Very interesting inside look into one concious approach. I also think it is very healthy for a lot of aspiring filmmakers to realize that director doesn't equal GOD creator. Someimes they're just someone who overlooks the execution of a vision. Although I've heard that's especially true in TV.

I find this guide quite good: "The producers request that you let the actors get a reading of the scene, on the set, under their belt before you block the scene for them.We know that time is of the premium, and you want to get the crew in thereto start lighting as soon as possible, but, A CLOSED SET rehearsal, with the director, executive producers, DP, script supervisor, and prop person toquickly work out the scene before the crew sees it ultimately saves time, solves problems and embarrassments, and invests our fine cast into themaking of the show."

I find this often a really good way to work, especially when the directors hasn't blocked everything beforehand with shotslits and storyboards - although it's tempting as it mentiones to rush to setting everything up straight away. Sometimes the only way to realise a situation and solve problems is with the actors, on the floor, trying it out. It also helps the whole crew a lot to work efficiently and orient themselves when they've seen it fleshed out.

Also - I find it amusing that they'd put "The conformist" to the list of film references, in between "Men in Black" and "Addams Family". I suppose that film is always good to watch for everything!

Really a fascinating document, thanks for posting it.