Directing is more than just calling “Action!” or deciding where the camera goes. As a result, I might be cooked😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Being a director is about vision, leadership, problem-solving, and most importantly, being the main storyteller. As the director of my comedy short film, I’ve learned just how much goes into guiding a creative project from the early concept phase all the way to filming and post-production.
These are some guidelines I am going to follow to help myself be a good director😎, or at least attempt to:
1. Be The Vision Keeper👺
As the director, I’m responsible for keeping the vision consistent. That means knowing the tone (comedy), the pacing, the characters, and the story better than anyone else. Even the tiniest decisions—like a character’s facial expression or how fast someone walks into a room—can affect the final vibe of the scene. So I really have to step up my game and make sure I know what is up when we get closer and closer to production.
Before filming, I need to make sure I know every scene inside out. I need to have my entire vision completely planned out so I can make sense of it to everyone else.
2. Preparation Is Non-Negotiable
You probably can’t wing it as a director 😂, which is why everything has to be prepared in advance. That means creating a shot list, organizing call times, knowing when and where to film, and anticipating any issues that might come up.
Leading up to our shoot, I’ve been making sure all my prospective actors know as much as possible, confirming the office location, managing the small details, and coordinating with everyone on the crew. Directing apparently doesn’t start on set—it starts in pre-production, so I promise I am doing as much as I can.
3. Communication Is Key 🔐
If I want to be a good director, I can’t keep these marvelous ideas locked in my own head. I’ve had to learn how to explain clearly what I want to my actors and the other people helping me out.
I don’t need to know how to do every job on set, but I do need to know how to talk to the people who do. A lot of directing is about translating ideas into feelings and actions others can understand.
4. Be Collaborative, Not Controlling ☺️🥸🥰😇
I am an angel because everyone loves me so obviously I not controlling. Nah I'm joking. But it is pretty obvious that I am not a strict person and I prefer being collaborative with my crew anyway because they are all my close friends. My group members have pretty amazing ideas and I am going to love hearing them, Being a good director means having confidence in my vision, but also being humble enough to listen, which is something I totally am so do NOT worry 😆😍.
5. Staying Calm Even When Everything Gets Chaotic
Let’s be real: things don’t always go to plan. When it comes to ME, nothing goes according to plan actually 😍. I have kind of learned to expect problems, and instead of panicking, I’ve trained myself to adapt quickly.
Especially with creating a comedy, it’s important that the energy behind the scenes reflects the energy we want in the final product, so imma stay coolio through it all.
6. Directing = Storytelling
A lot about being a director is taking a script and bringing it to life through visuals, sound, acting, and timing. Everything I do as a director is meant to serve the story. That includes deciding what to show in each frame, how long a joke should last, and what emotions we want the audience to walk away with.My favorite thing about directing has been watching all these little pieces come together.
A good director is a leader, a listener, and a planner. Being the director of this short film will push me beyond my comfort zone. No one says it will easy, but it will absolutely be worth it.
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