PRESS
As a host for the WGAw Podcast, Monique Sorgen has interviewed some of the most prolific writers, directors, and actors of our time. From her writing idol, Aline Brosh McKenna, to hilarious actor/comedians like Pete Holmes, Danny McBride, and Seth Meyers, to serious drama writers like Gina Prince Bythewood and her husband Reggie Rock, and many more.
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Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program
November 2019
Monique Sorgen was one of 12 directors accepted into the 2019-2021 Sony TV Directors Fellowship. The program seeks out directors who are ready to make the jump to television, and trains participants in the subtle differences between independent filmmaking and series.
2022
Press & Reviews for the Film "Sorry, Not Sorry"
2019
So much press, so little time...
Click on the "Sorry, Not Sorry" poster to see all the amazing film reviews, as well as on camera interviews, podcast interviews, and magazine interviews about the film with director Monique Sorgen.
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NatFluence Interview
2019
This one's long, but it gets into Monique's whole philosophy on writing, directing, existing in show business, and optimizing her schedule to get the most done, and have the most fun.
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2022
8 Tips for Great pitches for Film & TV
May 2, 2019
Rebecca Norris writes a great article summing up the highlights of Monique Sorgen's class on pitching techniques. If you're a member of the Script Lab, you can watch the whole video. If not, these tips are going to be a great place to start.
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Reviews for Film "Random Check" & Press for "Lying is Complicated"
2023
Click on the poster to see two reviews from the Oscar Qualifying Hollyshorts film festival in L.A. that call our film a "Highly Recommended Must See."
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VoyageLA interview
April 16, 2019
Complete with action shots from the Philippines to the red carpet, this comprehensive profile of writer-director Monique Sorgen's career, showcases the ups and downs and vulnerabilities of being a woman navigating the world of show business and representing West L.A.
The Other 50%: A Herstory of Hollywood Podcast
November 16, 2018
Listen to the "Herstory" of Monique's entire career here, including the bizarre story of how there were 4 incest comedy scripts floating around Hollywood at the same time! Thanks for a nice hour, Julie Harris Walker!
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Ms. in the Biz Interview
August 22, 2018
Read up on Monique's latest projects as Julia Camara interviews her about being a writer-director and podcaster.
"No two people have the same path to success. This is a crazy business that way. There’s no ladder, and so much of it is luck!"
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No Grey Skies Premiering
July 03, 2017
No Grey Skies: The Making of the Hottest New Girl Group premiered on Fashion One Television. Directed by Monique Sorgen, and starring a talented group of up and coming singer-dancers.