

Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Oct 25, 2023
Salli Richardson-Whitfield, an actress turned director and producer, shares her Chicago roots, pivot from acting to directing to producing, and discusses the new season of A Gilded Age. Topics covered include gentrification, early career in movies, capturing authentic moments with actors, directing actors, determining the success of a series, financial mindset in the entertainment industry, and maintaining sanity during a strike.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Playful Banter and Excitement
01:39 • 11min
Gentrification, Aspirations, and Arrival in LA
12:34 • 4min
Early Career in Movies
16:16 • 19min
Capturing Authentic Moments with Actors
35:10 • 3min
Directing Actors and Managing Expectations
37:57 • 14min
Behind-the-Scenes of a TV Show
51:51 • 6min
Determining the Success of a Series
57:41 • 13min
Financial Mindset in the Entertainment Industry
01:10:49 • 7min
Maintaining Sanity during a Strike
01:17:57 • 17min
Views on Mushrooms, Advertisements for Bank of America and Bartesian
01:34:41 • 4min
Coffee Concoction and Halloween Costumes
01:38:39 • 15min
Acknowledgements and Sponsor Ads
01:53:58 • 3min