High Tea and Dish With Directors: Six Top Emmy Contenders Talk About Their Craft, Wearing Multiple Hats and Embracing the Best Idea

Variety's TV Week FYC events kick off with an intimate gathering celebrating female helmers

By Cynthia Littleton

Cynthia Littleton

Business Editor

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They compared notes on shooting days, wearing multiple hats on set and the confidence it takes to fully embrace the concept that the best idea wins.

Six top directors gathered Tuesday to kick off Variety’s TV Week slate of events with an invitation-only High Tea in West Hollywood that featured conversations with Lucia Aniello, Janicza Bravo, Susanna Fogel, Lesli Linka Glatter, Lisa Joy and Christina Alexandra Voros.

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