Penny Woolcock is an multi-award winning documentary, film, tv and opera director. In this episode, Penny discusses her career and her approach to filmmaking, the importance of real diversity - casting people who can play the roles in her films and how she went from directing films to directing an opera at New York's Metropolitan. She shares practical advice for directing and making films: preparation, hard work and tenacity and the importance of surrounding yourself with knowledgable and supportive crew.