Women Directing Mentorship

Prestigious mentorship program pairing rising female directors with established episodic directors on Shondaland-produced television series.

Partner: Shondaland (founded by Shonda Rhimes)

Program Details:

• Opportunity: Shadow an established director on a Shondaland-produced series
• Duration: Full series shadow experience
• Focus: Female directors and directors of color
• Launched: 2018 in partnership with Shondaland

Past Winners:

• 2022: Gia-Rayne B. Harris (shadowed on a Shondaland series; later directed on Chicago PD)
• 2020: Tamika Miller (has since directed two episodes of ABC's Station 19)
• Previous winner: Jennifer Morris (completed shadow on Station 19, ABC)

Eligibility Focus:

• Rising female directors
• Women of color
• Diverse perspectives

Geographic Scope: Global

About Shondaland: Prolific storytelling company producing shows including Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Scandal, How To Get Away With Murder, Station 19 (ABC), Bridgerton, Inventing Anna, and Notes on Love (Netflix)

Application Process

1. Submit application materials through SeriesFest
2. Application reviewed by panel including SeriesFest and Shondaland team members
3. Semi-finalists selected for recognition
4. One winner announced annually

Required Materials:

• Directing samples/reel
• Resume
• Statement of interest
• Project portfolio (short films, etc.)

Specific submission details available on SeriesFest website.