This is episode 24 in the second season of The Directors Take Podcast.

In this week’s episode your hosts Marcus Anthony Thomas and Oz Arshad get candid about directing actors and building trust on set. From early mistakes to big lessons, they share stories about casting, blocking, and working with actors to elevate on-screen moments. Drawing on experiences from their respective works, they break down the craft of guiding performance.

This episode covers:

First experiences directing actors
The role of blocking and “business” on set
The impact of blocking and micro-blocking
How to collaborate through trust and clarity
Lessons learned from working with experienced actor
What they learnt from watching other directors
Effective casting and rehearsals
Adapting to surprises on the day

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Nugget of the Week

Oz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QU9qZgodWw&ab_channel=FilmCourage

Judith Weston

Marcus: Life

Credits

Music by Oliver Wegmüller

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E224 - How Do We Direct Actors?

The Directors Take Podcast