Drama: Reflection on Role - Writer / Director

I found it challenging but fun being director on these projects, I tried to involve myself in al the aspects of the production, especially as I had written the script as well. I spent about three weeks writing the first draft of the script, once I had my idea laid out I showed it to my group for feedback. I made sure to keep adapting my script hwen I had new ideas, however towards the end of the production phase I had to focus on other parts of the film. As a result I feel the script could have been better written and definitely needed a rework on it's length.A director, it would have been nice to finalise the 'Lily' storyboard and shot list with Henry and George before Easter as I knew I would be going home to work night shifts. Unfortunately we couldn't finish them in time. This meant that those two were left with my guidelines and I spoke to them every couple of days when I was home in order to keep them updated and myself involved. They did a good job without my direct input and were able to plan pretty much every shot, although the distance meant that some of my intentions were lost from script to screen.

When I was back I was able to correct various things with them and we got along fine, personally I enjoyed seeing some of their original ideas as it is nice to see other people really engaging with a story you have written. To this end I think we actually came out with some stronger shots and I think Henry and George were glad they could have their own stamps on the film. When we were done shooting each project I began my work with Bex and James, although I was not present for every second of their edit, I made sure to regularly come and see what they were doing as well as keep in direct contact so that we could discuss things. I came to trust both Bex and James with the work and was confident they would continue to do good work without me sitting beside them. For all that I am glad. Whilst we did have our own share of difficulties along the way I do think we worked well as a group when we needed too, my only wish is that we had all been engaged all the time as that would have made the projects a breeze.