Linda Yellen

Linda Yellen

76 · Born: Jul 13, 1949

Personal Details

BornJul 13, 1949 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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.

Career

2025
One Stupid Thing
One Stupid Thing as Director, Writer
2023
Chantilly Bridge
Chantilly Bridge as Director, Writer
2019
Fluidity
Fluidity as Director, Writer
2016
The Last Film Festival
The Last Film Festival as Director, Writer
2001
1998
1997
End of Summer
End of Summer as Director, Writer
1994
Parallel Lives
Parallel Lives as Director, Story
1993
Chantilly Lace
Chantilly Lace as Director, Story