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Hi, I posted a longer post under the "Directing" category, but hoped for more responses. I understand, for everything, the answer is "whatever it takes to get to your vision", but I'm hoping for something a bit more concrete to work from. So, to the directors out there, how do you handle...

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Hi everyone, If I'm filming a summer project with lots of long/wide shots of people doing things outside, what is the purpose of a makeup artist? I hear makeup is always essential, but why if my goal is to capture normal/real people? Thanks!

Hi guys, I’ve directed two short films in the past. In the last few months I’ve read both of Judith Weston’s books and took an acting class, so all of this “process-oriented directing” stuff is swirling through my mind, but I haven’t internalized it yet. I’m preparing for a longer film over the...

Hi everyone, If a casting director asks a director for a "character breakdown", how much / what kind of information is expected to give him/her? Is there a certain format or anything for it? Bonus question: any recommended questions to ask actors when doing a recorded interview for a part...

You answered my question for my current project (thanks!), but I am curious about union side now. How does that usually work?

Hi everyone I was wondering what the producer's main jobs are during pre-production. Do they create the team, or does the director? What work is divided to the director vs the producer? Thanks!

Newbie newbie question: I'm writing a script for a short film I want to direct. As director, I'm fine with hiring a DP and editor and even casting and stuff, but who decides on what type of people are necessary for the project? How do I know if I need an assistant camera or two, or a script...

Just what I needed. Thanks a lot for your quick replies.

Hey folks! I directed a film a month ago and have to re-record two sentences. The boom op at the shoot was a last-minute emergency sound guy. Would it be best to use the same guy or should I find a different ADR guy who has a recording studio, etc? Also, should directors usually go to an ADR...

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Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum, and relatively new to filmmaking. Last time I produced/directed a short film, I found myself filling in every extra hat, making sure we got all the shots in and the makeup was done on time and the craft services were ready and the crew worked together...