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 Television Writing Program Opens Applications For 2024; Sets FX Singleton Scholar Initiative
Exciting news: we’re working with FX to launch the FX Singleton Scholars, in honor of the acclaimed producer/director John Singleton. This initiative creates a dedicated position within the DET Writing and Directing Programs for creatives pursuing their first staff writing and episodic directing credits on an FX series. Please check our 2024 Application Instructions and…
Read MoreDisney Selects Two Emerging Directors For Its First-Ever Unscripted Directing Program
For the first time ever, the Disney Entertainment Television Directing Program is diving into unscripted TV. Emerging directors are mentored by top unscripted directors and get to direct a segment on one of ABC’s hit unscripted shows. Meet the fresh faces in the director’s chair: https://deadline.com/…/disney-unscripted-directing…/ Catch their episodes of #TheBachelor and #DWTS soon!
Read MoreDisney Writing Program Unveils 2023 Participants
We’re excited to announce our 2023 DGE Writing Program cohort! Congratulations to these talented writers. We look forward to working with them this year! https://deadline.com/2023/01/disney-writing-program-2023-participants-1235216039/?fbclid=IwAR35su42QSfd7eYaOKSL_7L8isI9y_RyMMaVMZrVGMNXzkwRWLT5cj9XuAs
Read MoreDisney Directing Program Unveils 2022-2023 Participants
We’re proud to unveil our 2022-23 DGE Directing Program cohort, who will be directing episodes across Disney. Congratulations to these talented directors! https://deadline.com/2022/11/disney-directing-program-unveils-participants-1235172435/?fbclid=IwAR005SRNz2eGLiX-9agpgzCZARD8ta02l47dHspV9SN75tjnVksBSZtHXPo
Read MoreDisney Writing Program Unveils 2023 Participants
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Entertainment has selected 13 participants for its 2023 Writing Program. The one-year writing initiative, formerly known as the Disney|ABC Writing Program and the Walt Disney Television Writing Program, helps participants secure their first TV staff writer assignments on a DGE series. Participants also are offered mentorship, advanced professional development and access to DGE’s creative…
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