On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with director, Laura Murphy from the film “F Marry Kill, which features Lucy Hale and Virginia Gardner.  We delve into Laura’s career journey from writing and directing at MTV to her work with high-profile talent like Awkwafina, Eliza Schlesinger, and John Oliver.  The episode covers Murphy's experiences in the film industry, her filmmaking approach, and her love for comedy.  We also touch on her personal life, including balancing motherhood with her career, her preferences in film genres, and her creative process.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS01:30 Laura Murphy's Early Career05:32 Journey to MTV and Promos08:16 Directing and Comedy25:20 Balancing Work and Family30:45 Influences and Inspirations33:12 Caddyshack and Comedy Classics33:58 Screening Anxiety and Audience Reactions35:48 Current TV Shows and British Dramas38:32 The Seven Questions40:31 Dream Conversations and Influential Figures45:06 Celebrity Crushes and Nostalgia47:24 Island Essentials: Movies and Music50:24 Perfect Day and Simple Luxuries53:40 Alternative Careers and Detective Dreams54:25 Advice to Younger SelfListen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com...#podcast #LauraMurphy #FMarryKill #LucyHale #VirginiaGardner #Director #Directing #storyandcraft #JohnOliver #IlizaShlesinger #Awkwafina #MTV