In this episode of FILMD Chats, we sit down with award-winning director and BAFTA Connect member Sherice Griffiths to explore the unfiltered realities of forging a career in independent film. With a background in comedy and a portfolio spanning branded content, short films and TV pilots, Sherice shares valuable lessons from her own journey from making the leap out of a 9-5 creative job to directing full-time. Sherice opens up about the emotional toll of rejection, the importance of self-belief before validation, and what it means to advocate for yourself on set, especially as a female director. Sherice discusses how she built experience on her own terms, why comedy deserves more respect within the industry, and the often-overlooked power of personal projects to open professional doors.