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Listen to Quentin Tarantino Talk Directing Actors on Set

Tarantino has a way to talk to actors. Tarantino is famous for a lot of different directorial flares. And his penchant for feet. But so much of his prowess is not what we see on screen. It's everything he does during shooting. Like many other directors, Tarantino works with actors extremely well, trying to pull the performance he needs from them in order to make the best movie. This is a collaborative effort that Tarantino says cannot be done if you become part of the audience and forget you're making a movie. During a seminar with AFI Conservatory Fellows, Tarantino talked about how he directs actors on set and why he thinks it's necessary to be an active member of the scene. Check out this video from the American Film Institute and let's talk after. What I love about Tarantino is that he is completely open with his process as a filmmaker. We've seen the movie nerd side of him many times, but there's this sheen and excitement when he talks about making things that's contagious for the crowd. Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 4 March, 2022

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