BRIDGET STOKES who is making history and setting the bar HIGH 🎬🏆 @murphystokes
Her masterful direction on A Black Lady Sketch Show earned her an Emmy—making her the first woman to win in that category 👏🏽
With 4 Emmy nominations under her belt (for directing Hello Jack and producing ABLSS), she’s a powerhouse both behind the camera and in the producer’s chair.
Bridget has directed 2 feature films (including Boy Genius) and 30+ episodes of television, and as a producer, she’s co-EP’d hits like Hello Jack, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and films like Netflix’s The Lost Husband and The Rachel Divide.
Iconic. Trailblazing. Unstoppable 🔥
#campspeaker #teendirector #2026cohort #blackgirlsfilmcamp
When a path closes at work, it can feel like the universe just slammed a door you weren’t done walking through. But sometimes that closed door is the exact opening you didn’t know you needed.
In this episode filmmaker Bridget Stokes (@murphystokes ) shares how she rebuilt her path with intention, creativity, and zero attachment to outdated definitions of success in the entertainment industry. If you’re navigating a pivot, a pause, or a full-on chapter change, this one will land.
Watch the full episode on YouTube (link in bio).
