How to deal with technical demands in film?

Dean CareyQ&A

DC’s Creative Exchange — Q&A

“I’m shooting a feature film and have had three days on set so far. I’m finding the technical demands and the choreography of the action takes me out of the moment. With my theatre background and training, I’m fulfilling what’s being asked of me but not sure I’m giving it my all as I’m distracted by, and my energy is … Read More

Teaching techniques?

Dean CareyQ&A

DC’s Creative Exchange — Q&A

“With a variety of acting methods available for today’s actors to learn from, i.e Strasberg, Chubbuck etc, what value do you place in them for teaching techniques that will serve the actor well? Do they each carry nuggets of ‘must learn’ material, or do you consider that they may actually inhibit the creativity that is innate within most people that want to … Read More

How do you work with actors?

Dean CareyQ&A

DC’s Creative Exchange — Q&A

“How do you work with actors when directing them? Do you block the play rehearsal by rehearsal?” — Andrew, Australia

Relevant theatrical stories?

Dean CareyQ&A

DC’s Creative Exchange — Q&A

“In 2023, how do we take theatrical stories to the audience and make them relevant to an audience of everyday people?” — Alesha, Australia