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The Craft of the Director: Chloé Zhao

November 18, 2021

With some restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic still in place, the DGA Special Projects Committee has found new ways to provide craft-focused programming for our members. On November 18, DGA members had the opportunity to view the Special Projects Committee’s event, The Craft of the Director: Chloé Zhao .

In an in-depth conversation moderated by Director Lily Mariye, Zhao discussed her personal directing process and shared how she approaches various areas of the craft, from pre-production through post.

DGA Members, click here to view the full
write-up and view video from this event.

Pictures

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HIGHLIGHT: Director Chloé Zhao speaks about the importance of the theatrical experience and the role of the director in creating and supporting content that takes advantage of the medium.
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HIGHLIGHT: Zhao discusses the role of worldbuilding in her projects and its importance no matter the scale.
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HIGHLIGHT: Zhao speaks about the similarities of directing professional actors and nonprofessional actors.
Director Chloé Zhao discusses her approach to the craft during the Special Projects Committee’s virtual event, The Craft of the Director: Chloé Zhao.
Directors Chloé Zhao and Lily Mariye (moderator) and discuss Zhao’s approach to directing during the Special Projects Committee’s virtual event, The Craft of the Director: Chloé Zhao.
Directors Chloé Zhao, Lily Mariye (moderator) and DGA Special Projects Committee Chair Jeremy Kagan pose for an image during the Special Projects Committee’s virtual event, The Craft of the Director: Chloé Zhao.