Schedule

An FYC presentation for Top Chef: Reality Competition Program Nominee.

Panelists will include: Kristen Kish (Top Chef Host). Moderated by: Debra Birnbaum (Editor in Chief, Gold Derby).*

*Subject to change.

Emmy Award-winning Foley artist Sanaa Kelley (Shōgun, Only Murders in the Building, Ted Lasso) takes us inside the process of sound design with a live Foley session, using everyday objects to bring the worlds of your favorite shows to life.

An advance premiere screening of USA Network's new summer series The Rainmaker, from Lionsgate Television and Blumhouse Television. Based on the best-selling novel by John Grisham, The Rainmaker follows Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan), fresh out of law school, as he goes head-to-head with courtroom lion Leo Drummond (John Slattery) as well as his law school girlfriend, Sarah (Madison Iseman). Rudy, along with his boss, Bruiser (Lana Parrilla), and her disheveled paralegal, Deck (P.J. Byrne), uncover two connected conspiracies surrounding the mysterious death of their client’s son.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with showrunner/executive producer Michael Seitzman, and cast members Milo Callaghan, Lana Parrilla, Madison Iseman, and P.J. Byrne.

An FYC presentation for Slow Horses, Drama Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: Gary Oldman (Jackson Lamb) and Douglas Urbanski (Executive Producer). Moderated by: John Horn (Entertainment Correspondent, NPR’s 1A).*

*Subject to change.

Ready, set, break! Writer/producer Beau Willimon (Andor, House of Cards) takes us inside the writers' room with a real-time demonstration of the story-breaking process, with participation from a live audience. 

An FYC presentation for The Traitors: Reality Competition Program Nominee.

Panelists will include: Alan Cumming (Host, Producer) and some of the most Traitorous cast members from Seasons 1-3 including Bob the Drag Queen, Kate Chastain, Cirie Fields, Boston Rob Mariano, Phaedra Parks, and more surprise special guests.*

*Subject to change.

Enjoy a TV getaway with friends Phil Rosenthal (creator/host/executive producer, Somebody Feed Phil & Everybody Loves Raymond) and Will Forte (actor, The Four Seasons) as they sit down to discuss all things travel, comedy, and the most recent seasons of their respective Netflix series.            

Music supervision has always involved a delicate balance between the practical and creative sides of TV, from navigating licensing and budgets, to collaborating with showrunners, directors, and editors, to creating truly memorable moments for viewers that linger long after the credits roll. As the business of making TV has evolved with new models, platforms, and the rise of streaming, so has the role of music supervisor.

Acclaimed music supervisors Maggie Phillips (The Handmaid’s Tale), Thomas Golubić (Breaking Bad), and Janet Lopez (The Gilded Age), and moderator Tracy McKnight (VP, Creative, Film, TV & Visual Media at Broadcast Music, Inc) will take us inside the current moment in entertainment to discuss how their role and relationships to both the TV and music industries has evolved; the challenges and opportunities presented by ongoing changes in TV production and post-production; and the future of music supervision as they see it.
 

A screening of an episode of What We Do In The Shadows: Comedy Series Nominee.

Screenings do not require RSVP and are free of charge. Entrance is on a first come, first served basis.

From books, to podcasts, to films, to longform articles and news stories, TV’s prolific IP boom continues. Join the writers behind TV’s past, current, and upcoming adaptations for a conversation about how the adaptation process varies from format to format; their personal and creative relationship to the source material; and how the world of IP has evolved alongside the streaming era.

An FYC presentation for Paradise: Drama Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: Dan Fogelman (Executive Producer, Showrunner), Sterling K. Brown (Executive Producer, Xavier Collins), James Marsden (President Cal Bradford), and Julianne Nicholson (Sinatra). Moderated by: Emily Longeretta (Variety)*
 

*Subject to change.

The LA-based broadcasting team behind the Los Angeles Dodgers will join for a rare inside look into the process of delivering live sports television, from covering record-breaking moments during a 162-game season to making World Series memories that will forever be a part of baseball history. The panel, which will explore how the Dodgers broadcasting team coordinates in real time to create compelling, accurate, and seamless coverage, will include Sports Emmy Award winner and lead play-by-play announcer, Joe Davis; sports reporter and correspondent, Kirsten Watson; 6x MLB All-Star, former Dodgers player, and Sportsnet LA broadcast analyst, Nomar Garciaparra; Stu Mitchell, Senior Coordinating Producer for Spectrum SportsNet LA; executive producer Mike Levy, and director Ben Dillenberger.

