A conversation with showrunners/writers Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals) and Gina Fattore (Dare Me, Californication) about exploring the darkness within and without, treading the line between hero and anti-hero, and why unscrupulous characters and worlds remain so compelling -- even at their worst. PANELISTS:<ul><li>Gina Fattore (Showrunner / Writer / Producer,&nbsp;Dare Me, Californication)</li><li>Julie Plec (Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Director,&nbsp;Vampire Academy,&nbsp;The Vampire Diaries,&nbsp;The Originals,&nbsp;Legacies)</li></ul> MODERATOR:<ul><li>Sarah Pitre (Alamo Drafthouse)</li></ul> This conversation was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023) in Austin, TX. SUBSCRIBE&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="http://youtube.com/atxtv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/ATXTV</a>&nbsp;for more panels, conversations &amp; events with your favorite TV creatives and casts. FOLLOW&nbsp;ATX TV:<ul><li>Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="http://twitter.com/ATXFestival" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twitter.com/ATXFestival</a></li><li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/ATXFestival" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/ATXFestival</a></li><li>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="http://instagram.com/atxfestival/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/atxfestival/</a></li><li>TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="http://tiktok.com/@atxtv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tiktok.com/@atxtv</a></li></ul>

Bonus Episode: Digging Deeper Into True Crime with Bill Kurtis

Welcome to THE TV CAMPFIRE –&nbsp;your official podcast for all things ATX TV Festival!&nbsp;Lovingly referred to as&nbsp;“TV Camp for Grown Ups” – this is the place where showrunners, actors, producers, industry, and ALL kinds of TV fans come together each June in Austin, TX to celebrate TV with panels and screenings, indulge in tacos and BBQ, have a margarita or a Topo Chico… you get the picture.&nbsp;Because not everyone can make it to Austin –&nbsp;this podcast brings the magic of TV Camp to you! Hosted by ATX TV Festival co-founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson, The TV Campfire will take you inside the festival with behind-the-scenes stories, a look into our programming process, and full-length releases of some our favorites conversations and Q&amp;As from the festival. Whether you watch TV, work in TV, or both – The TV Campfire has something for you.&nbsp;Subscribe and tune in weekly each Wednesday for a new episode + conversation from ATX TV Festival Season 11, wherever you get your podcasts!&nbsp;The TV Campfire is an ATX TV Podcast, co-hosted by Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson. Season 11 Episodes are produced by Sara Light.&nbsp;For more information about the festival and year-round ATX TV events, visit atxfestival.com.&nbsp;For more exclusive TV conversations and Q&amp;As, visit our ATX TV YouTube Channel.&nbsp;