Directing TV: An Evening with 2026 Emmy-Nominated Directors

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Directing TV: An Evening with 2026 Emmy-Nominated Directors

Hanelle Culpepper, Randall Einhorn

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Join us for a panel with some of the 2026 Emmy-nominated directors including Hanelle Culpepper ('Paradise') and Randall Einhorn ('Abbott Elementary'), 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, moderated by Jazz Tangcay, Variety.

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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.