Hello Internet Friends!

What are you doing next week? I hope the answer is "Going to the New York Television Festival, of course." If it isn't, why the heck not?! I'll be there, you guys! Don't you want to hang out? Here's some of the fun things to check out at NYTVF:

Monday, October 22

The CW Red-Carpet Premiere of The Carrie Diaries

Wonder what the pilot for a show that's a prequel to Sex and the City would be like? Then this event is for you! After the screening there will be a Q&A with star AnnaSophia Robb and author Candace Bushnell.

Tuesday, October 23

Long Day's Journey Into Late Night: 2012 Election Edition – The Politics of Funny

Writers from New York's late night staples The Late Show with David Letterman, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon will be discussing the process of writing topical humor in a 24-hour news cycle and focusing on the upcoming Presidential election.

Thursday, October 25

BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum – Importing the Funny: Catch the Future of British Comedy

A night of the UK's most promising comedy television writers reading three new original sitcoms. Creative insight and feedback with be given by a panel of industry experts.

Friday October 26

NYTVF Digital Day Panel Series

Some of the most influential leaders in the digital frontier, including our very own Rob Barnett, discuss new media from both a creative and business perspective.
Mark Malkoff will also be speaking during The Talent Debate: How Blue Chip Talent, Influence, Audience and Great Ideas Can Lead to Success (or Failure) Online at 1 pm.;

Saturday October 27

NYTVF Development Day

A day of free panels and events that offer insight into the creation of television in a educational and inspirational way.

Attend NYTVF Classroom to learn about many different facets of the television industry. This event is geared towards aspiring and emerging TV creators.

or Development Day Main Stage for all-star panels and screenings geared towards fans and TV enthusiasts

All these events are going to be educational and fun. I can't wait to see you all there! Tweet at me so we can meet up @MrChrisDonahue