The Secrets Behind Directing Great Television From Someone Who Does It
Dan Attias breaks down his prolific directing experience and getting to the authenticity of storytelling…
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Show Notes
Dan Attias, who has directed seemingly every great show from the last few decades, breaks down his prolific directing experience and getting to the authenticity of storytelling…
In this episode, we talk about…
- What sparked Dan’s interest in directing
- How being a visiting series director is like the impulses of an actor
- What happens when two people who have different understandings collide
- The importance of connecting to the script and truly caring about the story
- Key challenges of directing television vs. feature films
- How to talk to actors who already have an established role
- Why generalness is the enemy of creativity
- The emotional rollercoaster of being a director
- Example of Dan’s directing experience to create more depth to the story and characters
- Reaching the height of storytelling and having a beginner’s mind
Links to Resources:
Dan's Book -https://www.amazon.com/Directing-Great-Television-Inside-Golden/dp/1615933298
https://nofilmschool.com/money-survey
https://nofilmschool.com/guide-tv-directing-success
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