2005 DGA Director's Guild of America Awards

The transcript covers a conversation about the qualities of a great director, the speaker's aspirations to work with certain directors, and the role directors play in filmmaking. It also includes a discussion about the speaker's experience working with Mr. Preece, highlighting the ease of collaboration and the empowering nature of Mr. Preece's approach.

What humorous advice does the speaker give about what makes a great director?

• Direct every scene personally

• Focus on the script

• Get out of the way

• Always be on set

Which directors does the speaker mention wanting to work with?

• Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese

• Mike Nichols and Barry Levinson

• Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino

• James Cameron and Ridley Scott

According to the speaker, what is the primary role of a director?

• Writing scripts

• Directing movies

• Directing actors

• Managing the budget

How does the speaker describe their experience working with Mr. Preece?

• Difficult and demanding

• Relaxed and informal

• Challenging and unpredictable

• Consistent and empowering

What does the speaker say about collaborating with someone they've worked with before?

• It becomes less formal

• It remains the same

• A shorthand develops

• It becomes more challenging