Kristen Brancaccio is a writer, director, and VMA-nominated producer. Her recent projects include music videos for artists including the Oscar-winning FINNEAS, Ke$ha, Usher, and a video for Ben Abraham that screened at SXSW 2023, directed by Jillian Bell and starring Charlie Day and Mary Elizabeth Ellis.  In this episode we cover:  - How Kristen went from not knowing anyone in LA to cultivating a robust Hollywood rolodex  - How she ended up having her first-ever pitch meeting opposite Matt Damon and Ben Affleck - Her experience with programs like Project Greenlight, AT&T Shape, SyFy's digital pilot competition, and SXSW 2023 - When she knew it was time to start her own production company, Exit Twelve Keep up with Kristen @kristensreality Keep up with the show @nosetpathshow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-doyle3/support