An advance premiere screening of the third series in AMC's Anne Rice's Immortal Universe, Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order, which explores the secret society responsible for tracking and containing the witches, vampires, and other creatures scattered around the globe. Following the screening, showrunners John Lee Hancock & Mark Lafferty, cast member William Fichtner, and writer Anna Fisher will join for a conversation about the series, set to premiere in October, and its connection to Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe.

An FYC presentation for RuPaul’s Drag Race: Reality Competition Program Nominee.

Panelists will include: Mandy Salangsang (Executive Producer, RuPaul’s Drag Race), Natalia James (Co-Executive Producer, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked), Raven (Department Head Makeup Artist, RuPaul’s Drag Race), and a special LipSync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown with Queens from Season 17.*

*Subject to change.

Join Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego for two exclusive, members-only, in-depth conversations exploring both the present and the future of the industry. And stay after for the Member Mixer.

The evening begins with John Landgraf (Chair, FX) who will join Cris for a candid and expansive conversation on the overall state of the industry — from creative risk-taking to structural shifts to what it will take to move television forward. As one of the most respected voices in the business, John brings critical insight to this pivotal moment for the medium.

Following that, Brandon Riegg (Vice President, Nonfiction Series and Sports, Netflix) and Rob Wade (CEO, Fox Entertainment) sit with Cris to discuss the future of the unscripted business and the challenges, innovations, and opportunities ahead. Both are shaping the future of unscripted television – Rob leading across all of Fox Entertainment and Brandon driving global unscripted strategy for Netflix.

The Member Mixer will follow the conversations. Enjoy food, drinks, and networking with fellow Television Academy members.

*This event is for Television Academy Members only.

Emmy Award-winning actor and Television Academy Hall of Fame inductee Henry Winkler (Barry, Royal Pains, Happy Days) will host a live acting workshop, delving into the art of performance, building character, and connecting with your audience. 

A screening of an episode of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story: Limited Or Anthology Series Nominee.

Screenings do not require RSVP and are free of charge. Entrance is on a first come, first served basis.

An inside look at the indispensable role of the non-writing producer – from guiding a series all the way from development to final cut, to balancing the creative and business sides of the TV-making process, to developing their own creative voice, and more.

Emmy Award-winning producer/director Tommy Schlamme (Snowfall, Manhattan, The West Wing) takes us inside the director’s POV with a deep dive into iconic scenes from his career - from pre-production to post.

Peacock and UCP will host a sneak peek screening of the new limited drama series Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, premiering Fall 2025. The series peels back the twisted layers of Gacy’s life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims; exploring the grief, guilt, and trauma of their families and friends; and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities, and societal prejudices that fueled his reign of terror. The screening will be followed by a conversation with creator/showrunner Patrick Macmanus and composers Leopold Ross and Nick Chuba.

A screening of an episode ofThe Bear: Comedy Series Nominee.

Screenings do not require RSVP and are free of charge. Entrance is on a first come, first served basis.

An FYC presentation for Nobody Wants This: Comedy Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: Erin Foster (Creator, Executive Producer, Writer), Kristen Bell (Executive Producer, Joanne), Timothy Simons (Sasha) and Jackie Tohn (Esther). Moderated by: Katey Rich (Awards Editor, The Ankler).*

*Subject to change.

A conversation about the delicate alchemy of casting comedic ensembles - from navigating the audition process, to chemistry reads, to assembling a cast that will not only serve the comedic voice of the individual performers, but the series as a whole.

An inside look at Acorn TV's new murder-mystery, Irish Blood, with star/executive producer Alicia Silverstone, director/executive producer Molly McGlynn and AMC Networks EVP of Linear and Streaming, Courtney Thomasma. The six-part drama series follows hot-shot Los Angeles divorce lawyer, Fiona Fox (Silverstone), who receives a letter from her estranged father (Jason O'Mara) and sets out to uncover the mystery of his disappearance. Silverstone and McGlynn will discuss filming on location in Ireland, balancing suspense and drama with the series' more comedic elements and family dynamics, and what to expect from the rest of Season 1. Irish Blood premieres August 11 on Acorn TV.

A screening of an episode of The Amazing Race: Reality Competition Program Nominee.

Screenings do not require RSVP and are free of charge. Entrance is on a first come, first served basis.

An FYC presentation for Shrinking: Comedy Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: Jason Segel (Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Jimmy Laird), Harrison Ford (Paul Rhoades), Jessica Williams (Gaby Evans), and Michael Urie (Brian). Moderated by: Yvette Nicole Brown (Emmy-nominated Actress and Host).*

*Subject to change.

