How amazing that it is already February, here in BELLADONNA land its go go go, and we have some really wonderful stories lined up. Over the last few months I've received many e-mail about the whole 'creative process' how do you do it?... what are the practical steps but also starting to talk about the 'magic' of creativity. How a thought can become manifest... I 'm really passionate about this because it extends to everything we create from our a cake to a film to your life. Also filmmakers WATCH OUT FOR THE ORANGE TEXT this is directly to do with information about the technical do's and don't (well from my perspective) and GREEN as Marcus Blogs about his experience with the RED CAMERA. Also we have made some wonderful creative friends along the way which I want to introduce to you, they are wild, collaborative and fabulous in their intent and how it is expressed in the world. First thing is first few of you have asked about the rehearsal process.. . here is a list of why I think its vitally important to rehearse.
1.Actors , no matter how famous ,are humans who have particular ways of working... some love to rehearse and block the action for hours and some don't. The rehearsal process is a time where you get to know how bring out the best qualities forward.
2. ON SET everything is very much heightened.. time of precious.. everything must go to a schedule.. everyone is standing by... it is rarely a time where things can be explored and beautiful moments found.. if an actor doesn't feel safe you'll see it and feel it.
3. This I think is a key one... some actors get better with every take... while others get it on the first or second take and then start to feel frustrated.The rehearsal period is the time to find that out, and find a way to work around it.
4. Personally I think one of the most wonderful ways to work with is to paraphrase. It means that they use their own words instead of the scripted words... that way it becomes very clear for both actor and director when the intention of the scene is really understood. Questions such as: how can we make this clearer.? does it need to be re written? or understood in a wider context.?
5. I like to work with physical exercises at the beginning to get the body moving. Yoga.. voice.. breathing... relaxation...
6. Finally, rehearsal is a time where you can discover, play, make mistakes.. and build trust.. which is essential...because once you 're on set... surrounded by people expecting you to "GET IT' make up artist powdering.. sound people pealing back the layers of your clothing to attach the mics , lights and extras, it is tricky to find your centre the bubble of trust that allows the magic to happen.
7. If as a Producer or Director you're not convinced or sure just put yourself in the actors shoes...and then remind yourself that the film relies on the actors ability to convey the character authentically...and that authenticity I think can only blossom when there is respect flowing both ways. Take the time.
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