1. Rehearsal allows the actors to gain extra experience that will help them build the character while shooting. 2. During the rehearsal process, you get actors to ask the questions and give them specific experiences — ‘as if’ situations, scenarios to work with. Try not to give answers to their questions directly. 3. Get questions…
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Filmmaking: Director’s Perspective
1. You have the script, actors, and the camera at your disposal to tell the story. 2. Try to always set up the scene as real events as may be seen through the eyes of the characters. 3. Think about what the character sees, feels and decides to do with what they see and feel…
What Are Film Director’s Responsibilities?
As a film student I read many books written by other film directors but I never fully understood what my responsibilities were going to be until I started making my own films. Below you will find my own list of director’s responsibilities. 1. I believe that director’s first responsibility is to the story, which means…
What Is The Director’s Relationship With the Camera?
One of those responsibilities as a director is to figure out, either on your own or with your Director of Photography, how you want to use the camera positioning, framing and movement to tell your story. Some directors work with a storyboard; others prefer working with a shot list. But the majority tell a story…
How Mira Nair Auditions Actors?
Mira Nair is a film director and producer, her best-known films include: “Salaam Bombay”, “Monsoon Wedding”, “Mississippi Masala”, “Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love”. Her recent films include: “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” and “Queen of Katwe”. 1. Make sure actors feel comfortable and relaxed during the casting process. If actors feel pressured or judged, they will…
One Pager
I like making a One Pager for every scene in my shooting script. One Pager is for me only and reminds me of all the most important things I need in the scene for it to work for the audience. My One Pager consists of: The scene in a nutshell (one line, what the view…
What Does Film Director Really Do?
As a film student I read many books written by film directors, who I admired but I never fully understood what film director’s job was and what do they do on and off the set. It all became clear to me once I started making my films, making mistakes, and learning from them. Below you…
Checklist of 7 Things You Need Before You Shout “Action”
Before you turn up on the film set you need to go through the pre-production process. Film sets are stressful places and it doesn’t matter if you are making a short or a feature film; you need to be prepared. Check this list to know what you, as a director, need to do before you…
What Is the Director’s Job Once the Film Is Finished and Ready for Distribution?
Once the final cut of your film is ready, you need to start marketing, promotion and distribution activities. I believe that marketing and promotion of any film should begin during the production, but I also realise that trying to cover marketing and promotion while making an independent film is not as easy as it sounds….
What Does the Director Need to Do During Post-Production?
My personal, post-production list usually includes the following and in that order: 1. Give myself at least a week off and away from the project. 2. Start watching the footage and making notes. 3. Start choosing the takes I like the most. 4. If I edit myself, start assembling scenes. 5. Start assembling sequences. 6….