Atlanta’s only festival specifically celebrating television, SCAD aTVfest – staged by SCAD Atlanta – did itself proud with its eighth annual event Feb.
27-29. Over three days new episodes of series were screened and performers galore attended. LGBTQ artists and shows were very much part of the programming.
Eric McCormack of “Will and Grace” received the Impact Award at this year’s event, while out actor BD Wong appeared to talk about his role on the new “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens” and gender-nonconforming performer Alex Newell, formerly of “Glee” fame, appeared along with the cast of NBC’s new “Zoe’s Extraordinary Playlist.” The show’s ensemble, including Newell, was awarded the Rising Star Cast Award.
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