The Secrets Behind Directing Great Television From Someone Who Does It

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