They have a cozy Venice Beach home where they garden together and try to make a positive difference in the current political climate. But in practice, many beginning filmmakers (and even some experienced ones) find themselves lost when confronted with the query.

The following issues are discussed: what constitutes a good performance; what actors want from a director; what directors do wrong; script analysis and preparation; how actors work; and the director/actor relationship. Internationally-renowned directing coach Weston demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, what directors do wrong, script analysis and preparation, how actors work, and shares insights into the director/actor relationship. It can be small or large, from a character getting slightly annoyed to a hurricane striking the protagonist’s house.Actors, models, and non-actors want to know that you - the film director - have their back and help them deliver their best performance. Directing too much looks like a director that tells an actor how to feel or exactly what they have to act like. This allows them to gently steer the ship, making sure experimentation doesn’t devolve into wasted time.

Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place as we may not be able to accommodate all applications.Judith Weston's book Directing Actors was by my bedside all during the making of 'An American Rhapsody. Create a safe and supportive environment where actors feel comfortable taking risks and trying new things. Offers actual insights for directors working with actors - the cool thing is that it is specific for screen-acting but offers solutions and tips as creative as the books that are written about stage-acting. As the '70s came to a close, she was drawn to Los Angeles, where she continued her acting career with roles on Hill Street Blues, Newhart, Little House on the Prairie, and other episodics, MOWs, independent films, and theater. I am an actor/director and found that the information within this book is essential and incredibly insightful.