Advice for Directing Actors Who Are the Writers of Their Films
By Charles Haine Actor-writers often hire directors to showcase their talent. Director Charles Haine shares advice for directing actors who
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How to Work with Child Actors
By Ryan and Theresa Pickett Kids bring great energy to set but can be unpredictable. Ryan and Theresa Pickett share
Directing Actors for Film: Be Prepared, Clear and Collaborative
By Peter Kiwitt A film director is not an acting teacher. Peter Kiwitt explains what directors should know about the
Inside the World of a Rehearsal: Working with Actors Before the Shoot
Many productions skip rehearsal. Learn why rehearsing with actors matters, how to run a rehearsal process and the do’s and
Casting: Selecting the Essential Ingredients
By Leonard Guercio Choosing a cast is like choosing ingredients for a special dinner. Leonard Guercio explains why every part
Techniques for Successfully Collaborating with Your Actors
By John Badham “Give me a verb.” Director John Badham explains how to collaborate with actors using action verbs and
Working with Actors: A Cinematographer’s View
By Peter Stein, ASC One of the most important relationships on set is between the actors and the DP. Peter
Categories of Direction: Playable, Result and Demonstration
By Peter Kiwitt Peter Kiwitt explains the three categories of direction a director can give an actor, playable, result and
Audition Tips: How to Get the Right Actors for Your Films
By Peter John Ross Where do actors live and how do you get them in your movie? Peter John Ross
Auditioning Tips: Stay Organized, Prepared and Positive
Choose your auditions wisely, prepare like a pro and stay positive. Practical audition tips for film actors, from picking roles
How to Use Action Verbs: A Quick Tip on Adjusting Intensity
By William Dickerson Film professor William Dickerson shares a quick directing tip: how to use action verbs to adjust the
Finding and Hiring the Best Actors for Roles
By David K. Irving Casting makes or breaks a film. David K. Irving explains how directors find, audition and hire