The two-time Academy Award winner has built on her directorial experience by helming episodes for critically-acclaimed Netflix series "Orange Is The New Black" and "House of Cards".

Game of Thrones picked up a record-breaking 12 awards, including best drama series at this year's Emmys in Los Angeles.

The TV series was considered a comedy at this year's Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards and won best comedy ensemble as well as female actor in a comedy for Aduba.