Movie Directing Secrets! (with Gareth Edwards)

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[@KickThePj]

this was incredibly helpful. thanks for this jack!

[@artemis7093]

KickThePj Hello PJ 👋

[@JackHoward]

+KickThePj I'm glad it was mate :)

[@kieranholt5110]

PLEASE make more film-making videos, I love them

[@hamishwoodland7424]

The idea of shattering a piece of work and moulding it back together being sometimes better than trying to push and pull it into place is a great point, one I think is really applicable to general life.

[@DoeiDenise]

As a girl who's trying to get into directing through visual effects this gave me a surprising amount of motivation.

[@firewordsparkler]

Yes more filmmaker-y videos! I love seeing people's creation processes.

[@TheeGameTable]

'Very interesting and very useful too thanks Jack' -- Jack

[@TheLonelyFeather]

"You'll never be happy with what you make" is something I really needed to hear so I can maybe stop telling myself nothing I ever make is good enough and believe in what I'm doing a bit more.

[@vanessafrank8729]

So interesting. I don't have any interest in directing, but I love understanding it more-it's such an art form. Also, the lamp in that back looks like an avocado. Oddly distracting.

[@hazelcoodo4814]

I can't unsee the avocado now.

[@jonathanguillen6225]

yes please keep the film maker subjects up it really helps aspiring film makers such as myself to kind off get a grip of what is expected

[@nukegirl445]

I appreciate the relaxed atmosphere that is produced when you talk about a passion. Would love to see more film making stuff

[@PrettyHustleSheIs]

I am not a film maker and I thoroughly enjoyed your conversation. It was interesting to hear the thought process of a film maker, from idea to paper then to screen.

[@lachiagnew4292]

I really appreciated this. It was good to see the different levels of experience of film directing here and I felt like I was not only watching this to learn what Gareth had to say but because of your genuine interest in film making I felt like I was learning with you. I would love to see more film related content and maybe what you have learned as a film director in your past 5 years of experience?

[@GeloYellow]

If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend watching his keynote at SXSW 2017. He's so inspirational! And yes, more stuff about filmmaking please! :D

[@themightyleek]

These type of videos are great, I love discussions on film making

[@adelecaroline3614]

I don't have filmmaking aspirations but I still found this really interesting. I love behind-the-scenes stuff. I think I just love a process so hearing all about the process of something is very interesting to me. So, yes! More of this, please!

[@cosmicneon2049]

I WANT TO SEE MORE LIKE THIS

[@ruairiwright]

Awww, you called Hazel your lady lass. Awesome video on directing I'm totally taking on board but that's all I'm taking from this.

[@TheRainydayvideo]

You approached this so well. Pulling interesting parallels and contrasts between two filmmakers. I'd definitely like more filmmaker related content.

[@Sunidhi2706]

9:46 i can almost hear it in jack's look: if you haven't watched the movie by now, get out

[@indigoblue8187]

Wow this is so cool seeing the two of you in the same place! I love Gareth Edwards' films especially Monsters (seriously recommend it to y'all). It's interesting how the 'curse of being a filmmaker' sounds so similar to the painting and writing process (I come from an arty family), it really goes to show how similar they all are in terms of how the creative mind works.

[@blakedoodlewriting4951]

I live for the director stuff Jack plsss do more it's brilliant YOU TALKED TO THE DIRECTOR OF A FRIKKING STAR WARS FILM AAAH

[@Ethan-Relearning-Movement]

Fuck yeah more of this please.

[@officialmarlowjamesfilmcen2879]

Gareth needs to direct more movies

[@goodluckginkgo]

This was such a GOOD interview, Jack. It was really nice and practical. You can tell from the questions that you really care about the subject. Good stuff x Viv

[@Malene_Simonsen]

I found this really interesting, especially the point about things not always being like you imagine it will be, but it sometimes being better because of it. I hope you do more filmmakery things, because I'm just starting this journey and it's very helpful :)

[@sarahdjadua3472]

Yes more of exactly this type of content please!!

[@imkopfkino738]

Please more of this! This was super interesting! Really nice interview.

[@Maraike]

So so so so interesting. Thanks Jack! I love hearing about the way directors work especially as a film student I just desperately want to know all of the director's thoughts. Usually people interview directors about "was is fun making this movie?" and basic things like that but you really made him tell you how he works with actors and how he gets the best performance out of them etc. Brilliant! :)

[@tinabelcher1]

This was really great and I really liked the organic vibe of it. Maybe you'd consider doing more chats with other directors, editors, and actors? That would be super interesting

[@jacquelineavery]

please more things like this. It's so motivational.

[@ibSprintin]

Love this. Agreed with the rest of the pack. More of these would be greatly appreciated. Invaluable source to learn from those in the industry.

