The thing that's very close in the process is writing and acting, not directing. Directing's very different.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.
I keep saying this, but the most important part of directing is casting, and the rest of it is pretty easy.
Directing is a more pragmatic experience, where you have to deal with the restrictions of time and money that force you to make certain decisions you don't have to make when you're writing.
Directing is much more satisfying to me than acting.
Directing is not a job. It's more like a career. Which is great!
Directing remains very psychological, and it takes a lot of time and reflection. When you're an actor, it takes less time, and you can express yourself physically.
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.
I don't know what directing actors is all about apart from just casting well and then shaping their performances a bit, you know.
With directing, you always have three or four things constantly on the go. It's a tough industry and a tough time, particularly if you're doing things a little outside the box or independent features.
I never really think of acting and directing as being separate; they are just different expressions of the same thing.