I don't like directing that much to want a career as a director for hire. I like to have as much creative control as possible.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
For me, directing a film is like confining myself. I want to do something beyond direction. I can conceive stories, write screenplays, etc. That's better for me.
I don't want to be a director. I want to direct. There's a difference.
One thing I know is that I don't want to be a director for hire, making genre films.
I wouldn't not want to be a director and write as I wouldn't not to want to be a writer and direct movies.
Oddly, in a sense, I still have more confidence as a director than my ability as a writer. Somehow, directing is just really easy. It's just about being really honest about how you feel about what you're seeing.
What's been nice is that I've been able to direct from a very idealistic place. I've never had to make my living as a director, which gave me a chance to choose material I feel passionate about. The directing allows me to not have to grab any acting role that comes along. I can pick and choose a little bit.
Directing, I just feel comfortable. I know what I want. I know what I want from my crew. I lead by example. I have limitless energy as a director.
Now I'm kind of established as a director, I much prefer directing to writing.
I enjoy directing more when I don't have to direct myself. I like when I can just be the director.
Directing is more what I would like to get into eventually. Frankly, I feel like it would be a waste if I didn't because I've spent so much time on film sets, and I know how they work, and I love them, and I love leading them. I would like to do that as a director definitely.