Variety is proud to highlight the trailblazing women behind television’s most-talked about series with the launch of its inaugural High Tea: Celebrating Female Directors. The one-of-a-kind event will officially kick off Variety TV Week on Tuesday, May 5, in Los Angeles with an afternoon of conversation, connection, and celebration.
The intimate High Tea will feature a forum-style discussion with Emmy-contending female directors whose creative vision is shaping the current and future TV landscape. This year’s distinguished panelists include Lesli Linka Glatter, “Imperfect Women,” Mimi Leder, “The Morning Show,” Janicza Bravo, “The Bear,” Christina Alexandra Voros, “The Madison,” Susanna Fogel, “Ponies,” Lucia Aniello, “Hacks” and Lisa Joy, “Fallout.”
With the support of Apple TV+, FX Networks, Paramount+, Peacock, HBO, and Amazon, the event will celebrate these accomplished directors for their creative contributions, while fostering meaningful dialogue around female storytellers and leadership within the entertainment industry.
“Variety has long been dedicated to amplifying the voices that move our industry forward, and female directors are at the forefront of that momentum,” said Donna Pennestri, Associate Publisher, Variety. “High Tea is both a celebration of their extraordinary work this season and a reflection of our commitment to championing women storytellers and the vital perspectives they bring to television.”
High Tea: Celebrating Female Directors marks the beginning of Variety TV Week, an annual gathering of the season’s most exciting Emmy contenders and influential changemakers, setting the tone for a week devoted to highlighting excellence in storytelling.
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