This week, the big five broadcast networks will unveil their fall lineups to advertisers and press at the Upfronts in New York City, hosting star-studded presentations and lavish parties to lure advertisers and press.
The Upfronts also mark the end of pilot season, the frenetic time of year from January to April when the television industry churns out dozens of pilots, which are trial episodes …

Sundance kicked off today in Park City, Utah. Just getting into one of the world’s premiere film festivals is a big deal. This year, only 113 of more than 12,000 submissions were accepted. But for many independent filmmakers, the thrill of getting in quickly turns to panic.
Right after Thanksgiving, director Francesca Gregorini got a call from a programmer at Sundance, telling her her film, …