Dan Attias breaks down his prolific directing experience and getting to the authenticity of storytelling… 

In this episode, we talk about…

What sparked Dan’s interest in directing 

How being a visiting series director is like the impulses of an actor 

What happens when two people who have different understandings collide

The importance of connecting to the script and truly caring about the story 

Key challenges of directing television vs. feature films 

How to talk to actors who already have an established role 

Why generalness is the enemy of creativity  

The emotional rollercoaster of being a director  

Example of Dan’s directing experience to create more depth to the story and characters 

Reaching the height of storytelling and having a beginner’s mind 


Links to Resources: 
Dan's Book -https://www.amazon.com/Directing-Great-Television-Inside-Golden/dp/1615933298
https://nofilmschool.com/money-survey
https://nofilmschool.com/guide-tv-directing-success
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