXFestival.com/Buy-A-Badge and follow links to purchase!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 p

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.comALERT: DISCOUNT for Podcast Listeners:You can get 15% Off of your Season 9 (June 4-7) Badge using the promo code: TVCF2020. Go to ATXFestival.com/Buy-A-Badge and follow links to purchase!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

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.comSeries 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 g

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.comSeries 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 program

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.comSeries 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

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.comSeries 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

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.comTune in for the premiere of Deadly Class on Jan. 16th, only on SYFY!WHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW 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

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 DraperModerator: Bill Keith (Entertainment

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.comWHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW 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 at atxfestival.com and join us next June for A

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:Vote.govVote Save America When We All VoteTo learn more about Justice For Vets, please visit: justiceforvets.orgEpisode Guests: Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, Bradley Whitford, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, Joshua Malina, Richard Schiff, and Melissa FitzgeraldModerator: Lawrence O'Donnell (MSNBC)ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.comWHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on this episo

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.comWHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on this episode (or any episode!) using #TheTVCampfire!WATCH

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.comWHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on t

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

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.comWHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW 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 se

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.comWHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW 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 at atxfestival.com and join us next June for ATX Season 8!-----Get 20% off

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 CarseyModerator: Kathleen McCaffrey (SVP Programming at HBO)ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.comWHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW us at @ATXFesti

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 FarrellModerator: Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel)ATX Season 8 | June 6-9, 2019 | atxfestival.comWHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW us at @ATXFestival on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and let us know your thoughts on this episode

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 CoyModerator: 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.comWHERE TO FIND USFOLLOW u