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*DIRECTORS NOTES*
Today, in our tute, Christine critiqued our progress within each of our roles. I spoke a bit about how I felt our group's film was so exaggerated and that I, as director, am trying to find the line between funny and corny. It is completely subjective, however I like to think I have a handle on what is crass and what is genuinely funny. I just can't wait for our actors to be cast, and for me to be able to really begin working as director. Our auditions are next saturday so that will provide a good mark in our progress as a team. With Keiran away next week, Hannah will be assuming the role of Sound Director in next weeks 'Lenny' filming which will be a challenge but great experience. I never really realised until today the usefulness and importance of having a 1ST AD on the team. As Director, Producer, Sound, Photography and the production designer are all working within their own field, it is very useful to have someone marshalling everyone together.
I am a little nervous at having so much responsibility when we are filming, but no doubt next week's filming of the new Lenny will provide me with some confidence.
I now need to find some scenes to deconstruct where the central character is limited in movement and has no (or little)dialogue. Any thoughts?
The mark of a great actor is to tell the story through their face, and this is pretty much what you are getting your Jane to do. And having an actor sit in one place, but convey complex emotions without all that extraneous physical movement will be a great challenge, as actors like all of us tend to move around and make noise when we are nervous or anxious. So making your actors sit and just be in the moment will be important when you are auditioning.
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