A timely and essential discussion exploring how courts, lawmakers, and studios are responding to AI’s impact on copyright, licensing, and rights protection, from key cases and legislative trends to the rapid pace at which legal precedent around AI continues to evolve and shape the TV industry.

A screening of an episode of Survivor: Reality Competition Program Nominee.

Screenings do not require RSVP and are free of charge. Entrance is on a first come, first served basis.

A screening of an episode of Black Mirror: Limited Or Anthology Series Nominee.

Screenings do not require RSVP and are free of charge. Entrance is on a first come, first served basis.

An FYC presentation for The Pitt: Drama Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: Noah Wyle (EP, Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch), Katherine LaNasa (Dana Evans), Shawn Hatosy (Dr. Jack Abbot), Patrick Ball (Dr. Frank Langdon), Taylor Dearden (Dr. Mel King), Supriya Ganesh (Dr. Samira Mohan), Fiona Dourif (Dr. Cassie McKay), Isa Briones (Dr. Trinity Santos), Gerran Howell (Dennis Whitaker), and Shabana Azeez (Victoria Javadi). Moderated by: David Canfield (Vanity Fair). *

*Subject to change.

An FYC presentation for Abbott Elementary: Comedy Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: Quinta Brunson (Executive Producer, Writer, Janine Teagues), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Barbara Howard), and Janelle James (Ava Coleman). Moderated by: Jacqueline Coley (Rotten Tomatoes).*

*Subject to change.

A conversation about the creative, cultural, and economic benefits of producing television in LA, with the producers and executives who make it happen. Panelists will discuss everything from budgeting and locations to crew and community - and make the case for reclaiming Los Angeles as a thriving creative hub for production.

An FYC presentation for The Last of Us: Drama Series Nominee followed by an FYC presentation for Hacks: Comedy Series Nominee.

Panelists for The Last of Us will include: Kaitlyn Dever (Abby), Joe Pantoliano (Eugene), Craig Mazin (EP, Writer, Director), Neil Druckmann (EP, Writer, Director), Timothy A. Good (Editing), Don MacAulay (Production Design), and Alex Wang (VFX). Moderated by: David Canfield (Vanity Fair).*

Panelists will include: Hannah Einbinder (Ava), Julianne Nicholson (Dance Mom), Paul W. Downs (EP, Writer, Jimmy), Lucia Aniello (EP, Writer, Director) and Jen Statsky (EP, Writer). Moderated by Kara Warner.*

*Subject to change.

What is the process behind creating a memorable voice performance? From character development, to comedic timing and chemistry, explore the unique skill of voice acting with the experts behind some of TV’s most dynamic animated characters, including Bob Bergen (Looney Tunes), Maurice LaMarche (Futurama), Debi Derryberry (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius), and EG Daily (Rugrats). Additional panelists will be announced soon.

An FYC presentation for The Studio: Comedy Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: Seth Rogen (Co-Creator, Director, Executive Producer, Matt Remick), James Weaver (Executive Producer), Kathryn Hahn (Maya Mason), Chase Sui Wonders (Quinn Hackett), Bryan Cranston (Griffin Mill) and Dave Franco (Dave Franco). Moderated by: Yvette Nicole Brown (Emmy-nominated Actress and Host).* 

*Subject to change.

An FYC presentation for Adolescence: Limited Or Anthology Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: Owen Cooper (Jamie Miller), Shaheen Baig (Casting Director), joined virtually by Stephen Graham (Executive Producer, Writer, Eddie Miller), Erin Doherty (Briony Ariston), and Jack Thorne (Executive Producer, Writer). Moderated by: Rebecca Sun (Cultural Critic and Journalist).*

*Subject to change.

Emmy-nominated actor / producer / director Amy Brenneman and Emmy-winning actor Tyne Daly reunite for a wide-ranging conversation about craft, collaboration, and working together on the acclaimed legal drama Judging Amy.

Brenneman and Daly will be joined by guest moderator and director/producer/writer Brad Silberling to share behind the scenes stories and memories from the set of Judging Amy, delve into their respective TV careers, and answer questions about storytelling, acting, and more.

An FYC presentation for Only Murders in the Building: Comedy Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: John Hoffman (Executive Producer, Showrunner), Steve Martin (Executive Producer, Charles-Haden Savage), Selena Gomez (Executive Producer, Mabel Mora), and joined virtually by Martin Short (Executive Producer, Oliver Putnam). Moderated by Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Detective Donna Williams).* 

*Subject to change.

