“Hire different.”
That was the challenge posed to the entertainment industry by Judi Uttal, president of the Orange County Aspergers Support Group, at the inaugural Autism in Entertainment Conference on Friday morning. As head chair, she welcomed in a colorful audience of over 100 skilled neurodivergent filmmakers, ready and willing to take their shot at show business.
“You are the cream of the crop,” Uttal stated in her opening remarks. “You are people who should be employed.”
With over 120 employers present at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, the Autism in Entertainment Conference was one of the largest industry networking events for neurodivergent creatives. By providing much needed resources and support, Uttal hopes to launch careers for an entire wave of autistic creators.
“Our mission is to increase employment of work ready autistic talent in the entertainment space,” Uttal said, addressing the crowd. “And all of you are work ready.
That was the challenge posed to the entertainment industry by Judi Uttal, president of the Orange County Aspergers Support Group, at the inaugural Autism in Entertainment Conference on Friday morning. As head chair, she welcomed in a colorful audience of over 100 skilled neurodivergent filmmakers, ready and willing to take their shot at show business.
“You are the cream of the crop,” Uttal stated in her opening remarks. “You are people who should be employed.”
With over 120 employers present at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, the Autism in Entertainment Conference was one of the largest industry networking events for neurodivergent creatives. By providing much needed resources and support, Uttal hopes to launch careers for an entire wave of autistic creators.
“Our mission is to increase employment of work ready autistic talent in the entertainment space,” Uttal said, addressing the crowd. “And all of you are work ready.
- 4/6/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
SeriesFest, which returns for an in-person event, will kick off its Season 8 slate with a little bit of royalty.
On Thursday the annual television festival revealed the lineup, with Starz’s new drama Becoming Elizabeth. set to get things started on May 5. Running from May 5 to 11, SeriesFest: Season will return to Denver, Colorado for six days of screenings, panels, workshops, sneak peeks and television premieres.
The Becoming Elizabeth screening will be followed by a panel from series executive producer Anya Reiss and stars Alicia von Rittberg and Jamie Blackley. Season 8 of SeriesFest will also feature talent and the creative teams from TBS’ Rat in the Kitchen, independent series Bring on the Dancing Horses, AMC+’s This is Going To Hurt, Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil and Hulu’s Candy.
Amber Ruffin will also take the Red Rocks Ampitheatre to open the festival’s Centerpiece event, which will feature a screening...
On Thursday the annual television festival revealed the lineup, with Starz’s new drama Becoming Elizabeth. set to get things started on May 5. Running from May 5 to 11, SeriesFest: Season will return to Denver, Colorado for six days of screenings, panels, workshops, sneak peeks and television premieres.
The Becoming Elizabeth screening will be followed by a panel from series executive producer Anya Reiss and stars Alicia von Rittberg and Jamie Blackley. Season 8 of SeriesFest will also feature talent and the creative teams from TBS’ Rat in the Kitchen, independent series Bring on the Dancing Horses, AMC+’s This is Going To Hurt, Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil and Hulu’s Candy.
Amber Ruffin will also take the Red Rocks Ampitheatre to open the festival’s Centerpiece event, which will feature a screening...
- 4/14/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
SeriesFest will be back with six days of events brimming with notable talent next month.
SeriesFest Season 8 will take place May 5 -11, with the beloved festival returning to Denver, Colorado, with in-competition screenings, panels, workshops, and exclusive sneak peeks and television premieres.
We've rounded up the SeriesFest Season 8 schedule below, which is subject to change.
Thursday, May 5
Becoming Elizabeth (Starz) - Opening Night Screening And Panel - *U.S. Premiere*
Moderated by Keisha Hatchett
In Attendance: Creator & Executive Producer Anya Reiss and stars Alicia von Rittberg and Jamie Blackley
Join us for an exclusive opening night screening - the U.S. Premiere of Starz's Becoming Elizabeth, which chronicles the teenage years of Queen Elizabeth I. And join us for a Q&a with the show's Creator & Executive Producer Anya Reiss and stars Alicia von Rittberg and Jamie Blackley.
Music In TV - Panel
Presented in partnership with Youth on Record...
SeriesFest Season 8 will take place May 5 -11, with the beloved festival returning to Denver, Colorado, with in-competition screenings, panels, workshops, and exclusive sneak peeks and television premieres.
We've rounded up the SeriesFest Season 8 schedule below, which is subject to change.
