Stage Manager Leon Robinson discusses his catalogue of work, strategies that have garnered success in his position and his opinions on an ever-changing industry. Leon Robinson was born in Los Angeles, ...

Associate Director Carol M. Larson talks about the function of central videotape and its importance to the broadcast.

On April 9, DGA members gathered in the Guild’s Los Angeles Theater for the special event, The Craft of the Director: Jon M. Chu, hosted by the Guild’s Special Projects Committee. The evening was ...

Del Toro suggests that directors observe first when rehearsing with actors and allow them to follow their instincts.

Vallée discusses why it is important to him to be able to capture unique camera angles, even when they partially obscure the actor, as these "imperfections" can draw audiences deeper into the story.

Vallée describes shooting a scene on Wild that is emblematic of his style, which includes utilizing natural light as much as possible.

Director Mark Levin talks about the challenge of visualizing New York City as a diverse and multi-faceted city and still holding to the film's central relationship between Avenues: The World School ...

Spielberg speaks about how a moment from his childhood motivated a specific shot from the film and allowed him to "insinuate" the camera into a dialogue-heavy film.

Director Steven Spielberg shares the motivation of the opening shot of the film, which encapsulated the film's central theme of truth vs. reflection.

Director Benjamin Lobato believes it is important to discuss themes and motifs early in the process when working with actors.

Directors Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese discuss the historical background behind a poignant scene in which James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks) looks on as kids are shot attempting to climb over the ...

Director Kabir Akhtar talks about the email he sends to his editor after a production day to let he or she know about his intentions and save them time when working through the footage.