3 Practical Ways To Become A Director

3 Practical Ways To Become A Director - Jason Satterlund

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Jason Satterlund is an award winning film director who has been working on films for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in all areas of production including directing, producing, writing, cinematography, and editing. He works all over the world directing, commercials, documentaries, music videos, and feature films.
Early on he developed his skills as a storyteller and uses them to this day on projects as diverse as sci-fi steampunk action films, high end commercials, underwater sea life in the tropics, television shows, top country music artists in Nashville, Tenn, and feature films. He is the only person ever to conduct a night shoot in the ancient city of Petra, and the first person in America to use film lenses on an HD camera.
Satterlund has done extensive work for clients such as Warner Brothers, Bon Jovi, Amazon, Microsoft, Jack White, CNN, Hallmark Entertainment, ABC, and the country of Jordan.
He is creator and director of the award winning feature film, "The Record Keeper," which premiered at the Raindance Film Festival in London, and won the first annual Geekie Awards.
Satterlund's latest film THE ABANDON (written by Dwain Worrell) features a wounded soldier awakening in a strange cube that tests his physical and mental limits as he attempts to find a way to escape against a ticking clock.
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@filmcourage Ай бұрын

Here is our full interview with Jason - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qd6Ca6h707Ovm3k.html

@kthx1138 Жыл бұрын

When you don't actually need MONEY, it's so much easier to go to these meetups just to make friends, without any care of any paying employment coming from it.

@houseoflaughtercomedy 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this 🔥

@fearofaflatearth 7 ай бұрын

Yeah nothing better than a bunch of friends who aren't working

@fearofaflatearth 7 ай бұрын

You could also give a group that will let you volunteer doing other things instead of directing movies

@fearofaflatearth 7 ай бұрын

If you are really lucky, someone might come along and offer to let you give them your services for free because your a volunteer and they're getting paid

@nicolasarcana6139 3 ай бұрын

I’m not lucky. I’m using my GI BILL to go to film school. I’m going for free and I’m actually getting paid to do it. I don’t make excuses for not chasing my dreams tho. I just find a way.

@leightnite3056 2 жыл бұрын

The most relatable and easy to follow logic and advice...this dude understands!👌 looking forward 2 the full cut.

@samsungminlee 2 жыл бұрын

Jason's wisdom is always so genuine and down to earth, so his advices seem like ones I can try too! Thank you FC and Jason ❤

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

Keep at it Sam!

@aliquran7535 Жыл бұрын

@@filmcourage hey, can I ask for some advice on my career-wise? I am so confused right now. I need some advice… I am about start college, I want to be a movie director, but I read an article it's not easy to make money from films lease at the start, I am thinking of stability, and security, I know most filmmakers star off poor, homeless and didn’t really have good paying job. I was thinking bout majoring into pharmacy, but again I don't wanted to do pharmacy all my life, do you think it's a good idea to major in pharmacy and invest that money into films or do you think I should go directly for films? Please respond it will mean a lot to me.

@carolmarianunez 2 жыл бұрын

He's so down to earth and cool to listen to. Great advice

@southlondon86 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice about inviting actors to work with. Definitely need improvement in working with actors myself.

@georgeorwell4931 2 жыл бұрын

Wondering if directing in uk, film making, different than in nyc? but yes great advice, make connections with like minds!

@southlondon86 2 жыл бұрын

@@georgeorwell4931 I’m sure it’s the same everywhere. You a director?

@playstationaccount4473 2 жыл бұрын

@@southlondon86 I am. about to shoot my first feature. Dude.....I've been seeing your comments for 10 years now lmao. You a fan of James Cameron and the Alien series also right? unless it's the same DP picture and name I've been seeing and even interacting wth you for at least 3-5 years now.

@southlondon86 2 жыл бұрын

@@playstationaccount4473 Yep it’s me, big fan of Cameron’s early work. What genre is your feature sir?

@playstationaccount4473 2 жыл бұрын

@@southlondon86 zombie. First time filmmaker.... always better to start with horror and I've always loved zombies. Eventually want to do science fiction. Alien is my fav film ever.

@cameronleehorace Жыл бұрын

I have about 60 or so hours experience directing my own no or low budget films. Every film I make is getting better but each present their own challenges and new things that either work or don’t work. I still dislike everything I have ever made but my first films suck way more than my newer ones.

@michaeltuthill9276 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel...very inspiring. I'm in pre-prod for my feature film debut right now...we shoot in Nov, so hearing people give their knowledge is such a help. I think one of the biggest things people need to realize too, is that it's not just enough to "dream about being a director" - you have to create a plan. Make a roadmap to get there. It's a lot of work and you can't sit around waiting for anyone's permission to do it...you have to manifest it yourself. Passion, enthusiasm for your project, and having a good idea are all infectious and people glom onto that enthusiasm...you have to always be pitching your idea/project/script/whatever you have...Also - if you're coming from nothing like me, the best investment you can make for your script, is to have an artist render high quality drawings for you and show that to potential friends or investors...this will undoubtedly help you when people don't have time to read your script.

