REMASTERED EP139 | Directing Actors (Guests Judith Weston and Lance Williams)

Get ready for one of our favorite episodes of In Love with the Process, now completely remastered with new music! Host Mike Pecci and Lance A. Williams sit down with acclaimed director and acting guru Judith Weston to discuss the book that transformed their approach to filmmaking. If you’ve ever referred to actors as "The Talent," you need to tune in.Directing is one of the most social jobs in the industry, yet many aspiring directors neglect their relationships with actors. They’re not unicorns prancing in front of the camera; they’re professionals there to do a job. Effective directing goes beyond rehearsing lines—it's about understanding and communicating with your actors.Judith Weston’s book, Directing Actors, has become a bible for Mike Pecci as he prepares for his first feature film. It also offers invaluable insights for actors like long-time guest and friend of the show Lance Williams. Take notes as Mike, Judith, and Lance delve into the importance of effective communication, the benefits of action verbs, and how to truly direct actors. This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about mastering the craft of directing.----------------------------------Check out Judith Weston's Website:judithweston.com/Here are Judith's Books:judithweston.com/books-judith-westonAnd here's an audible link for "Directing Actors" for those like Mike who need to listen to a book:www.audible.com/pd/Directing-Acto…h_c3_lProduct_1_1-----------------------------------------------Follow Lance Williams on Instagram:www.instagram.com/golancego/Mike Pecci's IG:instagram.com/mikepecciILWP's IG:instagram.com/inlovewiththeprocesspod--------------------------------Featuring Music by:Code ElektroL'AvenueThe Episode is Sponsored by:Puget Systems: puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocessQuasar Science: www.quasarscience.com/Custom Comfort Mattress: customcomfortmattress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.