Tagged FYC

Lee Sung Jin on Reinventing ‘Beef’ for Season 2, Building an Emmy-Worthy Ensemble, and Finding Stories He Needs to Tell

"Beef" creator Lee Sung Jin discusses the real-life inspiration behind Season 2, building one of television's strongest ensembles, the now-famous Austin and Eunice hospital storyline, and why empathy remains the defining quality of great actors as the acclaimed Netflix series returns to awards season.

Jeanie Bacharach on Building the Ensemble Behind ‘Beef’ Season 2

Casting director Jeanie Bacharach discusses assembling the acclaimed ensemble of Netflix's "Beef" Season 2, working alongside creator Lee Sung Jin, casting Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, discovering Seoyeon Jang and Matthew Kim, and finding actors capable of navigating the show's unique emotional and tonal complexity.

STICK’s Cast and Creators Talk Golf and Series Insights at FYC Carpet

By Melissa Vaupel On Monday March 30th 2026, Apple TV+ and the Television Academy hosted a vibrant STICK FYC (For Your Consideration) event, welcoming Emmy voters, press, and industry insiders for a night t... Read More...

Netflix Showcases ‘The Diplomat’ and ‘The Beast in Me’ at FYSEE Weekend Events

Netflix celebrated the weekend with FYSEE events for “The Diplomat” and “The Beast in Me,” featuring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, and their ensembles. The screenings and panels offered humor, intrigue, and first-look moments for guests, highlighting two of Netflix’s most anticipated dramas leading into the fall awards season.

Inside ‘The Daily Show’: How Stewart, Klepper, Chieng and the Team Keep Satire Sharp

Few television series have shaped the political conversation and endured its constant turbulence quite like "The Daily Show." Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng take Awards Focus behind the scenes of America's best news show!

A Masterclass in Authentic Storytelling: FX’s ‘Shōgun’ Celebrated at Disney FYC Event

Awards Focus was able to speak to the cast and creators of FX's Shōgun at the red carpet event in Los Angeles on June, 6th 2024

Lighting Designer Cory Pattak

Lighting Designer Cory Pattak on Adapting ‘The Great Gatsby’ for Broadway

2024 is poised to be quite the year for lighting designer Cory Pattak, one of the most exciting young creatives in the world of theatre. Pattak already made his Broadway debut with Spamalot at the St. James... Read More...

‘Spirited’ Songwriter’s FYC Panel for Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is bringing charm back to the holiday season with their newest musical, Spirited. The film offers a fresh perspective on the classic Christmas Carol story by Charles Dickens, with stars Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell teaming with writer/director Sean Anders and co-writer John Morris.

Daniel Goldfarb & Chris Keyser on The Recipe For HBO Max’s Julia

HBO Max's new series Julia, inspired by Julia Child's extraordinary life and career, was a perfect opportunity for creator Daniel Goldfarb to re-team with his friend and former collaborator Chris Keyser.