The Fundamentals of Directing: Pre-Production, Production, & Post-Production

4-PART IN-DEPTH CLASS (OVER 8 HOURS OF EDUCATION)

Learn from a director who's worked with Paramount+, Syfy, Vice, and more.

Includes Exclusive Handouts Only Available For Those In Clay's Class!

There are countless views on the “correct” way to direct, however there are universal fundamentals that all directors can use, whether it’s your first film or your 20th. Learn these fundamentals of directing in this class!

PLEASE NOTE: Although this exclusive Stage 32 class is no longer live and the teacher is not available on email, we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.

In this exclusive Stage 32 class, you’ll learn the fundamental pillars of directing and techniques you need to do the job at a professional level.

This includes how to analyze the script and bring in your unique vision, how to build your cast and crew, what technical elements from lensing to lighting you need to know, how to use pre-production for a successful production and, ultimately, your role in the editor’s room. You’ll cover how to collaborate with your cinematographer to define your style, how best work with your actors, and how to strengthen your visual awareness, all while participating in readings, exercises, screenings, and other assignments to sharpen your skills.

Guiding you is award-winning director Clay Liford. Clay has written and directed four feature films that have screened at major festivals like SXSW, AFI, and Sundance, and his short film, MY MOM SMOKES WEED, has played at over 40 festivals. He’s also worked with major entertainment studios, networks, and production companies, including Syfy, Paramount+, Vice, and Troma Film.

Clay is also sharing with you these exclusive handouts:

• Example diagrams
• Director “cheat sheets” for acting and lensing
• Phrasing for communicating with actors and crew
• And more

By the end of the four intensive sessions with Clay, you will have developed the ability and self-confidence to communicate your vision and translate it from the page to the screen as a director.

Don’t miss out on the chance to learn these universal techniques every director needs while shaping your own unique style and vision.