Late Bloomers: Making Your TV Directing Debut At 69 Years Old (With Faye Brenner)
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Joining me in this episode is script supervisor turned television director Faye Brenner, who just made her directorial debut at age 69. As a script supervisor, Faye has worked on feature films like "Stand By Me," "Ghost," "Father of the Bride 2," and "Clear and Present Danger" to name a few. After decades in the business, Faye was able to break in as a director on "The Rookie" by showcasing her talents with a powerful short film. Throughout the episode we discuss Faye's unique path, along with many practical lessons for filmmakers looking to branch out into TV. For more exclusive content like this, sign up for my newsletter at https://noamkroll.com/newsletter
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