Join the BU Alumni Film & TV Network of Los Angeles on September 15th for a special alumni conversation about the new Netflix series "Devil in Ohio", with actress Emily Deschanel (CFA), creator and showrunner Daria Polatin (CFA), and original songs by Fay Wolf (CFA). The panel conversation will follow a reception for alumni that includes beer, wine, and light food. 

Be sure to catch "Devil in Ohio" on Netflix prior to the event, streaming September 2nd. 

For more information, and to watch the show, visit https://www.netflix.com/title/81029704

DEVIL IN OHIO - Determined to protect a young patient who escaped a mysterious cult, a psychiatrist takes the girl in, putting her own family — and life — in danger.

Price: $10
Registration includes admission, shared appetizers, and beer and wine. All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.

6:00pm | Reception
7:30pm | Panel Discussion

Panelists:

Emily Deschanel (CFA) - Emily Deschanel is best known for her 12-year run as 'Dr. Temperance Brennan' on the Fox hit series BONES, based on the novels and the career of forensic anthropologist and author Kathy Reichs. Since BONES, Emily appeared in a full-season arc on TNT’S ANIMAL KINGDOM as the manipulative recovering addict 'Angela'. Other television credits include DRUNK HISTORY, and most recently as Nathan Fillion’s ex-wife on THE ROOKIE. Emily will next be seen in Netflix’s original limited series, DEVIL IN OHIO premiering in September. The series is based on the novel of the same name by Daria Polatin.

In addition to her TV roles, Emily has appeared in the features CONTINUE, GLORY ROAD, MY SISTERS KEEPER, and THE PERFECT FAMILY. Emily’s voice can be heard on episodes of THE SIMPSONS, BOJACK HORSEMAN, and AMERICAN DAD and on the feature film BEYOND BEYOND.

Daria Polatin (CFA) - Daria Polatin is the creator, showrunner and executive producer of the Netflix Limited Series DEVIL IN OHIO, based on her novel of the same name. Daria has worked on twelve seasons of television, including writing/producing on CASTLE ROCK, JACK RYAN, HUNTERS, HEELS, and SHUT EYE. As an award-winning playwright, Daria directed her play PALMYRA for Center Theatre Group’s Digital Stage. Her plays have been presented across the US and internationally, and she completed residencies with London’s Royal Court Theatre, Center Theatre Group and The Echo Theater. B.F.A. Boston University, M.F.A. Columbia University. Daria is a founding member of The Kilroys, the advocacy group for gender parity in the American theater. www.dariapolatin.com

Fay Wolf (CFA) - Fay Wolf is an artist, musician, author, and decluttering coach based in Los Angeles. Her sad songs have been heard on TV shows like Grey's Anatomy, The Fosters, and the Pretty Little Liars Official Soundtrack. Her book New Order: A Decluttering Handbook For Creative Folks (And Everyone Else) was released by Ballantine/Random House in 2016 and her work as a decluttering pro has been praised in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Apartment Therapy. As an actor, Fay has performed on stages across the U.S. and on shows like 2 Broke Girls and Bones. She also writes and performs spoken word pieces, mainly surrounding her identity as a biracial Black, Jewish, Bi+ human being. And occasionally dabbles in visual art. faywolf.com

*panelists are subject to change*