I had directed a bunch of comedy shorts through the years and I was on set everyday for Binge 1 shadowing the director Jeremy Garelick. So when it came time to do the second one he really went to bat for me and told Hulu I could handle it. They were super supportive and let me go as crazy as I wanted. And if you watch the movie you’ll see it’s pretty wacky! I think directing definitely helps maintain the MOST control, but there are still notes from the studio and the actors and producers but ultimately you do have the final say in most decision making. As long as you aren’t some kind of ego maniac jerk! And with a movie like this I think funniest idea wins out. I was willing to hear any and all pitches.

Thanks for the response! Man, what a journey that must've been finally getting your big break! As a screenwriter, what would you say are some ways (practical or even impractical) that I can help Directors see and be inspired by my virtual shit-ton of very specific creative vision I have for my screenplays without being the annoying writer on set? Can notes from me include visual CGI samples I whipped up in my animation app at home? Or would I just be better off trying to become a Director? lol