Join us for a panel with some of the 2026 Emmy-nominated directors including Randall Einhorn ('Abbott Elementary'), Lee Sung Jin ('Beef'), Jake Schreier ('Beef') and Salli Richardson-Whitfield ('The Gilded Age,' 'Task') as they discuss the work from this season, share stories, offer insight into the process on set and provide some insider information and tips for actors.
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Randall Einhorn is one of the most successful and sought-after pilot and series directors in television today. Virtually every one of his pilots has been ordered to series. Most recently, he directed the pilot and multiple episodes, as well as executive produced, the Emmy award winning series ABBOTT ELEMENTARY for ABC. He began his career as “The Documentarian” on THE OFFICE, soon rising to become the most prolific director of the show during its Emmy-award winning seasons and earning a producorial role. Greg Daniels referred to him as "the backbone of the show." His selective episodic work includes NURSE JACKIE, PARKS & RECREATION, MODERN FAMILY, FARGO and SHAMELESS. His pilot work includes the critically acclaimed WILFRED, THE MUPPETS for ABC, THE MICK, and ME MYSELF AND I. He has executive produced iconic shows such as IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA and NURSE JACKIE. Among his seven pilots that have gone to series are LODGE 49 at AMC and ABC’s THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT. Prior to television, Einhorn shot documentaries as a river guide for 12 years in central Africa and Australia. Einhorn develops scripted series and feature films via his Sad Unicorn production banner.
Three-time Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner, Lee Sung Jin is the creator, executive producer, writer and director of the highly acclaimed, multi-award winning Netflix series, BEEF, starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong in Emmy-winning performances. Lee made his directorial debut with the show's thrilling and emotional finale. He wrote and directed the critically acclaimed second season of BEEF, starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Cailee Spaeny, Charles Melton, Youn Yun Jung, and Song Kang Ho which launched this April for Netflix. Lee also served as Executive Producer on Alex Russell’s award-winning film LURKER, which premiered to rave reviews at the Sundance and Berlin International Film Festivals.
Golden Globe Award and three-time Emmy® Award winner, Lee Sung Jin is the creator, executive producer, writer and director of the critically acclaimed, multi-award winning Netflix series BEEF. Lee made his directorial debut with Season One’s finale, starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong in Emmy-winning performances. For Season Two, Lee returned to write every episode and direct half the critically praised new season, starring Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac, three-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan, Golden Globe nominee Cailee Spaeny, Golden Globe nominee Charles Melton, Academy Award winner Youn Yun Jung, and Actor Award winner Song Kang Ho. He also served as Executive Producer on Alex Russell’s award-winning film LURKER, which premiered to rave reviews at the Sundance and Berlin International Film Festivals. Next, Lee is writing X-MEN for Marvel, which reunites him with director Jake Schreier.
Jake Schreier recently directed Marvel’s THUNDERBOLTS*, and is soon to direct an untitled X-MEN film for the studio. He is an award-winning Director and EP of Netflix/A24’s series BEEF. Jake is also known for his Sundance breakout ROBOT & FRANK, and his music videos for Kendrick Lamar, Ye, Haim, Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, and Francis & The Lights.
