Episode 23: Nzingha Stewart On Having A Strong Vision
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*** Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/37iekw1*** Get your Director's merch: https://www.drctr.video/