SeriesFest: Season 7 | Day 5

Hot tickets, big names, and sneak peeks…

 All you need to know about today at SeriesFest!

Dive into a sneak peek of Season 2 of this punchy BAFTA award-winning series from Hulu, which shows women and sisterhood in ways that are often left unexplored on screen.  

Aisling Bea plays Aine, a whip-smart teacher trying to pull her life back together after a ‘teeny little nervous breakdown.’

Join visionary filmmaker Mark Duplass and Deadline’s Chief Film Critic Pete Hammond as they discuss what’s breaking boundaries in the industry. 

From his memorable roles on-screen to captivating audiences with his work behind the camera, Mark Duplass has consistently pushed the boundaries of filmmaking. From his latest work with projects like Lady and the Dale and Sasquatch through to Words and Music his work continues to encourage and inspire communities of independent content creators around the world.

As Deadline’s Chief Film Critic, Pete Hammond has interviewed his fair share of Hollywood A-listers and has a rare knack for seeing the artist behind the fame. 

This dynamic duo is sure to be good!

Our moderator:
Liz Shannon Miller, Senior TV Editor, Collider

Panelists
Jason Altman, SVP, Film & TV, Ubisoft Film and Television
Danielle Kreinik, Director of Television Development, Ubisoft Film and Television
Kelly Garner, Founder & CEO, Treefort Media
Heather Karpas, Director of Development, at EDEN Productions
Henrik Bastin, CEO, Fabel Entertainment

Join our Moderator
Tom Verica, Director and Producer; Grey’s Anatomy, Bridgerton, The Umbrella Academy

Panelists
Debbie Allen, Award-winning Producer, Director, Writer, Actor, and Choreographer; Grey’s Anatomy, Fame, Insecure

DeMane Davis, Television and Producing Director; How to Get Away with Murder, Lift, Queen Sugar, Clarice

Allison Liddi-Brown, Director and Producer; Grey’s Anatomy Forget Normal, Friday Night Lights

Looking for something lighthearted? These comedy series pilots are for you… 

Independent Pilot Competition Comedy Block 1

Friends, co-workers, competition. Watch these characters define their comedic relationships.

Independent Pilot Competition Comedy Block 2

Comedies are not always what they seem and neither are these pilots. Join these characters on a mysterious journey.

Want to find the next generation of important storytellers?

SeriesFest is highlighting the ingenuity of collegiate creators compiled into an amazing block, which features comedies, dramas, digital shorts, and more.

Catch these creators at the cusp of breaking into the industry—even before they become household names—and be sure to check out the Q&As to find the inspiration behind these inventive projects.

– Neil Truglio, Director of Education