@sky.the.infinite Жыл бұрын

How’d it go?

@paperbagman8913 10 ай бұрын

How did it go?

@miguelfmyers 2 жыл бұрын

Some of the best advice I’ve seen in a natural way. Just seems like him talking to a friend , thanks guys appreciate this channel so much , helps me alot.

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

Our best to you Miguel!

@michaeldavidnvitales 2 жыл бұрын

This is perfect timing for me. I’m currently working on the book The Artist’s Way. This KZfaq channel is a gold mine ✨

@remylebeau5212 6 ай бұрын

How is it coming along?

@LuisRodriguez-zi1tf Жыл бұрын

I had already thought about a lot of this because I have no experience and thought to myself I'll just create my opportunities. Very good advice.

@jameskelly6039 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished shooting my first short where I produced, wrote, directed, acted, ran the camera and sound…sometimes at the same same time. So yeah, while I have a few people who are interested in helping I definitely need many more. Oh, I will also be the editor too. Just a few hats I’m wearing. Lol but…it’s what I love. Even if I’m trying to squeeze that in between my day job.

@TheJadedFilmMaker 2 жыл бұрын

omg... he's talking directly to me lol.

@readingbetweentheframes 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful, I've reached out to Jason a few times and he's always been a very kind cool guy. Also kicks but in BJJ!

@falconawesomeness1141 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a great video and quite honestly, put that emphasis behind “it’s not who you know, it’s who you know that likes you.”

@julzedwin3775 2 жыл бұрын

First here😜👍. Thank you for sharing. Now, let me sit down with some popcorn and enjoy the ride.

@StripedJacket 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@indraniray4752 7 ай бұрын

This is gold. I have done exactly that - called actors in - read a scene for two days instead of auditioning - to see what I could make with it. Cut a sizzle reel with the footage eventually - dabbling with FCP.

@matthewk.soltissoltis8142 3 ай бұрын

Literally one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. I’m an aspiring production designer going to college for entertainment design and technology.

@NilesHeckman Жыл бұрын

This was great. Cheers to Jason + Film Courage!

@CriticalEatsJapan 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite guests 👍

@hotseatafrica2146 7 ай бұрын

Following this course from Ghana.Hoping to put these guidelines into practicals during my second teens seriess shoot in Nov

@MrEarnbud 2 жыл бұрын

This is the exact type of video I've been looking for. Want to direct, but it seems overwhelming with no experience. I thought about being an ad on my own project.

@siranush_vardanyan Жыл бұрын

thank you, I am very motivated, thank you for help !

@MrASesay 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant interview and subject to elicit so much valuable information from! Bravo👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿!!!

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@dammybabalola 4 ай бұрын

This is really informative and simple.. Thank you 🙏

@greerface 2 жыл бұрын

love this guy

@MightyEFX 4 ай бұрын

incredible advice well delivered

@oddurjustinussen3542 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thank you.

@ridingwithstymie5371 Жыл бұрын

This man is effing brilliant.

@EasyZee69 11 ай бұрын

It's like any other art, you need to put in the practice. Musicians don't only play their instruments when they get a gig, they are always playing. Animators draw non stop, not just during work. Painters spend every opportunity they have to paint something. Jason understands this, it's a blue collar approach.

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

What do you like about Jason's advice?

@criscocu 2 жыл бұрын

The way he gets conections💯

@georgeorwell4931 2 жыл бұрын

great advice, very useful way to gain experience.

@johnstrawb3521 2 жыл бұрын

@Film Courage He's right, of course. ALSO---Write or commission or find or steal a script, storyboard it and, alternatively, use mobile maquettes or manekins (the foot-high wooden art models), arrange the figures, rearrange them, use three or four lights to light scenes, .... such that it's second nature inside of a year to be able to read a scene and know the possibilities for arranging your characters, filming them, lighting them, moving them, charting their progress through a long scene, and so on. In addition, do the same with critical scenes from good films, so you understand why smart directors direct and shoot the way they do. This is particularly valuable if you don't currently have access to much in the way of actors, equipment, or money. The above are some of the lowest of low-tech learning methods; you don't even need a camera to begin, just a cardboard cutout of the aspect ratio you want through which to look. In short, there's never a good excuse not to work.

