What are peoples thoughts on a writer directing their own work?...from experience.
Tue, 12 May 2009, 09:37 amRebecca Jo33 posts in thread
What are peoples thoughts on a writer directing their own work?...from experience.
Tue, 12 May 2009, 09:37 amIf anyone has worked with a writer that's directing the piece they've written, if you are a writer that prefers to direct their own stuff, or if you're a director that has encountered a writer that "wants to be more involved".
Discuss.
I really want some opinions.
Pros and cons of writers directing their own work.
RJ
Fair to Judge?
Tue, 12 May 2009, 10:56 amIt is a very hard thing to evaluate and can be very dependant on the skills of the Writer/Director, in both capacities. Having a writer somehow involved in the production, and when I say involved, I mean has the ability to alter the original script, may invigorate an organic growth of sorts. On the other hand, it could potentially hinder other creative processes such as character development and plot movement.
In my opinion, a healthy balance between writer, director and cast is essential. Where something is evolving, involve all aspects of the production. Otherwise, keep a tight leash and stick to the original vision. It's a fine line.
Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)
Jeff Watkins