Disney Channel Storytellers facts for kids
The Disney Channel Storytellers program is a special yearly event. It's run by Disney Channel and a company called It's a Laugh Productions. This program helps find and train new people who want to create and write TV shows for Disney Channel. It's a paid program that lasts for twenty weeks each year. Writers who have professional agents can apply. The Disney Channel Storytellers program started in 2014.
What is Disney Channel Storytellers?
The Disney Channel Storytellers program was created by Disney Channel and It's a Laugh Productions. Its main goal is to find new and talented writers and creators. These new talents help make original shows for Disney Channel and Disney XD.
Who Helps the Storytellers?
People in the program get help from experienced mentors. These mentors include important executives and producers from Disney Channel. Jennilee Cummings, who is a Vice President at Disney Channels Worldwide, explained the idea. She said they wanted to find writers in new ways. She hoped the program would bring "fresh" new shows to the channel.
What Do Participants Do?
People in the program, whether they are individuals or writing teams, work on different projects.
- They develop one live-action script. This script could become a pilot episode for a new show.
- They create new ideas for future TV shows.
- They also work on existing projects that Disney is already developing.
- Participants also write for other things, like original scripts and online content.
- The program also teaches them how to produce a pilot episode and how to "pitch" their ideas to TV networks. Pitching means presenting their ideas to try and get them made.