Thursday, May 5
Becoming Elizabeth (Starz) - Opening Night Screening And Panel - *U.S. Premiere*
Moderated by Keisha Hatchett
In Attendance: Creator & Executive Producer Anya Reiss and stars Alicia von Rittberg and Jamie Blackley
Join us for an exclusive opening night screening - the U.S. Premiere of Starz's Becoming Elizabeth, which chronicles the teenage years of Queen Elizabeth I. And join us for a Q&a with the show's Creator & Executive Producer Anya Reiss and stars Alicia von Rittberg and Jamie Blackley.
Music In TV - Panel
Presented in partnership with Youth on Record...
- 4/14/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The 2022 SeriesFest officially announced its star-studded programming slate to take place May 5–11 in Denver, Colorado.
IndieWire can exclusively confirm that new Starz drama “Becoming Elizabeth” will debut opening night, followed by a Q&a panel with creator and executive producer Anya Reiss and series stars Alicia von Rittberg and Jamie Blackley.
Award-winning international festival and non-profit organization SeriesFest spotlights episodic storytelling. The annual six-day festival will include a full slate of in-competition screenings, panels, and workshops, as well as never-before-seen sneak peeks and television premieres.
Joining the special screening event line-up this year includes “Rat in the Kitchen” (TBS) with series’ co-hosts actress and comedian Natasha Leggero and Chef Ludo Lefebvre; “Bring on the Dancing Horses” featuring star and executive producer Kate Bosworth and director, writer, and executive producer Michael Polish; “This is Going to Hurt” (AMC+) with comedian and writer Adam Kay; “Somebody Feed Phil” (Netflix) with series creator...
IndieWire can exclusively confirm that new Starz drama “Becoming Elizabeth” will debut opening night, followed by a Q&a panel with creator and executive producer Anya Reiss and series stars Alicia von Rittberg and Jamie Blackley.
Award-winning international festival and non-profit organization SeriesFest spotlights episodic storytelling. The annual six-day festival will include a full slate of in-competition screenings, panels, and workshops, as well as never-before-seen sneak peeks and television premieres.
Joining the special screening event line-up this year includes “Rat in the Kitchen” (TBS) with series’ co-hosts actress and comedian Natasha Leggero and Chef Ludo Lefebvre; “Bring on the Dancing Horses” featuring star and executive producer Kate Bosworth and director, writer, and executive producer Michael Polish; “This is Going to Hurt” (AMC+) with comedian and writer Adam Kay; “Somebody Feed Phil” (Netflix) with series creator...
- 4/14/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
"In some ways, we're exactly where we were." HBO has released an official trailer for a documentary titled Autism: The Sequel, which is (as the title indicates) a sequel to the Emmy-award winning documentary Autism: The Musical from 2007. This new film picks up again with these same people, now adults, and takes another look at their lives and their struggles. The original doc film introduces five autistic children as they work together to create and perform a live musical production. From the same director, Autism: The Sequel weaves together present-day interviews with footage of the subjects and their families shot 12 years ago. The challenges with adulthood are entirely different, of course. The main subjects include Elaine Hall, Adam, Henry, Lexi, Neal, and Wyatt. The doc is premiering on HBO at the end of this month. Have a look. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Tricia Regan's doc Autism: The Sequel,...
- 4/3/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Sony Pictures Entertainment, ABC’s The Good Doctor, Netflix’s Atypical, and several filmmakers were honored for their contributions to autism awareness “From Spectrum to Screen” by the Autism Society of America at the 2nd Annual AutFest International Film Festival (April 28-29), held at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills.
Ed Asner at 2nd Annual AutFest Film Festival
Credit/Copyright: Mathew Imaging
AutFest screened over 16 feature films, shorts and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers.
Seven-time Emmy winner and autism advocate Ed Asner presented Sony Pictures Entertainment with the AutFest Visionary Award, bestowed upon Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter at the festival’s closing reception. ABC’s The Good Doctor and Netflix’s Atypical received Spotlight Awards, honored for their exceptional portrayal of autism in a positive light...
Ed Asner at 2nd Annual AutFest Film Festival
Credit/Copyright: Mathew Imaging
AutFest screened over 16 feature films, shorts and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers.
Seven-time Emmy winner and autism advocate Ed Asner presented Sony Pictures Entertainment with the AutFest Visionary Award, bestowed upon Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter at the festival’s closing reception. ABC’s The Good Doctor and Netflix’s Atypical received Spotlight Awards, honored for their exceptional portrayal of autism in a positive light...
- 5/3/2018
- Look to the Stars
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