Congratulations to the Recipient of the 2022 Jan Marino Scholarship: Gwen Ogle! Gwen Ogle is a storyteller, screenwriter, academic, mother, and wife. She has a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, was a…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Recipient of the 2022 Jan Marino Scholarship: Gwen Ogle! Gwen Ogle is a storyteller, screenwriter, academic, mother, and wife. She has a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, was a…
Read MoreSeriesFest is partnering with Janelle Monáe and Wondaland Productions to discover episodic content featuring radical and rebellious stories. The script competition provides artists the opportunity to share diverse ideas through visual media…
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to reveal our Jury for this year’s Independent Pilot Competitions! Our talented Jurors are tasked with judging brand-new work from an international array of creative voices. These esteemed…
Read MoreIn 2021, we partnered with National Geographic Documentary Films, known for showcasing timely, provocative, and impactful stories, and Visible [mobile] for our Spotlight Your Town Initiative to support an inclusive…
Read MoreWe don’t know about you, but waiting until June 2022 seems like an awfully long time… so, we’ve made the very easy decision to bring SeriesFest: Season 8 forward to May 5-11, 2022. Mark the dates in your calendars now!
Submissions for SeriesFest: Season 8 will close on January 27, 2022. Check out our exciting slate of our signature independent episodic competitions now and get your pilots in! We can’t wait to see you in Denver in 2022!
Read MoreCheck out the SeriesFest: Season 8 creator gallery!
Read the ArticleIn the fourth year of the partnership, Shondaland’s commitment to expanding industry opportunities gains new ground.
Read the ArticleIs Chicago’s next great comedy television series right around the corner? The Pitch-A-Thon initiative, powered by Denver/West Coast-based SeriesFest, Second City, and IFA Chicago is dedicated to discovering and nurturing the most promising independent episodic creators. The winner of the inaugural Chicago Pitch-A-Thon has been announced.
Read the ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Janelle Monáe and her Wondaland Pictures have partnered with the non-profit SeriesFest on the ninth season of Storytellers, its Script Writing Competition spotlighting female-focused stories within the episodic arena.
Read the ArticleCheck out our favorite photos from SeriesFest: Season 8 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre!
Read the ArticleSeriesFest and National Geographic Documentary Films have selected A.K. Sandhu‘s docuseries We Beg Your Pardon, America as the winner of the “Spotlight Your Town” initiative which supports an inclusive group of unscripted storytellers creating authentic, community-driven stories that embody the breadth and diversity of the people and places they represent.
Read the ArticleWatch a special Q&A after a screening of Hulu’s Candy (starring Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey) at SeriesFest: Season 8. Candy is a limited series that follows Candy Montgomery, a 1980s housewife and mother.
Watch VideoYou may know W. Kamau Bell as a stand-up comedian or the host of the Emmy-winning CNN docuseries “United Shades of America”, but you should know him as a prolific activist and creator with the recent Showtime docuseries, “We Need to Talk About Cosby”.
Watch VideoCheck out some of our favorite photos, straight from the red carpet at SeriesFest: Season 8!
Read the ArticleAfter a two-year in-person hiatus, SeriesFest finally made its way back to the SIE Film Center for its much anticipated Season 8. The six-day festival, which took place from May 5 to 11, featured everything from exclusive screenings to panel discussions with some of the biggest names in entertainment.
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