Taking it to the Next Level

As an aspiring Writer Director, you've got to really earn your post. It's a competitive gig, and you better be sure that you've got the talent and dedication to make it work. So with some thought, I decided to ponder over how I'd progressed in this popular role.

Now for some reason or another, most of my films are horrendous fire hazards. Some how or another some god damned thing ignites and causes considerable damage. Often it'll be a member of cast, or possibly my shoes. I can't even get a studio booked anymore because the University's insurance company won't allow it. I didn't really want to believe that this could somehow tie in me my abilities as a Director, but with such a heavy casualty (and sadly fatality) list from fire related injuries as well as thousands in property damage... well it hasn't happened to anyone else on the course even once, ever.

Also I have a habit of losing my temper at times, which causes a lot of friction. Often this friction will be between my knuckles and someone's skull, and in some ways it sends out the wrong message. People have to understand how stressful it can be running the show, especially when you're having to keep one eye on your inexplicably combustible shoes.

Going back to a positive, I have a very unique and dare I say exciting directing style. In my experience most actors are unresponsive to being told what's needed, particularly when unconscious or while ablaze (unless they're a true professional, which is hard to find). With a lot of back and forth testing, I now use the medium of dance to give my actors direction. I've lately expanded this out to communication with the crew, and lately in production meetings too. I'm working on making it work over the phone, but in fairness I'll probably need to use video calls. I think they're included on my contract so it's a realistic vision.

I'll probably explore this more in the future, since self evaluation is always important to keep yourself sharp in any business.