Judith Weston

Expert Judith Weston joins to discuss the concept of Emotional Events in scenes. They analyze scenes from films like OPPENHEIMER and CASINO ROYALE, focusing on power dynamics, subtext, and character relationships. The discussion delves into the importance of emotional depth, collaboration, and authenticity in writing and directing.

Explore the evolution of teaching acting to directors & the importance of immersing in acting exercises. Delve into emotional complexity of actors & characters, understanding motivations, & portraying villains. Learn about creating authentic performances with non-actors & unique audition approaches. Discover the art of blocking, director-actor dynamics, and balancing characters for memorable TV performances.

Judith Weston shares insights on directing actors, emphasizing the importance of finding the emotional event in scenes. The discussion extends to affordable full-frame zoom lenses for filmmaking, Kurt Vonnegut's legacy, the Ukrainian origins of the Russian arm camera crane, and renaming industry terminology for inclusivity and gratitude towards show contributors.