SCAD will host its sixth annual SCAD aTVfest at the Atlanta campus from Thursday, Feb. 1 through Saturday, Feb. 3. The international event is Atlanta’s only TV festival, and this year’s lineup features industry-leading producers, directors, writers and actors from shows from ABC, Amazon, CBS, CW and HBO to name a few. This year’s festival will specifically honor actors Zach Braff and Alan Cumming, both of whom will attend screenings of episodes from their respective shows at the SCADshow theater.
The event attracts more than 6,000 attendees annually, who come to discover the latest design, creativity and innovation in television and media production. Aside from screenings, SCAD aTVfest will host workshops and panels spread out across several SCAD Atlanta locations, including the SCADshow theater and the main SCAD Atlanta campus at 1600 Peachtree St.
Revisit our coverage of aTVfest 2017 and stay tuned for District interviews with this year’s leading TV stars and creators.
This year’s panels and workshops with industry experts include “Defining Design at HGTV” with vice president of programming and development at HGTV Brian Balthazar, “The Evolution of Content Development” featuring senior writer and creative lead at Otterbox Miguel Hernández, “Meet the Runway with Miss J” with Miss J Alexander, a SCAD Alumni Panel and the SCAD Student Showcase. SCAD student sitcoms “The Buzz” and “Nailed It” will also screen their most recent episodes and host panels featuring students involved in both productions.
Braff, who is currently starring in ABC’s “Alex, Inc.,” will be honored with the Spotlight Award, and Cumming, currently starring in CBS’s “Instinct,” will receive the Icon Award. Fifteen shows will be represented by guests including actor Patton Oswalt of NBC’s “A.P. Bio,” Bruce Campbell of “Ash vs Evil Dead,” China Anne McClain of “Black Lightning,” Griffin Newman of “The Tick” and Marta Kauffman, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning television writer best known for creating NBC’s long-running hit “Friends.”
Students who attend can explore the latest trends in broadcast, streaming, cable, web, social media and advertising and take advantage of opportunities to connect and network. SCAD Card holders may pick up complimentary tickets in person at The Hub or the Savannah Box Office through Wednesday, Jan. 31. Regular event tickets and passes are available to the public at atvfest.com.
By Emilie Kefalas.
