Variety FYC TV Fest returns May 7 in Los Angeles for a day of genre-focused discussions featuring the creators and talent behind the year’s most talked about Emmy contending series. Join us for an exciting star-studded event, complete with engaging panel conversations and a special presentation of the Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award.

The festival kicks off with “Meet the Makers” drama panel, including “The Day of the Jackal” and “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth”, featuring executive producers Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant. The morning continues with a look into thrilling series “Yellowjackets,” followed by an ensemble conversation with the cast and executive producer of the acclaimed hit drama “Matlock”, including Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, Leah Lewis, and showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman.

Creators Michelle and Robert King will join actor Carrie Preston and showrunner Jonathan Tolins to discuss the dual creative worlds of “Evil” and “Elsbeth.