‘SNL’ Alum Cheri Oteri-Led TV Pilot ‘Zen Room’ to Screen at Dances with Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Cheri Oteri, an alumna of "Saturday Night Live," will screen her new television pilot, "Zen Room," at the Dances with Films festival. Oteri, who also appears in the recently released "Scary Movie," co-wrote and stars in the mockumentary-style workplace comedy. The show is described as a satire of the yoga and wellness industry that also highlights its community aspects. "Zen Room" is set in a yoga studio and follows the lives of its instructors and patrons. The pilot was directed by "The Office" alum Brian Baumgartner. The Dances with Films festival is scheduled to run from June 11 to June 23, 2024, in Los Angeles. "Zen Room" is one of several independent projects selected for screening at the festival, which aims to showcase emerging filmmakers and diverse storytelling. The pilot's inclusion at Dances with Films provides a platform for Oteri's new creative endeavor and offers audiences a glimpse into a project that blends humor with social commentary on contemporary wellness culture.