Ian sat down with award-winning writer, director, and story instructor Brian McDonald for a conversation about directing tips, mistakes to avoid, and how to encourage authenticity and subtlety in an actor’s performance.
Brian teaches storytelling at Pixar, Sony, Disney, Industrial Light & Magic, Cirque du Soleil, and more. His book Invisible Ink has influenced writers and directors including Paul Feig (Bridesmaids), Jim Taylor (Sideways, Election), and Andrew Stanton (WALL-E, Finding Nemo).
Watch the conversation on YouTube.
