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Podcast: Best in Fest
Episode: Emmy Winner Bridget Stokes on Sketch Comedy, Episodic Directing & Indie Grit
Description: What does it take to go from indie filmmaker to Emmy-winning director? In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Bridget Stokes—trailblazing director of A Black Lady Sketch Show, Hello, Jack!, and Boy Genius—to unpack her inspiring rise through the film and television world. From waiting tables in New York to winning an Emmy as the first woman in her category, Bridget shares the real hustle behind her success.She dives deep into the contrasts between episodic TV and feature films, her collaborative producing roots, and her passion for building imme...