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Things I’ve Learned as a MovieMaker

Published by
Tim Molloy

The Dangerous Lives of Altar
Boys

About Being a First-Time Director

Sit down a lot on the set

About the Relationship Between Director and Screenwriter

Treat the writer with respect if he or she is any
good—and have him or her on the shoot.

About the Relationship Between Director and Editor

It’s the closest you’ll ever get to a marriage—an
asexual marriage. You need trust and faith.

About the Relationship Between Director and Actor

Two points of view: being inside the actor and being
able to watch them at the same time.

On the Differences Between Directing New and Seasoned
Actors

Having to explain the difference between a comma
and a semi-colon.

Tim Molloy

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