Long story short a movie Director is going to my friends mom restaurant on Friday which is tomorrow. Since he is going to be here till Aug 23rd in Chicago. So they met and I don’t know how it happened but she got his number and they’ve been talking every since. So I’m going to the restaurant to take pics of the place and I have aspirations of becoming a Director as well. It would be awesome If I could get something out of him like advice or an internship even. I heard that he’s a jerk but I don’t know still want to give it a shot. Thanks
I’m Meeting A Movie Director This Friday, Need Advice?
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Hi, Don’t expect too much and don’t be TOO pushy. Back off if you can see he’s getting tetchy! But there’s no harm in trying and if you really are keen to learn about directing etc then the best way in is just to ask his advice. Most people love talking about themselves, but in this case, that’s kinda what you want, so go for it.
If I were you, I’d think of a few specific bits of advice that would really be helpful to you, and ask him those rather than just ‘how did you get to be a movie director’ kind of questions.
For instance, ask him ‘In (name of movie) you did (whatever) so well. I find that hard, so can you tell me how you tackled that?’
Or, ‘How do you get the best out of your actors?’
Questions like these are intelligent, specific, and at the same time massage the guy’s ego so that you have the best possible chance of getting into a conversation.
I would be READY to show him any work you have which you think is TRULY worthwhile, just in case he asks (this would be miraculous, so don’t get your hopes up!) but do not offer to show him your work or ask that he looks at it.
If he looks like he’s bored or annoyed with you, remain polite and just tell him it was great to meet him and LEAVE. Even if he IS a jerk, he’s still entitled to have supper without you bothering him.
Best of luck. Make the most of it. At the very least you’ll get a story to tell out of it.
well-known industry folk get hit up constantly for advice and work. if you heard he’s a jerk, odds are he is – odds are in favor of that with everyone in showbiz. you don’t mention how well-known he is so that’s a factor. you’ll need to flatter him without seeming fake. respect his boundaries. you gotta risk big to win big, but don’t be overbearing.
without knowing more it’s hard to say. can you ask your friend’s mom for insight or a good word? that’s a much better way to get an in.
Learn as much as you can about him, especially movies he’s made and watch them. You’re gonna have to kiss butt without being obvious. Don’t be intimidated, just act like a fan of his work. You can tell him that he’s inspired you to pursue film making and you can ask where he went to school, stuff like that. Let him take the lead, if he seems interested in what you said. Most directors like to take control in all aspects of their lives.