In this episode of Sista Brunch, hosts Fanshen Cox and Shawn Pipkin-West interview Noelle Green, a Senior Physical Production Executive at Netflix. Noelle discusses her journey from Reston, Virginia, to becoming a leading figure in physical production. She shares insights on her career, including working on films with budgets ranging from $20 million to $200 million and spearheading the Netflix Shondaland Producers Inclusion Initiative. The conversation covers various aspects of film production, including the importance of planning, budgeting, and the use of LED screens, and highlights Noelle's commitment to fostering inclusivity in the industry.

00:00 Welcome to Season Six of Sista Brunch

00:31 Introducing Today's Guest: Noelle Green

01:53 Noelle Green's Journey to the Industry

03:14 From Freelance to In-House: Noelle's Career Path

05:43 The Impact of Cinema and Early Influences

08:35 The Role of a Production Coordinator

14:43 Insights into Production Supervision

17:39 The Importance of Inclusion in the Industry

18:58 Budgeting in Film and Series Production

21:27 Executive Salaries at Major Studios

23:12 Shondaland Producers Inclusion Initiative

25:34 Training Programs for Aspiring Producers

28:51 The Rise of LED Screens in Filmmaking

35:40 Signature Sista Brunch Question

40:44 Final Thoughts and Farewell