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Cowstein t1_j1l2mwd wrote

Reply to comment by tinoynk in why do series shows always have so many seemingly random people directing every episode? by OctoberRust13

I can assure you tv directors are not purely technical production members. In fact as television more and more mimics cinema tv directors have a lot more creative license than they once did.

As a showrunner, one of your main jobs is to hire directors who will serve as creative collaborators and enhance your vision not just execute it.

Source: am showrunner.

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Spacemanscottt t1_j1l4sqm wrote

David why are you lurking on reddit answering industry questions and do you accept unsolicited pitches at 1130 at night on christmas eve? Asking for a large bovine friend.

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Cowstein t1_j1l5dnd wrote

I’m exhausted and experiencing severe brain/hand disconnect. Not sure what I’m even typing.

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ItsChappyUT t1_j1l9zdg wrote

Can you have Judy Greer work in the line, “Say goodbye to these, Michael?”

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bolonomadic t1_j1l4qdf wrote

Well then is changing directors throughout a series run a training/mentoring/exposure thing or..?

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Cowstein t1_j1l5be9 wrote

It certainly can be. But it’s more that you need one director to prep while the other shoots or else you hit a logjam. Obviously exceptions to the rule but that’s the norm. On shows with 20 episode seasons you’ll see more slots for new and emerging directors/more chances to spread the wealth. On niche shows you’ll see fewer. Especially with covid protocols trying to keep exposure low.

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carefreeguru t1_j1me1dt wrote

Your Reddit profile is full of interesting behind the scenes clips that I love. So cool.

I've never heard of Kidding but now I want to watch it.

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Cowstein t1_j1mp0lh wrote

We are what some call a cult classic.

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