There's something about a Michael Mann movie that you just want to swim in the images; They're so vibrant, so singular, they take you into worlds and then never let you go. You feel immersed. Today, I want to go over some of the big lessons you can get in writing and directing from watching those movies and see how they can help your career. Let's dive in. Michael Mann's 10 Writing and Directing Tips I actually had a pretty big Michael Mann blindspot until a few years ago, when my buddy Justin told me he was his favorite director. This missing catalog was not intentional on my part, I had really only seen Heat and never looked back. Well, I went in head first and watched all his movies in order. I'm talking...Thief (1981)The Keep (1983)Manhunter (1986)The Last of the Mohicans (1992)Heat (1995)The Insider (1999)Ali (2001)Collateral (2004)Miami Vice (2006)Public Enemies (2009)Blackhat (2015)Ferrari (2023) Mann is one of those directors who has a signature style and grace about his camera work. Once you see it, you kind of get lulled in by it the more and more you watch. The easier it is to just sink into his worlds, be they happy or sad. So, how does he do it? Let's dig into these 10 writing and directing tips he's inspired. 1. Character DevelopmentCreate multi-dimensional characters with contradictions, like real people. To do this, talk to real people and research. Dig into the people you're writing about and pick apart their lives....
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