Katie Dippold Says “Failure & Rejection Can Be a Gift” While Accepting Visionary Award w/ Hiro Murai

Katie Dippold and Hiro Murai accepted the Visionary Award at IndieWire TV Honors 2026 for their acclaimed Apple TV+ series Widow’s Bay. During her speech, Dippold reflected on the challenges of a career in entertainment, explaining why failure, rejection, and even harsh criticism can ultimately help artists reconnect with the creative passion that brought them to the work in the first place. Joined by Murai, the celebrated director behind Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Widow’s Bay, the pair discussed taking creative risks, trusting collaborators, and building a series that began as a bold idea years in the making. Watch the full acceptance speech from IndieWire TV Honors 2026 in Los Angeles. #KatieDippold #HiroMurai #WidowsBay #AppleTV #IndieWireHonors