Linda Midgett

Baton Rouge, LA

Summary

I am a seasoned, Emmy-award winnng writer, director and producer with more than 600 hours as a showrunner. I have extensive experience in documentary and reality TV, and strong writing experience in all genres, including film.

Credits

1/18 – 1/18

Writer – Same God

Aspiration Entertainment — Film (Feature-length) — Midgett Productions

1/18 – 1/18

Director – Same God

Aspiration Entertainment — Film (Feature-length) — Midgett Productions

1/18 – 1/18

1/16 – 1/17

Director – Same God

PBS — Film (Feature-length) — Midgett Productions Details

1/16 – 1/17

Directed and produced award-winning feature-length documentary about an African-American Christian professor who wore a hijab in solidarity with Muslim women and lost her tenured position. Explores the politicization of white evangelicals in the Trump era. Filmed for 2.5 years, film premiered at the Los Angeles FF and won Jury Award for Best Documentary at Bentonville FF. Broadcast on PBS affiliates in 2019/2020.

1/16 – 1/17

Writer – Pawns--Working title

Film (Feature-length) — Midgett Productions, LLC Details

1/16 – 1/17

Wrote screenplay for thriller based on true story of a woman who rescued her father from the Russian Mafia.

8/15 – 12/16

Showrunner – Critical Mass (Pilot)

National Geographic — TV — Outpost Entertainment Details

8/15 – 12/16

Wrote pilot script and developed Bible for series that was picked up by National Geographic. Oversaw two researchers and developed potential episodes.