[@JakeJarvi]

This was so fascinating. I had no idea about that shot-finding iPad deal. That's super cool.

[@JacksonLanaa]

Really enjoyed this! so interesting to hear about the process behind huge films like that, and also cool to hear the varying experiences between you and Gareth!!

[@ManonRhale]

ROGUE ONE!!!!! WAS AMAZING!!!!!!

[@emilyhenderson1740]

Great interview. I'd love to see more videos like this

[@user-zm8ol1je8r]

I really really really really enjoyed this. I always love your film-related videos, and I think this one may be my favorite of them all

[@t.h2019]

Your videos are such an inspiration to me x

[@lauren-ve7ef]

YES!!! Love the filmmaking, or just film in general, videos. Would also love to see you do a really deep review/analysis of a popular film, i.e. with all the technical/cultural codes you spotted, why they did and/or didn't work, how the genre is built, different noticeably good direction etc, that would be really cool to see!

[@russtex]

Great interview, Jack!

[@meganadams3067]

Really enjoyed this different style of video :) It's really interesting to see and explore the behind the scenes aspects of film/video making. Would love to see more like this, maybe on the editing side of things and also with the adding of music and sound effects to the finished film.

[@yazminiyoga]

i would loooove to see more film industry stuff on your channel!

[@DarthFolo]

A lot of the advice from both of you is actually really helpful in situations other than directing. Thanks for the vid! :)

[@SketchedSquidit]

I love these sort of videos and whenever I feel my interest slipping I watch your videos on films and film making

[@lisskirkman3409]

this was so beneficial to me id love to hear you talking more about your experience film making jack!

[@ameliab5321]

got excited when I saw this in my sub box & really loved it! more stuff like this would be cool

[@elysedewaard]

i would love more videos like this, tnx jack

[@MrBlip109]

I love content like this from Jack

[@nicholasagneta]

Yes, more film-making things please!

[@Adriana-xw5mm]

More film stuff please!!!!! Can always use more advice!

[@zoejeanx3616]

I would love to direct film etc in the future. This excites me :)

[@Flutter_Potter]

I love listening to people talk about how they make movies/videos and stuff! And hearing you guys's likes and dislikes about directing was so cool!! I would love it if you made more videos about this kind of stuff. ^_^

[@kirbybombed]

i'd love to see more stuff like this!!! it was so interesting and cool to watch :0

[@hedydd_ioan]

Yes, films, always

[@jadepowell9531]

ahh i love this, thank u father

[@daisymoon4004]

Love this video! Such a good discussion between two directors :)

[@evemcaleer7485]

Brilliant to hear about film making tips, you're extremely talented and I aspire to make films as passionately as you do.

[@PrimeHylian]

This was really interesting, even for someone who just makes stuff and relating to that aspiration/personal vision for creating stuff

[@rossmacphee]

This was such an interesting video to watch and great for an up coming film maker to watch. Thanks a lot!

[@EmmaWatson-yr2lp]

Thank you so much!

[@chocobunny768]

this was great, please make more film related videos

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Nice interview!

[@maheviin]

I'm not into film making myself that much but these kinds of videos are really interesting to see nonetheless , i really like them

[@RyanTurnerTV2]

Jack : *try's to relate to Gareth Edwards* Gareth Edwards: "Well on this stage we've got the greatest actors in the world."

[@Ashlieskye]

MORE FILMMAKERY-SPECIFIC PLEASE

[@norbom24]

So insightful! i really loved this.

[@EdenLuvsJBnTW]

It always feels really weird because I'm from the same town as Gareth and I want to be a filmmaker too! Hopefully he won't be the only successful director to come out of Nuneaton

[@ciara1045]

Nuneaton! I knew his accent sounded familiar/West Midlandsy

[@ItsJustUmberellaella]

More of the filmmakery specific vids please

[@jessrigg789]

Learnt a lot, thanks Jack.

[@kaneworthington]

Great Vid Jack! More filmic informational vids please :)

[@renana.m]

i loved this!! i am (currently) REALLY interested in film making so this video was VERY much appreciated :))

[@user-st6sk7bq4d]

I'm a fan of the director/film chat, v nice

[@Mad.E]

Interesting video concept

[@TacoDKitty]

I WANT MORE JACK&DEAN OF ALL TRADES

[@ghostlyamy]

i'd love as many "filmmaker-y specific" videos as you can make if i'm honest with you!! something i'm always interested in is the processes filmmakers go through to actually make a film but maybe there's a reason people seem to keep that to themselves????

[@issymcinnes8226]

Really interesting, thanks

[@majalaanemae3560]

...is the video length on purpose

[@izzymoxham3269]

Please make more film making related content :)

[@dylanmcd02]

Hey jack how are you

[@merisadura23]

sweet

[@pedrouribe6033]

Cool

[@akanshabiswas715]

aaaaaah yaaaaaas

[@Prawr]

I thought this was amazing.

