What actors really want from directors

Frank Mosely is one of the most prolific actors working in indie film today.

Watch some of Frank's films here:

GOOD CONDITION: https://vimeo.com/872684370
THE EVENT: https://vimeo.com/748366946
PARTHENON: https://www.nobudge.com/videos/parthenon
FREELAND: https://www.amazon.com/Freeland-Krish...
SOME BEASTS: https://tubitv.com/movies/640888/some...

Frank's website: https://www.frankmosley.com/

0:00 Intro
0:45 How he got started
6:19 How he developed his acting tool kit
8:10 Actin from the outside in
9:40 Physical acting
14:20 What he's learned from other directors
16:04 Stunt directing
17:47 What actors look for from directors
22:27 Being ready to roll
23:36 Directors who are scared of talking to actors
25:31 The worst direction he's ever gotten
26:40 Translating bad direction
29:11 What to say when a scene isn't working
30:28 What he does to prepare for a role
34:59 How a director can find out what an actor needs
37:44 What makes actors excited about a role
41:20 Casting advice from an actor
42:55 What he wishes all directors knew

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