Dan Attias, who has directed seemingly every great show from the last few decades, breaks down his prolific directing experience and getting to the authenticity of storytelling…

In this episode, we talk about…

What sparked Dan’s interest in directing
How being a visiting series director is like the impulses of an actor
What happens when two people who have different understandings collide
The importance of connecting to the script and truly caring about the story
Key challenges of directing television vs. feature films
How to talk to actors who already have an established role
Why generalness is the enemy of creativity
The emotional rollercoaster of being a director
Example of Dan’s directing experience to create more depth to the story and characters
Reaching the height of storytelling and having a beginner’s mind