[@JulietteTLin]

Hey Jack! Awesome vid. I love that as a filmmaker you're able to meet these amazing talented people and pick their brains. Just as a note, I saw that you also did a video about women in film and spoke with Jodie Foster. I was surprised to see the difference in how you made these two videos. The one with Jodie you intercut with your own opinions and facts. The one with Gareth here you let be a nearly unedited conversation. Though well intentioned, you might want to consider how the video you released with Jodie was a narrative controlled by you, a male, even though you were talking about women in film. I understand there were definitely points you wanted to make that you couldn't touch upon in the short press junket, but perhaps it would have been stronger to have two separate videos? One focusing on her, and one with you internalizing her message and reflecting on your own experiences? I really appreciate you joining the feminist movement and would challenge you to think more critically about the decisions you make and how they affect the narrative you're trying to bring about. Keep being awesome :)

[@JackHoward]

I understand what you mean but my intention was always to make a video about Women in Film when I made that video with Jodie Foster. I did the same thing when I spoke about James Bond and interviewed Sam Mendes. I cut them into a video to demonstrate points etc. I have left this one un-edited because it wasn't part of a bigger conversation I wanted to have.

[@JulietteTLin]

Thanks for the response! I haven't been caught up with all your videos lately, so I definitely didn't have the full scope of it. What great opportunities and conversations to be having :) Didn't mean to rain on your parade! I know meeting Gareth Edwards is a suuuuper hype and you asked really great questions that provided good insight into directing a massive blockbuster like Star Wars. Cheers!

[@JulietteTLin]

I would also consider how you COULD make this video part of the bigger conversation you're trying to have. After all, this film was commended for it's greater diversity on and off the camera. Talking only with women in film about women in film is only part of the equation. Men who have a large voice in Hollywood and in the decision making process NEED to be having this conversation, because so many of them are unaware. Otherwise, it leaves the women in the room the ones who have to talk about women issues all the time, while men get to talk about their talent.

[@AmyGleed]

Juliette Lin his 'ladylass Hazel Hayes' already had that conversation on the same day so although it's a good idea generally, it couldn't have happened in this instance :)

[@JulietteTLin]

Cool! I had no idea. I don't think that makes it impossible for Jack to talk about though, but I can see why he didn't haha. Thanks!

[@kasperstenbom]

Gareth looks a lot like Domnhall Gleeson. Only a bit chubbier &.. older?

[@WaistHighView]

ugh. So much good info. Thank you

[@hellothere3683]

Love watching these kinda videos - I'm not in this industry at all but find it fascinating and also love hearing people talk about what their passionate about, youre so great at what you do :)

[@carleycrossman09]

loved hearing you two chat about filmmaking! I recently got into the film industry as a trainee assistant art director, so this stuff is gold!

[@TheMacy1991]

off-top, because I know next to nothing about filmmaking. enjoyed and appreciated the video though but... I really love the fact that A Very Sex Based Whisper Challenge with Hazel is always on his endscreen lately

[@rebeccabird]

What an incredibly interesting, articulate and down to earth person. I could have watched an hour of this. Always great to hear advice and insight from such talented individuals.

[@WhodHaveThunkIt]

Great video, I really like your chats with filmmakers - whatever happened to that Danny Boyle video you mentioned once upon a time?

[@joeecoollunder]

hey could you do an interview with cieren o'brien? as someone who basically wants his career, i would love to know his process and creative drive, influences etc. thanks!

[@donnaoleary6740]

More videos like this please please a lot of great new information!!

[@michaelrennie1320]

More filmakery specific please Jack!

[@MsMoem]

Yes, more would be interesting! Or I'd be interested in more. Just trying out a couple of different variations on responses there. Topical. :-)

[@Gladzet]

YES! Please make more film-makery-specific stuff!! This was great!

[@SalmaMoPeace]

This was super interesting, I love that kind of videos and interviews... Would love if you filmed more of those :)

[@TestSubjectNerd]

this was so interesting because everything mentioned was either something my tutor said during our directing unit this year, or something i experienced myself when i directed my first proper short (!!!). it's in editing right now and all i can see are all the things i should have done differently, but it's easy to do that after the fact, what we have to do is use that so you come closer to what you wanted next time. this was super interesting, thank you jack. more filmmaker-y videos please 😍

[@Khushayyy]

this was great! please upload more content like this, I highly enjoyed it. very informative

[@tomkipling9120]

can i ask why you and hazel were on a couch with Gareth Edwards, but with TomSka they on separate chairs?

[@lulujones]

Wasn't a fan of the movie but found it very interesting to hear the director talking about how they did it