2025-26 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,…
Read More2025 DET Writing Program – Ananya Hegde
We’re very pleased to share that 2025 Disney Program Writer, Ananya Hegde, has staffed on Season 1 of FX’s FAR CRY! Through the program, Ananya also staffed on Season 2 of FX’s ADULTS last year. Ananya is a dramedy writer who’s equally at home writing dramatic set pieces as she is humorous two handers, and…
Read More2025 Disney Program Writer, Andrina Wekontash Smith
We’re very pleased to share that 2025 Disney Program Writer, Andrina Wekontash Smith, has staffed on Season 2 of Hulu/Onyx/20th’s DELI BOYS! A Shinnecock storyteller who grew up on a reservation in the Hamptons, Andrina is a graduate of Emerson College, where she majored in Theatre Studies with an emphasis in SocialChange. Her work often…
Read More2025 Disney Program Writer, Mike Carreon
We’re excited to announce that 2025 Disney Program Writer, Mike Carreon, has been staffed on Season 2 of ABC/20th’s Shifting Gears! Mike is a Tejano comedy writer from Austin, Texas, who uses heart and humor to transform the hate in our world into stories audiences love. He previously co-starred in and wrote for NBC’s LOPEZ…
Read More2025 Disney Program Writer, Fatima Eldigair
We’re thrilled to announce that 2025 Disney Program Writer, Fatima Eldigair, has been staffed on ABC/20th’s THE ROOKIE! Fatima, 2025 FX John Singleton Scholar, is a Sudanese-American “traumedy” writer based in Los Angeles. An alum of the Walt Disney Television Apprenticeship Program, Fatima has since worked as an assistant to Stefani Robinson on projects such…
Read MoreGo behind the scenes with Karla Braun as she makes her directorial debut on 9-1-1!
Part one of #911onABC’s two-part thriller was directed by first-time episodic director Karla Braun from the Disney Entertainment Television Directing Program! Get a behind-the-scenes look into Karla’s directorial debut on 9-1-1 and her experience in the program. Stream the episode on Hulu now!
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