Programs
Congrats 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 More2024 DET Writing Program
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the DET Writing Program is a launchpad for fresh voices in television storytelling and helps diverse comedy and drama writers secure their first staff writer assignment on a Disney series. During the program, writers participate in advanced creative workshops, refine their portfolios, and meet and learn from DET creative executives, producers,…
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…
Read MoreDisney Directing Program Unveils 2022-2023 Participants
The participants for Disney Entertainment Television Content (DET) have been selected for the 2022-2023 DET Directing Program. “We’re pleased to once again guarantee episodes to talented, first-time television directors via our Directing Program,” said Tim McNeal, senior vice president, Creative Talent Development & Inclusion. “We continue to be grateful for the ongoing support and partnership of…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes with TK Shom and the Disney Entertainment Directing Program
When tonight’s episode of The Rookie premieres on ABC, it will be a special milestone for episode director and industry veteran TK Shom. It is Shom’s first television episode as lead director, the latest achievement in a 20-year career in film and television. Shom is one of seven aspiring television directors selected this year to participate in…
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