Join IndieWire and Disney for Our FYC TV Panels with Drama and Comedy Writers on April 29 at Vidiots in LA

IndieWire launched our “Pass the Remote” FYC TV screening series, produced in partnership with Disney, with a dynamic casting directors panel April 25 at Vidiots in Los Angeles.

Next up? Our Disney Storytellers Panels this Monday, April 29 — this will be two panels, one for drama, one for comedy, and will feature a beer/wine reception.

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Talent on hand for the drama panel will be the following writers: Michael Dinner, “Justified: City Primeval”; Erica Lipez, “We Were the Lucky Ones”; Jeff Stetson, “Genius: MLK/X”; Samir Mehta, “Under the Bridge.” And for the comedy panel, the writing talent will be: Tazbah Chavez, “Reservation Dogs”; Ben Smith, “Only Murders in the Building”; Ron Weiner, “Life & Beth”; Zach Dunn, “What We Do in the Shadows”; and Jen D’Angelo, “Quiz Lady.” IndieWire features writer Jim Hemphill will be moderating both panels.

All events in the “Pass the Remote” screening series take place at the Vidiots Foundation in Los Angeles’s Eagle Rock neighborhood. Learn more and register for an invite here.

“Pass the Remote” will continue through the end of May. IndieWire moderators will interview talent from shows across Disney’s linear and streaming portfolio, including the hit series “Reservation Dogs.”

On May 24, Ron Howard will join us for a conversation about his new documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man.”

“We’re excited to offer evenings of great TV and the first-person experiences of its creators,” said IndieWire senior VP and editor in chief Dana Harris-Bridson. “Partnering with Vidiots, one of our favorite screening locations, makes this a true IndieWire event.”

“We’re thrilled to launch this new series with FX, Disney, Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Nat Geo, and ABC and celebrate such a wide range of excellence in TV,” said IndieWire Senior VP & Publisher James Israel.

Read on for the current list of screenings and dates. RSVPs coming soon for the later events.

Monday, April 29: Two Disney Storytelling Panels
Drama Panel
Attending Writers: Michael Dinner, “Justified: City Primeval”; Erica Lipez, “We Were the Lucky Ones”; Jeff Stetson, “Genius: MLK/X”; Samir Mehta, “Under the Bridge”
Moderator: Jim Hemphill, Features Writer

Comedy Panel
Attending Writers: Tazbah Chavez, “Reservation Dogs”; Ben Smith, “Only Murders in the Building”; Ron Weiner, “Life & Beth”; Zach Dunn, “What We Do in the Shadows”; Jen D’Angelo, “Quiz Lady”
Moderator: Jim Hemphill, Features Writer

Friday, May 24: “Jim Henson Idea Man”
Attending Talent: Ron Howard, director; Justin Wilkes, executive producer; Sara Bernstein, executive producer; David Fleming, composer; Paul Crowder, editor
Moderator: Dana Harris-Bridson, SVP and Editor in Chief

Tuesday, May 28: “Reservation Dogs”
Attending Talent: Sterlin Harjo; Devery Jacobs; Lane Factor; Paulina Alexis

Awards Voters and Industry Professionals can apply to attend this series. Learn more here.

PREVIOUS PANEL EVENTS
Thursday, April 25: Disney Casting Panel
Attending casting directors: Tiffany Little Canfield, “Only Murders in the Building”; Wendy O’Brien, “Abbott Elementary”; Kim Williams, “Genius: MLK/X”; Sarah Halley Finn, “Echo,” “Loki,” and “Ahsoka”; Jeanie Bacharach, “The Bear”
Moderator: Marcus Jones, Awards Editor, TV & Film

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