DISNEY 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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Disney 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…

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Behind 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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