Key Highlights
- “We are truly living in a golden era of television — one where the bar continues to rise and storytelling grows bolder and more ambitious every year,” says Christina Routhier, senior executive director of SCAD Theaters and Festivals.
- “It’s an honor to bring some of the most popular and influential series in television today to SCAD TVfest in Atlanta, from cultural touchstones like ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Bridgerton,’ to beloved returns such as ‘Scrubs’ and ‘The Comeback,’ along with reality television royalty including ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Great American Baking Show.’” Related Stories Fantastic Four Goes to Wakanda in 'Avengers: Doomsday' Teaser: Black Panther Returns, Thing Meets M'Baku, Namor Unveils New Costume Golden Globes Snubs and Surprises: Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Script Passed Over; Teyana Taylor and Wagner Moura Triumph and More She adds, “There is something for everyone, and most importantly, for our SCAD students specializing in film and television — who are gaining a front-row seat to learn directly from their mentors and future collaborators.” Popular on Variety Shows that will have presence in panels and discussions include “Rick and Morty,” “Neighbors,” “The Pitt,” “Deli Boys,” “56 Days,” “Cross,” “The Great American Baking Show,” “For All Mankind,” “Primal,” “Bridgerton,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Survivor,” “Best Medicine,” “Hal & Harper,” “Scrubs” and “The Comeback.” Additionally, multiple awards will be given out during the event.
- Quinta Brunson will receive Variety’s Creative Showrunner Award, an honor previously given to the Duffer brothers, Charlotte Stoudt, Jen Statsky, Paul W.
- Downs and Lucia Aniello, and Sterlin Harjo.
- Brunson will be the first actor to receive the honor, as both the star and creator of the ABC hit “Abbott Elementary.” In 2022, she became the first solo Black woman to win the Emmy for comedy writing; the following year, she became the first Black actress to win lead comedy actress in over 40 years — and the second ever.
