From Assistant to Staff Writer - this panel includes staff writers and story editors who have all come up through the ranks as assistants. Panelists: Alexandra Decas (GROWN-ISH, MIXED-ISH), Kay Oyegun (THIS IS US, QUEEN SUGAR), Julian Silver (SEAL TEAM), Jennifer Vierck (SUPERSTORE). Moderator: Noah Rosen.

From Assistant To Staff Writer

Producers Panel - with executives across production companies, networks, and studios who discuss the development process and working with writers. Panelists: Matthew Milam (Amazon – Senior Drama Executive), Ashley Strumwasser (Hello Sunshine – Vice President in TV/Film), Stephanie Swedlove (Independent Producer – EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE OKAY). Moderator: Eric McGaw.

Producers Panel

Running the Show - with showrunners, some of whom got their start as assistants. Panelists: Warren Hutcherson (REED BETWEEN THE LINES, THE BERNIE MAC SHOW), Jennifer Schuur (THE CATCH, MY BRILLIANT FRIEND), Lizzy Weiss (SWITCHED AT BIRTH, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS). Moderator: Eli Edelson.