The festivals programming officer on 'the Sundance of television,' what's changed since 2015 and why first-timers should just pick a panel and go.

Five days of independent TV pilots, network premieres and panels at Sie FilmCenter, capped by the annual Soirée and a closing awards ceremony.

Ten pilots from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico screen in four blocks at Sie FilmCenter, with juried awards decided by a panel including Teri Weinberg of "The Office."