Judith Weston - Why is Subtext So Important?

Judith Weston, author of "Directing Actors," in a skype video conference with directing students at Tisch Asia/Singapore on Jan 28 2010. She responds to the question, Why is it important for filmmakers to understand Subtext? And discusses the importance of knowing "what the script is about" using the movie "Forrest Gump" as an example, and referencing Sidney Lumet's book "Making Movies."

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Why Result Direction With Actors Doesn't Work - Judith Weston

You NEED Subtext in your Acting

You NEED Subtext in your Acting

Writing Subtext — The Secret to Writing What's Under the Surface

Writing Subtext — The Secret to Writing What's Under the Surface

Sam Mendes on his Rehearsal Process | National Theatre

Sam Mendes on his Rehearsal Process | National Theatre

How To Create A Great Acting Performance - Judith Weston

How To Create A Great Acting Performance - Judith Weston

SUBTEXT FOR ACTORS

SUBTEXT FOR ACTORS

THE LIVING ACTOR - Chapter 9: Imagination, Inner Monologue and Subtext

THE LIVING ACTOR - Chapter 9: Imagination, Inner Monologue and Subtext

If A Scene Doesn't Contain An Emotional Event It Must Be Removed - Judith Weston

If A Scene Doesn't Contain An Emotional Event It Must Be Removed - Judith Weston

"It's really about sticking to your guns" | Christopher Nolan on Directing

"It's really about sticking to your guns" | Christopher Nolan on Directing

Sidney Lumet on his technique for working with actors - TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews

Sidney Lumet on his technique for working with actors - TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews

Most People Don't Understand Acting - Judith Weston

Most People Don't Understand Acting - Judith Weston

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Writing Advice Every Writer Should Hear (Anne Lamott Interview)

Directing Actors: Creating SUBTEXT

Directing Actors: Creating SUBTEXT

Judith Weston Directing Actors Interview

Judith Weston Directing Actors Interview

Directing Actors with Judith Weston // Indie Film Hustle Talks

Directing Actors with Judith Weston // Indie Film Hustle Talks

Using the Meisner Technique to Create a Character

Using the Meisner Technique to Create a Character

Roman Polanski: Leave The Audience Wanting More

Roman Polanski: Leave The Audience Wanting More

Writing Subtext in Dialogue

Writing Subtext in Dialogue

Acting is Not Pretending by Judith Weston

Acting is Not Pretending by Judith Weston

How Directors Confuse Actors - Judith Weston

How Directors Confuse Actors - Judith Weston