INTERVIEW - Natalie Dormer at The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 Junket

The transcript discusses the speaker's experiences and insights from working on film sets, particularly focusing on the awareness of camera placement, the interaction between actors and crew, and the appreciation for directors. It highlights the challenges directors face and the speaker's opportunity to ad-lib and gain control on set, especially during the filming of Mockingjay Part 1, where improvisation played a significant role.

What aspect of filmmaking does the speaker find particularly challenging?

• Acting in front of the camera

• Interacting with the audience

• Directing and managing a film set

• Writing the script

How did Francis Lawrence contribute to the speaker's experience on set?

• By limiting the number of takes

• By allowing improvisation and ad-libbing

• By focusing solely on technical aspects

• By providing a strict script to follow

What was the speaker encouraged to do during filming to enhance realism?

• Stick strictly to the script

• Use technical jargon

• Interrupt other actors

• Direct the camera crew

In 'Mockingjay Part 1', what was notable about the scenes with Finnick?

• They were largely improvised

• They were completely scripted

• They were cut from the final film

• They were shot in one take

What did the speaker find rewarding about the improvisation process?

• It allowed for more control over the scene

• It reduced the filming time

• It eliminated the need for a director

• It made the scenes less realistic