2026 DET Writing Program | Noelle Liljedahl
We’re very pleased to share that 2026 DET Program Writer, Noelle Liljedahl, has staffed on Season 1 of Hulu/20th’s PRISON BREAK! Born and raised in Iowa, Noelle moved to the West Coast to attend Chapman University’s Screenwriting Program. Prior to the Disney Writing Program, Noelle held internships at various production companies including HBO, and was…
Read More2025-26 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Sammi Cannold
Three cheers for 2025-26 DET Scripted Program Director Sammi Cannold, who has directed an episode of ABC/20th’s GREYS’ ANATOMY! A Broadway, film, and television director, Sammi is one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 in Hollywood & Entertainment, Variety’s 10 Broadway Stars to Watch, Town & Country’s Creative Aristocracy, and a Drama Desk Award winner.…
Read More2024-25 DET Directing Program – Scripted | Kate Sullivan
We’re pleased to share that 2024-25 DET Program Director, Kate Sullivan, will be directing an episode of Season 3 of Netflix/20th’s NOBODY WANTS THIS! Kate’s work celebrates stories centered on women, ideally with music at the core, and always with a sense of fun. Her short film, THE END OF THE PARTY, premiered at the…
Read More2025-26 DET Directing Program – Unscripted | Gayle Galvez
Congratulations to 2024-25 DET Unscripted Program Director, Gayle Galvez, who has been assigned to direct a segment on the upcoming season of ABC’s CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD! A two-time Los Angeles Emmy Award-winning live television director with a background in dance, gymnastics, and music, Gayle began her career with a local TV internship in Wisconsin, where…
Read More2025-26 DET Directing Program – Unscripted | Jamala Gaither
Kudos to 2025-26 DET Unscripted Program Director, Jamala Gaither, who has been assigned to direct a segment on the upcoming season of Disney+’s PROJECT RUNWAY! A respected entertainment industry producer with over 20 years of experience in both scripted and unscripted content, she began her career as a production assistant working on feature films, eventually…
Read More2025-26 DET Directing Program – Unscripted | Sagiv Karpel
We’re thrilled to share that 2025-26 DET Unscripted Program Director, Sagiv Karpel, has directed a segment on Season 34 of ABC’s DANCING WITH THE STARS! A creative producer and director, working across multiple genres of entertainment, Sagiv began his career as a professional dancer. Since making the leap into production, Sagiv has amassed an enviable…
Read More2025-26 DET Directing Program – Unscripted | Kirsten “Kiki” Malone
We’re pleased to share that 2025-26 DET Unscripted Program Director, Kirsten “Kiki” Malone, has been assigned to direct a segment on Season 22 of ABC’s BACHELORETTE! A seasoned unscripted professional, Kiki’s passion for storytelling began in her Midwestern hometown and ultimately led her to NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she graduated at the…
Read MoreDisney Entertainment Television Unveils 2026 Directing & Writing Program Participants
Top row, from left: Ryan Richmond, Noelle Liljedahl, Kiki Malone, Maya Florin Middle row, from left: Sagiv Karpel, Kat Vladimirova, Monica Lucas, Cassidy Lee, Aaron Outlen, Claire Gostin, Neiman Outlen Bottom row, from left: Jenna Park, Mariam Girgis, Jamala Gaither Not pictured: Vanessa Beletic, Sammi Cannold, Gayle Galvez, Alejandra Lopez Photo Credit: Disney/Michael Kirchoff Today…
Read More2025 DET Writing Program – Mo Abhat
Let’s hear it for 2025 Disney Program Writer, Mo Abhat, who has staffed on Season 1 of Hulu/20th’s PRISON BREAK reboot! A first-generation Afghan-American writer, Mo began his career as an actor. After graduating from the Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre Conservatory, he appeared in numerous television projects including SWAT, FBI, CRIMINAL MINDS,…
Read More2024 DET Writing Program – Jaleese Ramos
Congratulations to 2024 Disney Program Writer, Jaleese Ramos, who has staffed on an unannounced Hulu/20th series! A second-generation Mexican-American drama writer, Jaleese grew up in the Central Valley of California surrounded by almond orchards and dairy farms. Her work is influenced by her sometimes messy, always loud, Mexican family. Her storytelling explores identity, family lineage,…
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