Actor Director Talk

Boki and Dean conclude their talk about Elia Kazan and share more directing lessons about working with actors. 

Boki and Dean discuss acting terms and if you need to know them to direct actors effectively? 

Boki and Dean discuss the benefits of multiple different takes and why you should discourage repeat performances. 

Boki and Dean discuss how permitting your actors into making a fool of themselves will generate better scenes for your film. 

Dean and Boki discuss why you need to be aware of specifics in your actors….how and why to look out for them.

Dean and Boki discuss how to raise the stakes and drama of a scene by using obstacles.  

Boki and Dean discuss how physical obstacles can elevate your actor's performance from great to masterful. 

Boke and Dean discuss how to build a set with your actors and make it a living, breathing space.

Boki and Dean discuss character relationships and why it's important to know them inside out. 

Boki and Dean discuss eye lines and eye contact between actors and how being too technical can ruin natural behaviour.   

Boki and Dean discuss methods on how to work with actors with little to no experience and deliver amazing performances. 

Boki and Dean discuss how to make monologues dynamic and interesting in order to keep an audience engaged. 

Boki and Dean discuss why you should not worry about continuity errors. 

Boki and Dean discuss why the best filmmakers don't hate movies and why you should do the same. 

Boki and Dean discuss the hidden desire for actors to play to an audience and why they should never do it. 

Boki and Dean discuss the tips and tricks on how to relax your actors on set.  

Boki and Dean discuss the benefits of a playful mindset and why you need to tell your actors to have fun. 

Boki and Dean discuss why working with some difficult actors can be a blessing in disguise and the actors you must avoid working with. 

Boki and Dean discuss what an actor brings to the table when a director is open to collaboration.