Journal+4+Director

Reading through the notes on the insight that the directors have given, I have learned three key ideas that I will apply when filming the final film. These ideas are not entirely applicable to my film but they will definitely better my directing skills on future movies that I make

The first idea is from Woody Allen, and it says to direct actors, just let them do their work. Now I know that the actors that have been hired are not professional actors, however every little nuance and bit of character that define them, can help bring the character to life. If their acting is far off from what I would have hoped, then that’s a different story. However I do believe that even amateur actors can bring their own type of spice to their interpretations of the character.

Another idea from Woody Allen is that if you have a good script, you can do a miserable job of directing and still get a good movie. Not the other way around. I think that our script is quite good; we also have a bunch of experience working under these types of conditions, which is essential when you are making these types of indie fast shot films.

Finally, from Sydney Pollack, don’t make the film for the audience make it for yourself. This is a key idea that many people in creative professions don’t understand. One need not make things for other people’s enjoyment that should just be a side not the masterpiece that you created for yourself.