How did Aisha transition to directing?

Aisha Tyler's transition to directing began after she left the show "Talk Soup," where she had been a writer. She wrote a script that was in development with a company, and while discussing how the movie should look and feel, she realized she was more involved than a typical writer. The company suggested she direct the film since she was so connected to the material and had a clear vision for it. This sparked her interest in directing.

Aisha decided to learn more about directing by shadowing other directors and gaining experience on set. She started by hanging out on set during the last season of "The Wire" and continued to seek opportunities to observe directors in action. Eventually, she began making her own short films, learning from each experience and improving her skills.

She mentioned that the transition was not initially marked by confidence in her directing abilities, but by a realization that she needed to learn and grow in this new role. This process involved both structured learning and practical experimentation, such as making her own short films and continually challenging herself to produce better work 1.