Directing Program
2024-25 Disney Unscripted Program Director, Roger Melvin
We’re thrilled to share that 2024-25 Disney Unscripted Program Director, Roger Melvin, was assigned to segment direct an episode of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars! Roger is a versatile Director and Stage Manager who began his journey in the film industry in 2006 as an Assistant Director. Before his transition to live TV as a Stage…
Read MoreMeet the 2025 DET Writing and the 2025-26 DET Directing Program Cohort
Meet the incredible directors and writers who have been selected for the 2024-2025 Directing and 2025 Writing Program! This exceptional group of talent is ready to make an impact in the writers’ room and the director’s chair, so keep an eye out as they bring their talents to Disney Entertainment Television titles this year. Plus,…
Read More2023-24 Scripted Program Director, Nina Kramer
Kudos to 2023-24 Scripted Program Director, Nina Kramer, who will be directing segments and an episode of ABC’s GENERAL HOSPITAL! A non-binary director, writer and actor from South America, Nina’s award-winning projects include campaigns for brands such as Fujifilm, Reddit, Disney, and YouTube Premium. Most recently, their campaign for Fujifilm won the American Advertising Award…
Read More2023-24 Scripted Program Director, Haley Anderson
We’re delighted to share that 2023-24 Scripted Program Director, Haley Anderson, will be directing an episode of season 7 of Showtime/20th’s THE CHI! A filmmaker, writer and visual artist born in Houston, Texas, Haley attended the University of Texas at Austin’s Film and Theatre Programs and graduated from NYU’s Tisch Graduate Film Program as a…
Read More2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Erica Eng
Kudos to 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director Erica Eng, who will be directing segments and an episode of ABC’s GENERAL HOSPITAL! A fifth-generation Chinese-American director based in Los Angeles, Erica wrote and directed AMERICANIZED based on her experiences growing up in Oakland and playing high school basketball. The film earned a Vimeo Staff Pick and…
Read More2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Tracy Taylor
Big congratulations to 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Tracy Taylor, who will direct an upcoming episode of ABC/ABC Signature’s THE GOOD DOCTOR! Born and raised in Chicago, Tracy studied Journalism and Theater at Southern Illinois University. She began working as a copywriter before moving to Los Angeles to pursue writing and directing full-time. She jump-started…
Read MoreCongrats to 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Aubrey Smyth
We’re excited to share that 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director Aubrey Smyth will be directing segments and an episode of ABC’s beloved daytime drama, GENERAL HOSPITAL! She brings over 14 years of experience directing commercials, branded content, narrative and unscripted films and promos, and is excited to transition to episodic television via this program! Aubrey’s…
Read MoreCongrats to 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Letia Solomon
Congrats to 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Letia Solomon, who will direct an upcoming episode of ABC/ABC Signature’s STATION 19! A former chemical engineer turned award-winning director based in Los Angeles, Letia’s original work has received recognition from the Tribeca Film Festival, ABFF, and Cannes Short Film Showcase. Letia was a Directing Fellow in the…
Read More2023-2024 DET Directing Program – Scripted Cohort
Established in 2001, the DET Directing Program guarantees participants the opportunity to direct an episode of a Disney scripted series or a segment of a Disney unscripted series, and offers professional and career development through mentorship, on-set shadowing experience, and networking opportunities with the company’s creative executives and program alumni. This year, the program’s scripted…
Read MoreDISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION SELECTS 2023-2024 SCRIPTED DIRECTING PROGRAM AND 2024 WRITING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Disney Entertainment Television (DET) has selected the latest cohorts for its Directing and Writing Programs, two of the entertainment industry’s most successful talent development initiatives. These programs nurture creative talent on the cusp of television episode directing and staff writing, and connect them to opportunities with Disney series. “It’s an honor to welcome these exceptional…
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