69. Ten simple things to keep in mind while Directing your First Film





1.     You are not a director till your film is released, so pretend that you are a director but never believe in it. That thought might destroy you.

2.     Directing an independent film with no budget has nothing to do with Direction. It’s all about human management. Making a film is equivalent to marrying a daughter.

3.     Everyone will have an opinion about your job. Listen to what they say, smile sarcastically at them no matter how good their advice is and move ahead like they don’t exist. 

4.     Never appreciate anyone or praise anyone. Keep that for the wrap up party.

5.     Never show irritation, anger or panic. These are bad qualities of leader. If you do that, soon people will stop listening to you.

6.     Shout at first person on the first day of shoot. No one will disobey you after that.

7.     Make changes to story as much as possible and it does not matter whether you film comes out to completely opposite of what you have written or thought. No one cares about your script but the final film.

8.     Shoot at your hometown. This saves the budget a lot and you will be more comfortable.

9.     Learn everything about film making a little bit so that if some one leaves your set due to skirmishes, money problems or whatever reasons, you can resume it on your own.

10. Complete the film, no matter what, once you start shooting even if it is turning to be a crap film. An incomplete film is of no use. A complete film is at least a resume enhancer.

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