Hi, everyone. Hope you're doing great! Has anyone here worked with another director on a film? If so, what was the experience like? And do you have any tips or insight for filmmakers who are thinking about working with another director?
Filmmaking / Directing : Working with Another Director by Maurice Vaughan
Working with Another Director
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Hi Maurice, no, I wouldn't mind though
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Make sure they know how to work with the actors and the crew. Some directors run the ship, but do not like input at all. sometimes that can be detrimental to the project. Also I am available!
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Great advice and insight, Rico McClinton! Thanks for sharing!
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Love seeing you on the chain, Rico McClinton - miss you brother!
And Rico is right - its a collaboration even if, as directors, you need to make final calls. I directed one feature film with a partner. We had collaborated for a while and were in sync in general but the key for us was prep - we were very thorough and detailed in our scouting and shot listing, working closely with our DP (who had a lot of input), so when it came time to roll cameras we were executing a plan that we had mind-melded on instead of having those conversations during production. We also rehearsed exhaustively with our actors and scheduled time for the leads to rehearse on their own and bring their ideas to the table. Always remeber that you are half of a team in that scenario and do what's best for the film - listen and think - and NEVER have major dissagrements in front of the crew or cast with your co-director - take that shit outside and talk it out if need be and show confident, calm leadership in front of those working with you.
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Thanks for sharing your experience, advice, and insight, Sam Sokolow!