The day I turned 18 was the same day that I wrapped my final scene on the series finale of my very first series regular role on network TV. I got in my car. Drove 50 minutes. And started a tech rehearsal for the musical I was leading to open that night.
By midnight, I was sitting on the floor of the theatre, drinking a beer with two of my closest friends, crying with relief, exhaustion, passion, and gratitude. I know you get the feeling.
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director, founder, actress — Izzy Stevens
Izzy Stevens is an award-winning director, Film & TV actor, and creative business consultant.
Izzy’s work—both in front of & behind the camera— has been showcased on Amazon Prime, ABC Network, Netflix, and at major festivals including Fantastic Fest, HollyShorts, Cannes (Diversity), LA Independent Women’s Film Awards, and Australia’s TROPFEST.
You’ll also recognize her from her role as Bella Bartlett in the sci-fi film franchise Occupation that aired on Netflix, and the hit Australian network TV show Puberty Blues.
As the founder of Indie Spunk, Izzy is also at the forefront of empowering filmmakers, having coached over 50+ films into existence from script-to-screen, while helping creatives build sustainable, profitable consulting businesses that sustain their artistic careers.
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