EXCLUSIVE: Starz #TakeTheLead and Veterans in Media and Entertainment, a nonprofit connecting U.S. military veterans with careers in entertainment, have set the first year cohort for their Creative Mentorship Program for Television Writers and Producers. The inaugural cohort includes Rachael Brant, Thada Catalon, Shannon Corbeil, Libby Friz, Sarah Hopkins, Satinder Kaur, Lynelle White, and Jazmyn Wright.
Additionally, applications for the second year of the program are now available until September 14 at 6 PM PST. The five-week online program offers veterans insight into the TV industry and its processes as they pursue careers in the field.
Eight veterans will be selected to receive mentorship, which includes weekly interactive sessions with Starz executives, to gain insight into the