CC7-The Directors

What are the two main questions a director must ask themselves according to David Mamet?

• What is the budget and who are the actors?

• What genre is the film and who is the target audience?

• How long will the film take to shoot and where will it be filmed?

• What do I tell the actors and where do I put the camera?

Why is it important for a director to give clear, actionable directions to actors?

• To make the film visually appealing.

• To help actors understand their character's goals and motivations.

• To reduce the number of takes during filming.

• To ensure the actors memorize their lines perfectly.

What is a common mistake new directors make when working with actors?

• Allowing actors to improvise too much.

• Using result-oriented directing that limits trust and collaboration.

• Ignoring the importance of camera placement.

• Focusing on the actors' costumes instead of their performance.

How does a director collaborate with the cinematographer during pre-production?

• By designing the shot list and working with storyboards.

• By choosing the music for the film.

• By deciding the film's budget together.

• By casting the actors for the film.

What is the director's role during post-production?

• To supervise the actors' performances.

• To guide the editor and composers in telling the best version of the story.

• To finalize the film's budget.

• To manage the film's marketing and distribution.