Screenwriting for Profit

Chapter 11A Director’s Perspective

The Writer/Director

Directing a movie is, in my opinion, the hardest job in the world. It is physically demanding, mentally and emotionally excruciating, and often takes a psychological toll. Film directors create the vision for the look of the film, its tone, and decide and determine all artistic and dramatic aspects from actors’ performances to wardrobe, props, editorial choices, and music. Directors visualize the script, scene by scene, collaborating with the cinematographer, also known as the cameraman, director of photography, or DP. The director guides the technical crew as well as the actors in the fulfillment of that vision. The director, along with the producer, is responsible for choosing the cast ...