Episode 34: Kelly Edwards On Her Journey To The Executive Chair And Beyond

Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon

Kelly Edwards has made her mark at more than a dozen studios and production companies over her 30 year journey. From inside the network ranks to her recent producing deal with HBO, Kelly is currently living out her dream as a writer on Fox's “Our Kind Of People”. On this episode, Kelly joins Pete to talk about the importance of having a support system and fighting fear, overseeing emerging artist diversity programs, developing HBO access, the creation of her book “The Executive Chair: A Writer's Guide To TV Series Development”, and more…
SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:07:10) — Pete's Intro
(00:07:10- 00:13:00) — What Makes A Good Story?
(00:13:00- 00:15:25) — First Story That Made An Impact
(00:15:25- 00:18:30) — Film Education
(00:18:30- 00:23:15) — Early Stages Of Career
(00:23:15- 00:35:50) — Having A Support System And The Desire
(00:35:50- 00:44:00) — Path To Executive Chair
(00:44:00- 00:56:25) -- Diversity Initiative And Hiring POC
(00:56:25- 00:57:20) -- “Transitions: A Director's Journey + Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:57:20- 01:11:00) — Working With “HBO Access”
(01:11:00- 01:18:55) — Landing Her HBO Deal
(01:18:55- 01:22:20) — Writing “The Executive Chair”
(01:22:20- 01:30:55) — Hardest Chapter To Write
(01:30:55- 01:43:10) — Lightning Round Questions
(01:43:10- 01:45:00) — Pete’s Outro
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