SeriesFest 2021

SeriesFest is a non-profit organization that champions and empowers artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling by providing year-round opportunities for creators and industry experts to connect, collaborate and share stories, which inspire and impact global audiences.

Co-founded by Randi Kleiner, a producer and owner of Trifecta Studios, and Kaily Smith Westbrook, an actress and owner of Red Ladders Entertainment along with a dedicated team of passionate opportunity-makers; industry trailblazers, tastemakers and curators as well as community builders, SeriesFest is the annual festival will be held virtually from June 24 to July 11.

You can visit the official website for SeriesFest to learn about the event that will feature a robust line-up including competition screenings, panel discussions, one-of-a-kind workshops, never-before-seen sneak peeks and unique virtual gatherings as well as spotlights on podcasts, pilots in progress, a short film competition and the Smartphone Series.

Just some of the events taking place include:

* A panel with Trevor Noah
* Changing the Narrative on TV: Modern Portrayals of Native Americans
* The CW’s The Republic of Sarah
* Amazon’s The Underground Railroad
* AMC’s The Beast Must Die
* Innovation Talk with Ann Dowd and Warren Littlefield
* Innovation Talk with Jennifer Garner and Krista Smith
* What’s Next: Europe’s Hottest YA Series
* Peacock’s Dr. Death
* The family film Adeline (starring John Schneider, David Chokachi and Erin Bethea)

And so much more…

You can find the full line-up here.

SeriesFest will also include closed captions on all of its programming, a new comment section on each of its program pages.

Visitors have the option of getting a pass that will give you access to all 18 days of the event and provide entry to all of the planned parties or getting tickets for the specific panels that strike your interest.

Check out all the details, get your tickets or passes and mark your calendars for all that SeriesFest has to offer.

PS: Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dads out there (and to those who aren’t with us); and Happy Juneteenth!