2026-28 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Talia Light Rake

Congratulations to 2026-28 DET Scripted Program Director, Talia Light Rake, who is assigned to shadow and direct an episode of ABC/20th’s SCRUBS! A Los Angeles–born, Brooklyn-based writer, director, and producer, Talia is a 2023 Film Independent Fellow and NYU Development Lab Fellow. Her short film THE CAPTIVES premiered at Mill Valley Film Festival and screened at festivals nationwide, including the American Cinematheque’s PROOF Film Festival. She has produced content for Sundance, Tribeca, and New York Fashion Week. In 2022, she founded Heavy Shovel Productions, a production company and filmmaker community reaching more than 100k creatives online, where she shares practical insights, resources, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on independent filmmaking. She also created The Big Dig, a curated filmmaker matchmaking event designed to bring artists together through intentional, data-informed pairings that foster collaboration and hiring opportunities. She is currently developing the indie TV series TOO ROMANTIC, executive-produced by Bachelor couple Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon. Keep up the great work, Talia!