Episode Description: TV and film professional Pepper Reed shares her path from acting to script supervising to directing. In this episode hosted by Ashley Pacini, Pepper discusses how her work in sci-fi and fantasy genres intersects with her training, her thoughts on ageism, and the importance of professional goal-setting. As a longtime collaborator with The Reel Women, Reed's story is one of grit, growth, and intentional networking. The creative and leadership responsibilities of a director The benefits of formal training in writing and supervision Career mobility between cities and industries Why L.A. matters for aspiring filmmakers The hidden impact of ageism in entertainment How state programs affect media job creation The power of female-focused networking communities YouTube (Audio Only): https://youtu.be/5dAwN9tnFVk Libsyn URL: https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/pepper-read-is-a-reel-woman-on-the-rise
