You may recognizer her as the AT&T spokesperson, Lily Adams but did you know she also directs some of those commercials too? Milana Vayntrub's career path has been a journey of balancing acting and directing, and sometimes getting to do both at the same time. Hear her experience getting her film produced, directing herself, and what's next for her!

1. We screened her semi-autobiographical short film ⁠Pickled Herring⁠ at a Not Your Daddy's event, and now you can watch it on Omleto!
2. Milana's first commercial for Cracker Barrel is still viewable on her reel. Check out more of her work HERE: ⁠https://hungryman.com/directors/milana-vayntrub⁠
3. Milana talks about having her human design read, and you can do the same here. ⁠https://human.design/⁠
4. We highly recommend going to see a show at the Old Globe if you're journeying to San Diego. Check out their current season here: ⁠https://www.theoldglobe.org/⁠
5. Milana and her friend Stevie created the web-series that launched their careers, and you can view that HERE ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h9FC1DtvrY⁠

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These are the artists and crafts-women who make it happen. A conversation with masters of their craft on the sets of your favorite TV shows and movies! Hear from experienced professionals on how they bring movies to life through their craft. Whether you're a technician, filmmaker or aspiring director, this episode is perfect for anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes magic of filmmaking. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from the daddys themselves. See you there!

Moira Frazier - Hair Stylist (Dept. Head Abbot Elementary)

Veronica Bouza - Cinematographer (The Gutter SXSW 2024, Grassland)

Logan Davis - Intimacy Coordinator (IDC certified)

Kelsey Myers - Editor (Never Have I Ever, The Sex Lives of College Girls)

Tangelene Bolton - Composer (Awkwafina is Nora from Queens, Warrior Nun)

Gabrielle Giarrusso - Costumer (The Fabelmans, Curb Your Enthusiasm)

This one is from the vault! in 2024 we hosted a panel with the folks who make it all happen - from the page to the final product. This panel includes writer/producer/showrunner Jennifer Schuur (MY BRILLIANT FRIEND), Casting Director Tamara-Lee Notcutt (THE BUCCANEERS), Agent Davina Hefflin & producer Aubrey Bendix (TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE; XO KITTY). These women get specific about their role in the process of bringing your favorite shows and moves to life, and are honest about the challenges they've faced along the way.

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This week on Daddy Dailies, Koko talks with Bosede Williams about her journey from Script Supervisor to television Director (Doom Patrol, Alaska Daily, Designated Survivor, Manifest).

Bosede believes in practicing your craft at all times — so don’t wait for someone to give you an opportunity, go out there with your camera and make something. available now, wherever you listen to podcasts!

In this special collab episode, Daddy Dailies and Angle on Producers join forces to talk community building, chosen collaborators and "what is a producer, really??". Carolina Groppa is a Producer behind the 2017 Emmy nominated feature documentary AUTISM IN LOVE, the documentary THE HONORABLE: SHYNE, and the narrative feature HONK FOR JESUS, SAVE YOUR SOUL (among others) . She also served as the Executive in Charge of Production at Issa Rae's Hoorae Media and Color Collective. She interviews producers and industry hit-makers weekly on her podcast, Angle on Producers.

CHECK OUT Carolina's conversation with Mark Ankler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EybbL_Db9_I&t=5s

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We're back! Did you miss us? In part 2 of HOSTS IN THE HOT SEAT we learn how Katherine went from successful actor to successful director, with multiple projects in development, and how Vika went from romcom-musical-theater-girlie to cop drama writer. They discuss the importance of mentorship for young women and nonbinary filmmakers and the art that inspires them most.

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You've heard from the daddy hosts all season, and now it's your chance to really get to know them. In a special two-part series, the daddys are in the hot seat!

Hear how Kourtney discovered her skills naturally suited directing, how Nicole got her first music video directing opportunity and how Carlye starts every project with the sound first.

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Veronica Bouza is a Director of Photography whose work spans narrative, commercial, and documentary. In this episode we discuss how she discovered her love for cinematography and developed her expertise and collaborative style. Veronica shares her experience at the American Film Institute, how she's developed relationships in entertainment, and the way she collaborated with directors Isaiah & Yassir Lester on the 2024 sports comedy THE GUTTER starring Shameik Moore (Spider-Verse) and Susan Sarandon. Veronica was named American Cinematographer's ⁠2022 Rising Stars of Cinematography⁠.

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In March, Not Your Daddy's Films collaborated with Antigravity Academy (the production company behind Didi & more) on a panel discussion to help creatives understand and excel at the development process. We get into the nitty gritty on pitching, making your project stand out, financing, industry hurdles, and how to make your short films work for you. Panelist include Valerie Bush (Antigravity Academy), Holly Stanton (Antigravity Academy), Christina Chou (CAA) & Rayka Zehtabchi (writer/director).

Nicole Tossou is a graduate of Fordham University, who worked her way up from being a page at NBC to becoming Executive VP at Project X Entertainment, the production company behind some of your favorites like The Night Agent, Scream 6 and Abigail. If you’ve ever wanted to know how production companies pick their slate, what a ‘mandate’ is, or how you could become a producer, this episode is for you!

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