{"product_id":"how-to-break-in-to-tv-directing-and-excel-at-the-job","title":"How to Break In to TV Directing and Excel at the Job","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eLearn how you can build a career as a television director from a director who has worked on hit series including IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, A.P. BIO, YOU'RE THE WORST, and more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eMost people have a general idea of what a director does, but that idea usually pertains more to feature films. Directing television can be a separate beast altogether. Successful TV directors need to be adept at navigating inherent contradictions associated with this role. Unlike in films, TV directors have to both have a vision and still fit in with the overall feel of the series. And they need to be in charge despite often only coming in for an episode or two. These are tough lines to straddle, but doing so and honing your craft can lead to a successful and exciting career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePursuing a career in directing in \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e medium is rife with challenges: there is no set path to success and finding insight into the inner workings of directing is challenging. Television directing is an even more specific specialty within the world of directing. Several ways of working and behaviors that would be ideal for a feature director are not compatible with the way television is produced. In addition, the path to breaking in as a television director is quite different from that of a feature director. If your goal is to direct television, it’s vital to understand the way television is produced and the role that the director plays within that specific production environment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeath Cullens is an accomplished television director who has directed episodes of TV shows like IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, A.P. BIO, GREAT MINDS WITH DAN HARMON, and FX’s YOU’RE THE WORST.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heath’s other notable credits include \u003cstrong\u003eIDIOTSITTER\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eComedy Central\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDEADBEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eHulu\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBLACK JESUS\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eAdult Swim\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition to directing, Heath also produced the \u003cstrong\u003eLionsgate\u003c\/strong\u003e feature \u003cstrong\u003eARMED RESPONSE\u003c\/strong\u003e, starring \u003cstrong\u003eCary Elwes, Ethan Embry\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cstrong\u003e Alan Arki\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003en\u003c\/strong\u003e. A recipient of a \u003cstrong\u003eDrama League Directing Fellowshi\u003c\/strong\u003ep and a member of the \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln Center Theater Directors Lab\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHeath is well-versed at the art of TV directing and will now share what he knows exclusively with Stage 32.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this exclusive Stage 32 on demand webinar, Heath digs into the specifics and craft of directing for television and will reveal how to pursue it and how best to do the job once you get it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heath will first explain \u003cstrong\u003ehow best to pursue work in TV directing\u003c\/strong\u003e, including discovering the type of TV is the best fit, \u003cstrong\u003ehow to find your ‘in’\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edeveloping a reel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eshadowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and working with established creators. Next he will delve into the \u003cstrong\u003evital relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e you’ll need to maintain as a TV director, including with the\u003cstrong\u003e EP\/showrunner\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ethe crew, the cast,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ethe network or studio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finally Heath will go through the \u003cstrong\u003emajor challenges you should expect in this role\u003c\/strong\u003e and tips on how to navigate. Along the way, Heath will share challenges and experiences from his own career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe role of a TV director can be enigmatic and often eclipsed by feature films, but Heath will give you the rundown so you can be equipped with the knowledge and advice to pursue this route on your own.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(66, 194, 203);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR HEATH'S PREVIOUS STAGE 32 EDUCATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(66, 194, 203);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Sometimes one signs up for a class not really knowing what to expect. This class I could never have anticipated! \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath\u003c\/span\u003e went above and beyond any expectations I might have harbored. This was one of the best classes I have ever taken on Stage 32 or any other platform. I walked away with so much information, confidence and respect for the role of the director. My heartfelt thanks to \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath.\" -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Angela R.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(66, 194, 203);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This was a phenomenal class. Thank you for providing a class of this caliber. \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath\u003c\/span\u003e was informative and engaging.\" -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Angel M.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(66, 194, 203);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e\"Heath\u003c\/span\u003e was extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. He had a perfect combination of facts and passion. He invested a lot of energy into, not only, teaching the class, but he also went above and beyond to inspire the class. Very grateful.\" -\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Rainy K.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(66, 194, 203);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I found this course so relevant. The content and the presentation were amazing. 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