Filmmaker's Notebook: Why Every Filmmaker Should Play a Few Positions on Set

Being a great Director, Writer, or Producer is like being a great coach. You can’t lead without first playing a few key positions yourself. From my experience producing and directing my first feature film, 13 Miles, and producing several other features and shorts, I’ve learned that understanding how different roles on set work is crucial to being effective in any leadership position. It’s the difference between a smooth day on set and chaos. Learning Through Experience Before I directed my...