@TheHiddenBroPlays 2 жыл бұрын

I love the advice, but I happen to be a natural loner, and it's hard to come to grips with the idea that film is a very social thing most of the times (at least when it comes to finding work). I tend to have difficulty bonding with other people, I find myself fighting my big ego a lot of the time and struggling to find myself interested in other people. I tend to think I'm naturally selfish and self-centered, and even though I am working on that, I'm still an introvert at heart. But maybe this is a sign to try more, to go out there more and maybe to just try and "make a friend", instead of to find the next big DP to make my next short really pretty looking... Food for thought, for sure.

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe also consider animation like David F. Sandberg - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMt5pK2C3rbbg4k.html

@wendigo2020 10 ай бұрын

Might get my first job of being a director in a drama club that I was the light and sound team lead for a year for

@FilmPunk 7 ай бұрын

I like this guy. Hes me in a check shirt. Would love to work with him.

@BigImole 11 ай бұрын

I love this channel I'm a beginner and I'm from Nigeria 🇳🇬

@BigImole 11 ай бұрын

How can i become a good and professional director 🎥 for beginners?

@BlackWrathProductions 4 ай бұрын

I recently started Film Directing. It’s very hard to get actors to do what you need them to do but as a director you do it..

@filmcourage 4 ай бұрын

Here's a playlist on directing actors you may find helpful - kzfaq.info/sun/PLez8jOvskc-PTUGSMTmR3ST02vsRkdm9E

@kthx1138 Жыл бұрын

I've directed A LOT of short films, with family and friends who were not necessarily actors lol.

@agentone8511 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it said dictator 🤦🏻‍♂️

@nocoolx 8 ай бұрын

ayo and u chose to watch this vid ? dang bro

@Florence3121 Жыл бұрын

Great advice, but how do you get all these busy industry people to agree to meet with you in the first place? That would be useful to know…

@daniellatteo_thefilmmaker 2 жыл бұрын

14:30 Brilliant... Just brilliant!!👏🤩

@seanhammond4034 Жыл бұрын

In the 90s I was a Walk On & the Director said that I was a Frustrated Director, Trying to get out. Every time I was not being used, he got me to watch from behind the Camera, to learn what was going on, I even got to arrange part of a Scene I was in.

@StripedJacket 2 жыл бұрын

Does DM-ing in DnD count as experience? 😂 I’m not a director/director type lol just trying to write but this is interesting to see their perspective. I’ve also never DM-ed but those who have seem to be doing something alongside this, seeing and formulating a story and “directing” where it goes.

@michaeltuthill9276 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely - DMing is a great way to break down inhibitions and control the show without fear of looking silly, because you'll be in a safer environment. It's a great way to practice micro-management, because that is what a Director needs to do. They need to know everyone's job on set.

@taylorpeppers5012 7 ай бұрын

Eh, I think dming offers some nice general experience with coordinating a creative endeavor. But it's not like directing in any literal way

@zen9916 6 ай бұрын

Same lol

@daviewz9335 Жыл бұрын

Never knew this…. And I graduated film school 🤦

@SupermillionVisuals 10 ай бұрын

👍🏼

@cmagnusnorthfleet981 Жыл бұрын

I know this has absolutely nothing to do with anything but the interviewer has a very beautiful voice. Maybe she should do VO. Just saying....

@GalaxySailorProd Жыл бұрын

How's your collaborations with Justin Lee Rister going?

@waynesanders1406 2 жыл бұрын

If you only do what you can do, you will never be more than you are now.

@CherryStudios2 8 күн бұрын

I'm a little confused what the three parts are. 1. Get experience working with people 2. Build a solid portfolio 3. Make friends in the industry Is that it?

@FilmPunk 7 ай бұрын

Think im at about 300 hours directing now. It feels like more 😂

@williamremuso6193 Жыл бұрын

Any one here working from Miami Florida?

@landonp629 Ай бұрын

The problem with this approach is that it basically requires the person to be an outgoing person. Not everyone is.

@DOGMA85 2 жыл бұрын

Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you're a director. Everything after that you're just negotiating your budget and your fee. James Cameron

@williamremuso6193 Жыл бұрын

Are you in Miami Florida Working?

@DOGMA85 Жыл бұрын

@@williamremuso6193 I wish I was

@williamremuso6193 Жыл бұрын

😞

@SHARK-mp6dn 8 ай бұрын

I have the imagination like no one , i can feel everyting i see when i close my mind , but i wat tho show what i saw , their is the problem

@SHARK-mp6dn 8 ай бұрын

Be a shameless person you will be the kings

@imfa-cinema257 6 ай бұрын

1. Smoke some crack 2. Look inward 3. Realize you've ruined your body and the lives of those around you 4. Get clean 5. Get a camera to tell the world about your experience 6. Fall into Filmmaking due to you already having a camera 7. Try not to smoke crack anymore 8. Look at something, anything 9. Point a camera at it 10. Congrats you are a film director