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EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 12 MIN

How to Break Into Film As a Female Filmmaker & Sell Your First TV Show, Feat. 'Surf Girls' Creator Monica Medellin

from In Her Direction · host Brittany Doohan

In this episode, host Brittany Doohan chats with Monica Medellin, film director and executive producer, about her journey breaking into the film and TV industry, how she created Surf Girls Hawai'i on Prime Video, and why representation matters for women and people of color in sports and media. Monica also shares what it's like to navigate a male-dominated industry, her passion for giving back through her Film Accelerator program, and offers actionable advice for aspiring filmmakers.Thanks for listening! Want more? Watch full In Her Direction episodes on YouTube & SpotifyFollow @inherdirectionshow on Instagram for bite-sized clips, episode announcements, and a behind-the-scenes look at how IHD is made. 

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In this episode, host Brittany Doohan chats with Monica Medellin, film director and executive producer, about her journey breaking into the film and TV industry, how she created Surf Girls Hawai'i on Prime Video, and why representation matters for women and people of color in sports and media. Monica also shares what it's like to navigate a male-dominated industry, her passion for giving back through her Film Accelerator program, and offers actionable advice for aspiring filmmakers. Thanks fo...

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