Bones creator/showrunner Hart Hanson and stars Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, T.J. Thyne, Tamara Taylor, and Eric Millegan will reunite for the series’ 20th Anniversary to revisit the hit procedural’s 12 season run, which followed renowned forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan (Deschanel) and F.B.I. Special Agent Seeley Booth (Boreanaz) as they investigated and solved crimes. The panel will discuss the show’s exploration of science vs. faith, the forensics and real-life anthropologist who inspired the series, crafting the chemistry between the group’s ensemble cast, and the show’s enduring resonance with fans 20 years later.

An FYC presentation for Severance: Drama Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: Ben Stiller (Director, Executive Producer), Dan Erickson (Creator, Writer, Executive Producer), Adam Scott (Executive Producer, Mark Scout), Patricia Arquette (Executive Producer, Harmony Cobel), Britt Lower (Helly R.), John Turturro (Irving Bailiff), Tramell Tillman (Mr. Milchick), and Zach Cherry (Dylan George). Moderated by: Steve Weintraub (Editor-in-Chief, Collider).*

*Subject to change.

A screening of an episode of The Diplomat: Drama Series Nominee.

Screenings do not require RSVP and are free of charge. Entrance is on a first come, first served basis.

DPs and Cinematographers break down their favorite frames of TV - both from their own work, and from shows that have creatively influenced or inspired them - in this in-depth look at scene composition, photography, and the technical art of creating a series’ visual language.

A conversation featuring studio execs and DEIA practitioners who are championing inclusive media and elevating diversity, equity and accessibility on and off the screen. Our esteemed panelists will share their strategies on keeping inclusion relevant at this pivotal moment for the industry, as well as their real-world success stories, offering a glimpse into their thoughts on the future of DEIA in media and discussing emerging trends and the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable landscape. 

An FYC presentation for The Penguin: Limited Series Nominee followed by an FYC presentation for The White Lotus: Drama Series Nominee.

Panelists for The Penguin will include: Colin Farrell (EP, Oz Cobb aka “The Penguin"), Deirdre O’Connell (Francis Cobb), Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar), and Lauren LeFranc (EP, Writing, Directing). Moderated by: Emily Longeretta (Variety).*

Panelists for The White Lotus will include: Jason Isaacs (Timothy Ratliff), Parker Posey (Victoria Ratliff), Sam Rockwell (Frank), Natasha Rothwell (Belinda Lindsey), and joined virtually by Carrie Coon (Laurie). Moderated by: Emily Longeretta (Variety). *

*Subject to change.

A screening of an episode of Dying for Sex: Limited Or Anthology Series Nominee.

Screenings do not require RSVP and are free of charge. Entrance is on a first come, first served basis.

An in-depth exploration of AI-related protections and compensation for live-action, voiceover, stunt, and commercial talent, with experts from SAG-AFTRA, the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA), and the Television Academy. Tim Friedlander (President & Co-Founder, NAVA), actor Dina Sherman, casting director Lisa Zambetti, and Emmy-nominated actor Bob Bergen will delve into union and non-union AI clauses for television performers, as well as the opportunities and challenges facing TV talent as AI use within the industry continues to evolve. Additional panelists will be announced soon.

25 years after the premiere of Showtime’s groundbreaking series Queer As Folk, creators Daniel Lipman and Ron Cowen and cast members Peter Paige, Gale Harold, Scott Lowell, Sharon Gless, Michelle Clunie, and Thea Gill will reunite to share their experiences being part of the series, revisit behind-the-scenes stories from filming, and discuss the profound, lasting impact that Queer as Folk has had on the LGBTQIA stories and representation in the decades since.

An FYC presentation for Andor: Drama Series Nominee.

Panelists will include: Tony Gilroy (Creator, Writer, Executive Producer), John Gilroy (Executive Producer, Editor), and Dan Gilroy (Writer). Moderated by: David Canfield (Vanity Fair).*

*Subject to change.

Join us for the induction of six television legends into the 27th Television Academy Hall of Fame: Viola Davis, Don Mischer, Ryan Murphy, Conan O'Brien, Mike Post and Henry Winkler.

Cocktail reception followed by dinner and awards presentation.  Dress is cocktail attire. Complimentary valet parking provided on West Road.

The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements. The 2025 Hall of Fame honorees join more than 150 individuals previously inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 1984. The coveted honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, reporters and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal.