More actors are unlocking screen time by creating their own IP rather than waiting to be cast. This panel brings together actor-producers who have done exactly that. And they're here to show you how.
Join us for a virtual panel with a live Q&A. This practical, insider-focused session is designed to give performers clarity and confidence around developing, owning, and producing their own content.
Topics will include financing, rights, union basics, and distribution — framed specifically for performers ready to take the next step.
Panelists*:
Garcelle Beauvais — Actor/Executive Producer, Black Girl Missing (Lifetime); Actor, Survival of the Thickest (Netflix), Spider-Man: Homecoming (feature)
David Bianchi — Actor/Creator/Executive Producer, RZR (short-form series); Actor, Outer Banks (Netflix), Resident Alien (Syfy)
Dawn Church — Actor/Producer/Executive Producer, Business People; Actor/Co-Producer, Counting Crows' "Butter Miracle Suite One" music video; Associate Producer, What Love Looks Like (feature)
Jeff Rector — Actor/Writer/Director/Producer, Revamped (feature); Actor, Operation Varsity Blues (Netflix), American Horror Story (FX)
Meredith Thomas — Actor/Post Producer, Aliwood (short-form series); Coordinating Producer, Mafia Spies (docuseries); Actor/Producer, Disconnected (short-form series)
*Panelists subject to change
Moderated by:
Emmy Award-winning actor-producer David Millbern
RSVP is required.
Can't make the event? No problem! This event will be recorded, and you can watch it on TelevisionAcademy.com following the event.
This event is presented and hosted by the Television Academy.