The Call Sheet: Daina Reid on directing The Handmaid's Tale

Daina Reid has directed some of Australia’s most iconic TV - Offspring, Paper Giants, The Secret Life of Us - and made her mark globally with The Handmaid’s Tale. In this chat, she shares her journey from Perth sketch comedy to Hollywood... There are a few name drops, but also the meaty stuff: how streaming is reshaping the industry, what it means for Aussie stories, and how she’s navigated it all as a woman behind the camera. Want more News Club in your life? We've got you... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to our News Club newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch all our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@The Squiz ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PS: If you love what we do, the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple or Spotify. A huge thanks to those who drop us a 5-star review, or even better - spread the word about News Club with your friends, family, colleagues... even your barista. Host: Bryce Corbett Senior Producer: Annelise Taylor Editors: Charlie Devenport and Ryan Pemberton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices