Disney Channel Storytellers is a 20-week writer incubator program focused on developing up-and-coming talent who already have professional representation. The primary focus of the program is not staffing, but rather identifying the unique voices who represent the next wave of half hour comedy developers.
Running from November through April, Storytellers will allow four participants to write an original script for pilot consideration, create digital content for the online space, and pitch Disney-centric concepts for network consideration. The highly competitive program will be overseen by key Disney Channel development executives who will provide regular guidance and feedback, all in the name of building the creators and showrunners of tomorrow.
The program is overseen by Marc Warren, whose imprint on television can be seen in some of the most recognizable family comedies of the past twenty five years. Warren’s work, which has garnered him multiple Emmy nominations, can be found in shows such as Full House, and multiple Disney Channel hits including Even Stevens, Jonas LA, Disney XD’s Kickin’ It, and That’s So Raven. The program is thrilled to have Warren on board to share his writing talents with the next generation of storytellers.
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