Sony Pictures Television has announced its 2026 Elevate Actors Fellowship, selecting ten emerging performers from a competitive pool of over 5,400 applicants. The chosen fellows represent diverse backgrounds and experience levels, ranging from Juilliard-trained actors to those with credits in major television productions and streaming platforms.

The six-week program, running from August 10 at Sony's Culver City lot, combines professional training, industry mentorship and practical exposure to television production. Participants work with casting directors, showrunners, producers and executives while gaining insight into both the creative and business sides of the industry, with the program concluding in a showcase for industry professionals intended to accelerate participants' career prospects.