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3:06but really in directing you're you're running a company, you know, it's just running a a mini company that dissolves after a year. So, the biggest thing is like as producers, like 6:18And we've remained very close. We're producing a movie that he's directing at Strong Baby, which is an incredible movie. On my DGA certificate, you need7:02energy till it becomes something. I have no idea how to describe what Gus Vanzant's directing skill is, but I will tell you that is probably the best

Barbra Streisand on Directing: How a Hollywood Icon Found Her Vision | The Director's Chair

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1:02I think a filmmaker automatically doesn't know how another one approaches directing because we all do it differently. So, this show is about a director asking another director1:34Mhm. And when you went into [music] directing, that inspired us and me as a filmmaker in a whole other way because you broke through where no one else had ever broken through.7:23Was that kind of like a master class in film making when you made that with William W? we already thinking about directing.

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Ben Stiller talks directing Severance, acting through the years & plans to jump back in | SmartLess

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Ben Stiller discusses his transition from comedy acting to directing, highlighting his fascination with the technical mechanics of filmmaking and his ability to blend genres in projects like 'Severance' and 'The Secret LsummaryHe shares anecdotes about his early career, including his time on SNL and MTV, and reflects on the challenges of balancing directing with acting in projects he wrote or produced.summaryStiller's directing style is rooted in a childhood fascination with the 'nuts and bolts' of filmmaking, such as lighting and camera work, rather than just storytelling.takeaway

Sanaa Lathan Talks New Netflix Series 'Hit and Run' | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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Sanaa Lathan discusses her role in the Netflix series 'Hit and Run' and her transition into directing with her feature debut 'On the Come Up,' based on Angie Thomas's novel.summaryDirecting Advice from Family: Her father, Stan Lathan, advised her that directing is energetically demanding, requiring her to be 'on point' because she is responsible for the well-being and focus of the entire productiotakeawayProject Details - 'On the Come Up': Lathan is directing her feature debut based on Angie Thomas's novel about a 16-year-old freestyle rapper finding her authentic voice. The film is set to shoot later in the year.takeaway

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Greta Gerwig discusses her creative process for 'Barbie,' emphasizing the importance of collaborative writing with Noah Baumball and trusting the script during directing.summaryCollaborative writing with Noah Baumball provided a crucial sounding board, allowing them to reference their initial creative decisions later in the directing process to maintain consistency.takeawayGerwig separates her writing and directing brain, preferring not to alter the script during filming because she finds that edits made during directing often regrettable compared to the original vision.takeaway

Barbra Streisand on Directing: How a Hollywood Icon Found Her Vision | The Director's Chair

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She shares specific directing techniques, such as using pre-visualization films and leveraging musical rhythm for pacing, while emphasizing the importance of authenticity and truth in performance over technical perfectiosummaryDirecting Through Acting: She finds it easier to direct when also starring in a film because she eliminates the need to argue with another director, allowing her to improvise reactions on the fly to get the best performatakeawayMusical Pacing in Film: Her background as a singer influences her directing style, where she treats scenes like musical sequences, varying the tempo (staccato vs. quiet) and using rhythm to guide camera movements and cuttakeaway

Jason Biggs Meets an American Pie Superfan, and Becomes a Film Director | Sam Roberts' Show

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He shares insights on overcoming the fear of failure, the technical challenges of directing oneself, and the critical need for work-life balance when managing high-stakes creative projects as a parent.summaryDirecting vs. Acting Mindset: When directing himself, Mone had to shift from a self-centered performance focus to a holistic view of the scene, relying on trust in his crew (DP, producer) and external feedback due to budtakeawayOvercoming Imposter Syndrome: Many actors delay directing due to fear of failure and lack of technical confidence; Mone notes that the industry has shifted from 'directors for hire' to creator-driven projects, requiring takeaway