Disney │ ABC Television Group is now accepting applications for the 2012 Writing Program. Celebrating its 21st year, the Writing Program gives participants the opportunity to hone their craft and jumpstart their careers through intensive workshops, seminars and personalized mentoring with creative executives from ABC Entertainment, ABC Studios, Disney Channel, and ABC Family. Participants also receive a salary for a one-year period.
Thus far, staffed 2011 Writing Program participants include Tricia Johnson (Great State of Georgia, ABC Family), Silvia Olivas (Jesse, Disney Channel), Justin Lo (The Lying Game, ABC Family) and Gabe Fonseca (Private Practice, ABC). Writing Program alumni include Bryan Oh (‘07) who is Co-Producer on ABC’s Body of Proof, George Mastras (‘05) who is Producer on the critically-acclaimed Breaking Bad, and Jane Espenson (‘92) who most recently is a Consulting Producer on Torchwood.
Applications and detailed submission guidelines for the Writing Program can be obtained at www.disneyabctalentdevelopment.com. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2011.