Directing Program
2026-28 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Kristen Buckels Cantrell
Give it up for 2026-28 DET Scripted Program Director, Kristen Buckels Cantrell, who has been assigned to shadow and direct an episode of ABC/20th’s SHIFTING GEARS. A director, writer and filmmaker based in New York, Kristen’s original directing work has received critical acclaim from the Palm Springs International Shorts Fest, Rogers Film Festival, and Film…
Read More2026-28 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Eric Lin
Congrats to 2026-28 DET Scripted Program Director, Eric Lin, who is assigned to shadow and direct an episode of CBS/20th’s TRACKER! Eric is best known for his cinematography work on the critically acclaimed THE EXPLODING GIRL (Oscilloscope), THE SOUND OF SILENCE (IFC Films), HOUSE OF SPOILS (Amazon Studios), I SMILE BACK (Broad Green), and HEARTS…
Read More2026-28 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Melissa Fisher
We’re excited to share that 2026-28 DET Scripted Program Director, Melissa Fisher, is assigned to shadow and direct on ABC/20th’s WILL TRENT! An award-winning director, writer, and multi-hyphenate in the industry, she is a member of the International Cinematographer’s Guild, with over 15 years of experience on the sets of Academy and Emmy Award-winning films…
Read More2026-28 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…
Read More2026-28 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Winter Dunn
Congratulations to 26-28 DET Scripted Program Director, Winter Dunn, who has been assigned to shadow and direct an episode of ABC/20th’s THE ROOKIE! An NAACP Image Award-winning director, producer, and actress, Winter’s original short films have received acclaim from SXSW, American Black Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and The New Yorker. Her latest film, PLAY…
Read More2026-28 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Nicole Dorsey
Let’s hear it for 26-28 DET Scripted Program Director, Nicole Dorsey, who has been assigned to shadow and direct an episode of ABC/20th’s THE ROOKIE NORTH! An award-winning writer and director working across film, television and commercial platforms, Nicole’s debut feature premiered at TIFF and was named one of Canada’s Top Ten Films of 2019.…
Read More2025-26 DET Directing Program – Unscripted | Claire Gostin
Congratulations to 2025-26 DET Disney Unscripted Program Director, Claire Gostin, who will be directing a segment on the upcoming season of ABC’s DANCING WITH THE STARS! Claire will also be shadowing at ABC’s JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! A director hailing from Gig Harbor, Washington, Claire’s current unscripted clients include Jubilee Media, Nectar, and ZATV, where her…
Read More2025-26 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Vanessa Beletic
Kudos to 2025-26 DET Scripted Program Director, Vanessa Beletic, who has been assigned to shadow-to-direct on Disney Branded Television’s COVEN ACADEMY! Originally from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, Vanessa has directed music videos, commercials, short films, and branded content, and began her career as a backup dancer. Her commercial work has been featured during the Emmy’s and on…
Read More2025-26 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Alejandra López
Many congratulations to 2025-26 Disney Program Director, Alejandra López, who will be directing on ABC’s long-running soap opera, GENERAL HOSPITAL! Born and raised in Puerto Rico, a commonwealth of the United States, Alejandra’s short film, THE BLUE CAPE, which she wrote and directed, has screened at ten Oscar qualifying film festivals. Alejandra became the first…
Read More2025-26 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Ryan Richmond
We’re pleased to share that 2025-26 Disney Program Director, Ryan Richmond, will be directing an episode of Hulu/Onyx/20th’s REASONABLE DOUBT! Originally a Washington, D.C. native, Ryan is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, studying under Spike Lee and Matthew Libatique. Ryan was a cinematographer for 12 years before transitioning to…
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