477: JEFF BYRD - EXEC PRODUCER - YELLOW JACKETS
In this episode, Hilliard & Exec Producer Tracy Grant sat down with the big homie - JEFF BYRD - who's currently Directing EP on Showtime's Emmy Nominated series YELLOWJACKETS! Jeff tells us his amazing journey starting back in Brooklyn NY, coming up under the Spike Lee camp and lessons learned from back then that he still utilizes on the set today. So many gems for all of you directors, a real front row seat into the life of a former music video director who worked his way up to become an Episodic TV Director. We go deep into how to apply yourself when you're a guest director and the ins-and-outs of the directing producer on a network series!Another don't miss episode! SPONSORSHIPS: WooHoo Apparel: Use code WOOHOOsrr ScreenWriterRantRoom website at www.screenwritersrantroom.com COMING SOON! Here you will find information, merch (t-shirts/hoodies), or our Patreon! We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. We appreciate your support! Follow us on Social: Hilliard Guess on X and all Social Media @HilliardGuess Jeff on Instagram and X Tracy on Instagram and X Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/support PODCASTS WE SUPPORT: 2 Writers Talkin Shit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-writers-talking-shit/id1671253747 Hollywood Confessional: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollywood-confessional/id1628848064?i=1000630276175 Queer News: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-news/id1595777135 Women of Color Unite Podcast: https://spotify.link/vzYIMtWQJDb Editor: Eric Harbin Theme Song by: Jack SpadeWebsite & Logo Design:"COMING SOON"Abigail Bloom & Laura Huie