Linda Yellen is a multifaceted creative force, exceling as a director, writer, and producer in both television and independent film.
During her sophomore year at Barnard College, Linda created her first film, a 10-minute short titled Prospera, which garnered third prize at the New York Film Festival, impressively trailing only behind films by renowned directors Martin Scorsese and George Lucas.
Since then, Linda has built an illustrious career, emerging as one of the most successful women directors, writers, and producers in the industry.
Throughout her career, Linda has produced an impressive twenty-seven films for both large and small screens, including two of television's highest-rated movies, Playing for Time, starring the esteemed Vanessa Redgrave, and The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana.
Her films have been released through prominent studios and networks, such as Columbia Pictures, Disney, Universal, Showtime, CBS, NBC, and ABC.
Linda's projects have received numerous accolades, including two Peabodys, seven Emmys, one Luminas, one Silver Nymph, and two Christophers.
Her films have been showcased at prestigious film festivals worldwide, including the Cannes, Toronto, Sundance, New York, Aspen, Banff, Palm Springs, Hamptons, and Deauville festivals.
Linda has had the privilege of collaborating with and befriending some of the most talented individuals in the industry, including Arthur Miller, Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave, Diane Keaton, Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minnelli, Gena Rowlands, and Jacqueline Bisset.
In recent years, Linda has worked with a new generation of talented stars, beginning with her films Fluidity and One Stupid Thing.