Star-Studded Guests

SeriesFest has announced an impressive guest lineup for its 11th season, featuring talent from a variety of hit shows. Expected to attend are:

• Tawny Cypress from Yellowjackets
• Mayan Lopez from Lopez vs Lopez
• Stephen Moyer from Art Detectives
• Rhea Seehorn from Cooper’s Bar
• Jocko Sims from Gross Pointe Garden Society
• Lisa Ann Walter from Abbott Elementary

Additionally, producers and stars from ongoing shows like Doc, The Jennifer Hudson Show, and The Voice will also participate.

Highlighting Special Screenings and Panels

This year’s festival will present a variety of special screenings along with insightful panels. Noteworthy screenings will include:

• Hal & Harper, featuring Mark Ruffalo, Lili Reinhart, and Cooper Raif
• Art Detectives from Acorn TV
• Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy from UCP and Peacock
• Netflix’s It’s Bruno!
• AMC’s original series Cooper’s Bar

Honors and Celebrations

During the festival, Carnival Films will receive the 2025 “Impact in Television” award, which will be accepted by CEO Gareth Neame and managing director Nigel Marchant. They are also set to engage in a panel discussion alongside Michael Peña, covering their projects such as Downton Abbey and All Her Fault.

Live Podcast Taping Featuring Maury Povich

Maury Povich will host a live taping of his new podcast On Par with Maury Povich, which includes a conversation with journalist Jessica Yellin.

Festival Kickoff with Comedy

The event will be launched by comedian Amy Schumer, who is set to perform at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, sharing the stage with fellow comedians Mia Jackson and Jaye McBride.

Festival Vision and Purpose

SeriesFest co-founders Randi Kleiner and Kaily Smith expressed their excitement about this year’s offerings, stating, “We’re thrilled to unveil this year’s incredible SeriesFest lineup, packed with opportunities for attendees to dive deep into the most captivating corners of episodic content. Whether you’re passionate about groundbreaking new shows, the creative process behind your favorite series, or connecting with the people shaping the future of television, this year’s program is designed to inspire, engage, and celebrate the power of storytelling.”