The Journey of a First-Time Female Director: A Conversation with Chelsea Peretti

🎬Chelsea Peretti directed her first film 'First Time Female Director' after challenging herself to turn a fake excerpt of a play into a movie.

🌟The film, which has a meta concept, showcases Chelsea Peretti's comedic style and storytelling abilities.

🎭Chelsea Peretti discusses her experience directing a play within the film and how it reflects her journey as a first-time female director in real life.

🌈The title 'First Time Female Director' aims to challenge sexist expectations and encourage equality in the film industry.

🌟The film received positive reviews and was selected to premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival.

What inspired Chelsea Peretti to direct 'First Time Female Director'?

—Chelsea Peretti was inspired to turn a fake play excerpt performance into a movie after a successful night at UCB Theater in Los Angeles.

What is the genre of 'First Time Female Director'?

—The film combines comedy and drama, with a docu-style feel.

Did Chelsea Peretti face any challenges during the filmmaking process?

—One of the challenges Chelsea Peretti faced was not being able to cast Ronny Chieng for a role in the movie.

Does the film 'First Time Female Director' have a theatrical release?

—No, the film is set to release on the Roku channel.

What was the reception of 'First Time Female Director' at the Tribeca Film Festival?

—The film was well-received and gained recognition at the Tribeca Film Festival.

00:00Comedian Chelsea Peretti talks about her experience as a first-time female director.

06:10Chelsea Peretti discusses the inspiration behind her film 'First Time Female Director'.

07:13Chelsea Peretti and Ronny Chieng joke about him not being cast in the movie.

07:21They discuss the challenges of making movies.

08:02Chelsea Peretti shares that the film will be released on the Roku channel.