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I'm directing my first short soon. After watching a few videos, and reading a few directing books, I'm seeing that it's a good idea to pull an actor aside to give them notes, instead of in front of the other cast and crew. I’ve seen many posts, videos, essays, etc. on using the right words, and...

I'm directing my first short soon, and I'm wondering if it's expected that I give a some kind of 'thank you' speech to the crew of 8 (including me) on either the first or last shots of the film. Along with that, are there any other unwritten norms that I wouldn't find in a directing book? (I've...

Let me know if this is the wrong category to post under. I’m a former software engineer, and an LA native. Due to the DINK life, I’ve saved up 50K specifically for filmmaking - directing being my dream career - and the ability to take a few years off of work. Living expenses are covered; the...

Hello good people of IndieTalk. Director-hopeful here ready to learn as much as possible and contribute what I can. LA based. Looking forward to collaborating with other creative people.