A Conversation with Universal Studio Group’s TV Development Executives | SeriesFest: Season 10 Panel

From assessing pitches to staffing writers' rooms to offering script notes and more, Universal Studio Group's television executives dive deep into their development processes and share what makes for a strong, mutually advantageous relationship between creators and a studio.

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Appearing:

Jim Donnelly (Executive VP / Comedy Development, Universal Television)

Vivian Cannon (Executive VP, Drama Development, Universal Television)

Monica Rodman (Executive VP, Development, Universal Television Alternative Studio)

Marc Velez (Senior VP and Head of Development, UCP)

Kelsey Balance (Senior VP, Global Scripted Series, Universal International Studios)

Moderator: Peter White (Executive Editor/Television, ‪@Deadline‬ )

Filmed at SeriesFest: Season 10 (May 1–5, 2024)