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14 virtual events with over 45 guest speakers. Through educational Zoom webinars, hot-topic panel discussions, social takeovers, and intimate interviews, audiences are invited to take an inside look at what goes into making a small-screen series a hit. Whether you’re interested in acting on camera; writing, directing, and producing your own material; or working behind the scenes as on-set crew, BackstageFest has something for everyone.
May 26-28
A virtual celebration of the year's best and buzziest TV
Friday, May 28
Backstage Live With Joel Kinnaman
3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT / 8:30pm UK
We're Watching: "A Black Lady Sketch Show" Ensemble Panel
Wednesday, May 26
5pm ET / 2pm PT / 10pm UK
Running the Show: Showrunners Panel
Wednesday, May 26
12pm ET / 9am PT / 5pm UK
Take It From Sara Bareilles
Wednesday, May 26
2pm ET / 11am PT / 7pm UK
Take It From Barry Jenkins
Thursday, May 27
12pm ET / 9am PT / 5pm UK
We're Watching: "Mythic Quest"- Ensemble Panel
Friday, May 28
12pm ET / 9am PT / 5pm UK
Thursday, May 27
1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm UK
Getting the Gig: TV Edition Casting Directors Panel
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Wednesday, May 26
Backstage Live With: Neil Patrick Harris
11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm UK
Schedule
#MeToo + the Rise of the Intimacy Coordinator Panel
Thursday, May 27
3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8pm UK
2pm ET / 11am PT / 7pm UK
Thursday, May 27
Thursday, May 27
4pm ET / 1pm PT / 9pm UK
The Making Of:
"The Handmaid's Tale" - Crew Panel
Thursday, May 27
5pm ET / 2pm PT / 10pm UK
Let's Get Sickening: How To Get Cast on "RuPaul's Drag Race" Panel
Take It From Kathryn Hahn
Friday, May 28
Spotlighting AAPI Performers' Call for Hollywood Equity - Diversity & Inclusion Panel
Friday, May 28
1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm UK
2pm ET / 11am PT / 7pm UK
The Making Of:
"Bridgerton" - Crew Panel