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Team Deakins
Sam Mendes - Director
Jun 14, 2020
Renowned director Sam Mendes discusses his journey from theater to film, the importance of storytelling and directing, and the elements that make a one-shot film impactful. They also explore Mendes' love for filmmaking and attention to detail, as well as his approach to coverage and collaborations. The podcast touches on themes of entrapment and breaking free in movies, and the differences between directing theater and movies.
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- Directing theatre allows for flow and growth, while directing films can be fragmented and lose naturalness.
- Covering performances in fragmented shots inhibited flow and naturalness in directing Revolutionary Road.
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Challenges of Directing Theatre vs Films
Directing theatre allows for the flow and growth of performances, while directing films can be fragmented and require capturing nuance in multiple shots. Continuity and covering every aspect of a scene can lead to a loss of naturalness and fluidity in film directing.
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