SERIESFEST SOIRÉE
A fundraising gala fueling real community impact
Launched in 2024 and held annually in Denver during SeriesFest’s international television festival, the Soirée brings together artists, industry leaders and supporters to celebrate excellence in television and invest in its future.
As SeriesFest’s signature fundraiser, the Soirée supports year-round programs that champion emerging creators, provide filmmaking education for young people, and create pathways into the television industry.
SERIESFEST HONORS
Recognizing Excellence in Television
We recognize artists, creators, industry leaders and organizations whose work has advanced the art and impact of episodic storytelling. Honors are presented at the SeriesFest Soirée and select events throughout the year.
D’Arcy Carden
Actor, The Good Place, Five Star Weekend
Excellence in Acting
2026
John J. Sie
Founder & Former Chairman, Starz Entertainemnt
Visionary
2026
Amy Seimetz
Actor, The Testaments
Spotlight Performance
2026
Gia-Rayne B. Harris
Director, Shondaland
Ambassador
2026
Women Directing Mentorship with Shondaland Winner, 2022
Littleton Road Productions
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, Dr. Death
Impact in Television
2026
Accepted by Patrick Macmanus, Founder
Molly Rogers
Costume Designer, And Just Like That…
Excellence in Costume Design
2026
Presented during Fashion in Focus
Rhea Seehorn
Actor, Pluribus, Better Call Saul
Excellence in Acting
2025
Carnival Films
Downton Abbey, All Her Fault
Impact in Television
2025
Accepted by Nigel Marchant, Managing Director, and Gareth Neame, CEO
Jason Ritter
Actor, Matlock, Parenthood
Distinguished Artist
2025
Emil Pinnock
Founder, Unleashing Giants
Ambassador
2025
Marco Calvani
Filmmaker, Actor, The Four Seasons
Breakthrough Actor
2025
Presented during SeriesFest: Season 11
Alex Bovaird
Costume Designer, The White Lotus
Excellence in Costume Design
2025
Presented during Fashion in Focus
SAG-AFTRA
Luminaries in Television
2024
Accepted by Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Executive Director
Betsy Beers
Creative Partner, Shondaland
Impact in Television
2024
Minnie Driver
Actor, Speechless
Excellence in Acting
2024
Mark Duplass
Filmmaker, Actor, The Morning Show, Duplass Brothers Productions
Excellence in Acting
2024
Presented during SeriesFest: Season 10
World of Wonder
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Impact in Television
2023
Presented during SeriesFest: Season 9
Ann Dowd
Actor, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Leftovers
Impact in Television
2021
Presented during SeriesFest: Season 7
Krista Smith
Director, Global Editorial and Publishing, Netflix; formerly West Coast Editor, Vanity Fair
Visionary in Media
2017
Presented during SeriesFest: Season 3
Press
MAR 27, 2026
MAY 9, 2026
APR 27, 2025
MAR 5, 2025
Soirée Leadership & Supporters
Thank you to the growing community of leaders and supporters who help make the SeriesFest Soirée possible. Join us by connecting with a SeriesFest staff or board member, or send us a message at info@seriesfest.com.
2026 SOIRÉE CO-CHAIRS
Betsy Leighton
Randi Kleiner
Kaily Smith
2026 HOST COMMITTEE
Britta Erickson
Yvette Frampton
Amber Fries
Janice Jensen
Esther Lee Leach
Taylor McFadden
Alison Greenberg Millice
Matthew Morris
Sara Schoen
Jon Troshynski
Natalie West
Michelle Sie Whitten
LEADING SUPPORTERS
Amanda & Jonathan Alpert
Laura Barton
Jenny Bloom Moel
Tully & Trish Bragg
Brown & Company
Call to Adventure Media
Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media
Susan & Ed Cudahy
East West Partners
Britta Erickson
Yvette & Chris Frampton
Michelle & Mike Fries
Alison Greenberg Millice
Janice Jensen
Ellen & Harvey Kleiner
Randi Kleiner
William LaBahn
Esther Lee Leach
Betsy & Bob Leighton
Liberty Global
Justine Marino
Caz Matthews
Taylor McFadden
Matthew Morris
Newberry Brothers
Occasions Catering
Shereen & Michael Pollak
Virginia Reiman
Alysia Reiner
Sara Roewe
Michael Salem
Sarah Schoen
John Sie
Iris & Michael Smith
Paulette Soto Tate
Julie & Jim Taylor
Jon Troshynski
Deborah & Michael Tuchman
Natalie West
Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP
Michelle Sie & Tom Whitten
Sonda Wynn
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