Exciting Highlights from SCAD TVfest: Bridgerton, Tell Me Lies, Landman, and SNL Lead the Way

Golda Rosheuvel in Bridgerton, Jackson White in Tell Me Lies, Ashley Padilla on Saturday Night Live.
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The 14th annual SCAD TVfest, taking place in Atlanta from February 4 to 6, promises to be a remarkable celebration of television. Hosted at the SCADshow theater by the Savannah College of Arts and Design, the event will highlight some of the most prominent stars and productions in the industry.

Among those set to attend are Quinta Brunson of Abbott Elementary, Aldis Hodge of Cross, Ali Larter from Landman, Jeff Probst of Survivor, Lili Reinhart from Hal & Harper, Jackson White of Tell Me Lies, as well as panels featuring ensembles from Bridgerton, The Pitt, and Scrubs.

In addition to the featured stars, the festival will host various engaging panels that include actors, showrunners, and crew from popular shows such as Saturday Night Live, Pluribus, Ponies, Dancing with the Stars, and For All Mankind.

Zach Braff and Donald Faison in Scrubs.

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Entertainment Weekly will present two of its signature panels: "Breaking Big," showcasing emerging talents in Hollywood, and "Bold School," which features established power players discussing their experiences and mentorship.

The festival will feature a diverse lineup of panels, including:

Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia in 56 Days.

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• 56 Days (Prime Video) with actors Dove Cameron, Avan Jogia, Karla Souza, and Dorian Missick
• Abbott Elementary (ABC/Warner Bros. Television/20th Television) with creator, showrunner, and actor Quinta Brunson and actor Sheryl Lee Ralph
• Best Medicine (Fox) with actors Josh Charles and Josh Segarra, executive producer/showrunner Liz Tuccillo, and executive producer Rodney Ferrell
• Bridgerton (Netflix and Shondaland) with actors Adjoa Andoh and Golda Rosheuvel
• Cross (Prime Video) with showrunner Ben Watkins and cast members Aldis Hodge, Alona Tal, Jeanine Mason, Matthew Lillard, Wes Chatham, and Samantha Walkes
• Deli Boys (Hulu/20th Television/Onyx Collective) with actors Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh and showrunner Michelle Nader (Deli Boys, Shifting Gears)
• The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (NBC) with showrunners Robert Carlock and Sam Means and actors Jalyn Hall and Precious Way
• For All Mankind (Apple TV /Sony Pictures Television) with executive producers/creators/showrunners Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi and actors Toby Kebbell, Coral Peña, and Sean Kaufman
• Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal (Adult Swim/Cartoon Network Studios) with creator Genndy Tartakovsky
• The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Big Game (The Roku Channel) with hosts Andrew Rannells and Casey Wilson
• Hal & Harper (Mubi) with actor Lili Reinhart
• Hallmark’s Power of Love Panel with Erin Cahill (Daughter of the Bride), Chilli and Matthew Lawrence (Second Chance Love), Evan Roderick (Because of Cupid), and Alison Sweeney (Romance at Hope Ranch)
• In Conversation with showrunner Michael Patrick King (The Comeback)
• Landman (Paramount+) with actor Ali Larter
• Neighbors (HBO) with creators Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford
• The Pitt (HBO Max/ Warner Bros. Television) with actors Amielynn Abellera, Brandon Mendez Homer, Laetitia Hollard, and writer Cynthia Adarkwa
• Rick and Morty (Adult Swim) with executive producer Dan Harmon, showrunner Scott Marder, director Jacob Hair, and voice actors Harry Belden, Ian Cardoni, Sarah Chalke, and Spencer Grammer.
• Backstage at Studio 8H: Inside the Making of Saturday Night Live with cast member Ashley Padilla, Producer/Costume Designer Tom Broecker, and Head Makeup Artist Louie Zakarian
• SCAD Showcase: chefATL & Lodged with SCAD student creatives
• Scrubs (ABC/20th Television) with actors and executive producers Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke
• First Look: Survivor 50 (CBS) with host and executive producer Jeff Probst
• Tell Me Lies (Hulu) with actor Jackson White

Josh Charles and Josh Segarra in Best Medicine.

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The SCAD TVfest provides an essential platform for Hollywood’s emerging and established talent, emphasizing the crucial role of mentorship and collaboration in the industry. This year’s festival is anticipated to spark engaging discussions and pave the way for future creative endeavors in television.