Why Getting a TV Show Greenlit Is Harder Than Ever in 2026
Budgets are tighter, platforms are more selective, and the traditional playbook no longer works. So, what does it take to get a TV show made today?
TheWrap’s Virtual Roundtable: “How to Get a Green Light for Your TV Show”
TheWrap will host a powerhouse panel of leading television producers for a virtual discussion on Thursday, May 7 at 12 p.m. PT. The event, titled “How to Get a Green Light for Your TV Show,” will explore how projects are actually getting made in today’s competitive and cost-conscious television landscape.
Register now: https://www.thewrap.com
Featured Panelists
- Hannah Pillemer, EVP and Head of Scripted, Fox Entertainment Studios
- Howard T. Owens, Founder and Co-CEO, Propagate Content
- Lauren Levy Neustadter, President of Film & TV, Hello Sunshine
- Pilar Savone, EVP of Production Development, Simpson Street
- Sarah Schechter, Chairwoman and Partner, Berlanti Productions and Berlanti Schechter Films
The panel will be moderated by Jose Bastidas, TV Editor at TheWrap.
From Buyers to Sellers: The Flip Side of the Greenlight Process
This discussion complements TheWrap’s inaugural “Trade Secrets” feature, which examined the greenlight process from the buyer’s perspective. This panel shifts the focus to sellers—producers and creatives navigating pitches, packaging, financing, and shifting market demands to bring projects to life.
Key Insights from Industry Leaders
As the television business evolves amid tighter budgets, changing audience behaviors, and new platform strategies, panelists will share firsthand insights on:
- What buyers are looking for now
- How relationships and packaging impact deals
- How producers are adapting their strategies to meet the moment
For more on the buyer perspective, read TheWrap’s “Trade Secrets” feature.
How to Participate
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the top creative executives driving today’s TV landscape. Register now to secure your spot for the virtual roundtable on May 7.
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