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:… Read more
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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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more