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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

Greta Gerwig | SmartLess

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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

David Koepp in conversation with Lawrence Kasdan at Live Talks Los Angeles

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David Koepp and Lawrence Kasdan discuss the contrasting creative processes of writing versus directing, with Koepp preferring the solitary nature of writing and Kasdan enjoying the collaborative chaos of directing.summaryKasdan's preference for the isolation of writing over the social demands of directing, noting that he hates directing except for editing because it allows him to work alone again.takeaway“I hate everything about directing except editing because I'm once again in a room alone.”quote

Bill Hader | SmartLess

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Bill Hader discusses his unexpected entry into SNL via Megan Mullally, his early struggles with insecurity and failed sketches, and his strategic pivot to directing with HBO's Barry.summaryDirecting Responsibility: Hader emphasizes the ethical responsibility directors have toward crew members, noting that poor planning leads to excessive hours (18-20 day shifts) and violation of turnaround times, which he takeawayCareer Transition Strategy: Hader moved from acting to directing not through a grand plan, but by seizing an opportunity on Barry when asked who should direct the pilot, leveraging his background in film editing and writtakeaway

Steven Spielberg Answers YOUR Questions

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Steven Spielberg discusses his belief in extraterrestrial life, the importance of grounding fantasy in reality, and his philosophy on directing and parenting.summaryHe reflects on missed opportunities like directing James Bond, offers advice to young filmmakers about starting with smartphones, and emphasizes the communal value of theatrical cinema.summary“I don't have a reality about that. I don't even have my name on my directing chair on sets. I don't put my name on directing chairs on sets.”quote

Eva Longoria on ‘Desperate Housewives,’ Directing & Not Peaking Early

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Eva Longoria discusses her transition from acting to directing, emphasizing the importance of confidence in pitching and the need for diverse hiring to ensure authentic storytelling.summaryDirecting requires a specific mindset: Longoria learned that pitching requires projecting absolute certainty ('white male privilege pants') rather than asking for permission, which fundamentally changed how she approachetakeawayCareer longevity involves continuous growth: Longoria refuses to believe her greatest success is behind her, viewing her early roles in 'Desperate Housewives' as 'film school' that taught her technical skills (lenses, catakeaway

Jorma Taccone (Lonely Island) on TYSO - #351

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This conversation between host Rick Glassman and guest Akiva Schaffer (of Lonely Island) covers the production of Schaffer's horror-comedy film 'Over Your Dead Body', the business of comedy directing, and the nuances of summaryKey discussions include the technical aspects of special effects makeup, the financial realities of directing commercials versus feature films, and the creative philosophy behind bleeping versus cutting content.summaryDirecting commercials allows for creative freedom if the director builds a relationship with the agency, as seen when Schaffer convinced AT&T to approve a music-video-style commercial featuring Future's song 'You Deservetakeaway

Jonah Hill

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Directing styles vary significantly: Directors like Quentin Tarantino and the Coen Brothers have a fixed vision where actors are 'paint colors' in a pre-determined painting, whereas Martin Scorsese creates an infrastructtakeawayGus Van Sant's directing style is described as mysterious and quiet, relying on 'vibe and magic' rather than extensive instruction, which allows actors like Keanu Reeves and Jonah Hill to access deep, authentic emotions takeaway“I have no idea how to describe what Gus Van Sant's directing skill is... but I will tell you that is probably the best performance I've ever given in a movie in my opinion and no one saw it.”quote

Marshawn's Red Carpet Takeover, Acting with Rita Ora + Drew Kirsch Talks BTS Directing Stories

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Director Drew Kirsch and NFL player Beast Mode discuss the transition from music videos to feature film directing, highlighting the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the unique challenges of working with non-traditisummaryThe conversation reveals specific directing techniques for athletes, such as allowing organic performance and avoiding over-direction, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and crew morasummaryDirectors should allow athletes and non-traditional actors to 'run' with their lines initially to capture organic energy, only stepping in to adjust if necessary, as over-directing can stifle their natural performance.takeaway

"Maggie Gyllenhaal"

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Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses her transition from acclaimed actress to director, highlighting the challenges and rewards of directing major productions like 'The Bride' and 'The Lost Daughter'.summaryShe emphasizes the importance of adapting her directing style to individual actors, embracing creative vulnerability, and using technical tools like IMAX to create immersive worlds rather than just showcasing effects.summaryDirecting requires high emotional intelligence (EQ) and adaptability; Gyllenhaal learned that she cannot direct every actor the same way, citing specific differences in how she communicates with Jesse Buckley versus Olivtakeaway

Mom's Car: Larry Trilling

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He provides specific insights on directing, emphasizing the importance of using verbal verbs over emotional adjectives when coaching actors and balancing respect for established show tones with personal creative ambitionsummaryDirecting Actors: Use specific actions (verbs) rather than emotional results (adjectives) when guiding performances. For example, instruct an actor to 'attack' someone rather than telling them to be 'angry,' allowing thetakeaway