Monika Mitchell is a writer director and producer known equally for both independent film and network television Since her first short film Night Deposit 1999 won Slamdances Anarchy Audience Award in January of 2000 she has become an alumni of over 90 international film festivals her four independent films garnering more than 20 Best Picture or Audience awards over the years Beginning with Robson Arms in 2005 Monikas career in television is also widely diverse Her episodic experience includes onehour procedurals family dramas single camera halfhour comedies and episodic documentary Her movies for television consist of romantic comedies mysteries thrillers and holiday fare