Episode 23: Nzingha Stewart On Having A Strong Vision

Let's Shoot! with Pete Chatmon

After putting together fun family performances at a young age, it didn’t take long for Nzingha Stewart to realize that she could turn her favorite pastime into a full-time career. On this episode, Nzingha sits down with Pete to discuss how she got her start as a music video director for artists including Jay-Z, the importance of not only branding yourself but also doing the work, going from guest director to producing director in television, breaking into feature films, and more…
SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:05:20) -- Pete’s Intro
(00:05:20- 00:07:45) -- What Is Your Favorite Scene You’ve Directed?
(00:07:45- 00:13:15) -- Block Shooting And Working With The AD
(00:13:15- 00:18:20) -- Getting Into Music Video Directing
(00:18:20- 00:21:20) — Working In A Changing Music Industry
(00:21:20- 00:26:00) -- Transitioning Into TV Directing
(00:26:00- 00:28:00) — Helping A Show Runner Enhance Their Story
(00:28:00- 00:29:45) -- Giving Feedback When Working On A Feature
(00:29:45- 00:34:20) — Landing Opportunities And Taking Control
(00:34:20- 00:38:10) -- Showing Up Prepared To Share Your Vision
(00:38:10- 00:44:30) -- Branding Yourself As A Creative
(00:44:30- 00:48:50) — Upcoming Project With ‘Hello Sunshine’
(00:48:50- 00:49:45) -- “Transitions: A Directors Journey And Motivational Handbook” Promo
(00:49:45- 00:56:00) -- Staying Confident And Asking Questions
(00:56:00- 01:04:40) -- Producing Director vs. Guest Director
(01:04:40- 01:13:55) -- Lightning Round Questions
(01:13:55- 01:15:30) -- Pete’s Outro
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