Not that anyone in her cast could have guessed it was her first solo outing.
There was never a sense that she was a first-time director, says Letts, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright.
The vibe she set was supportive and collaborative and calm and easy and funny and stress-free.
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I cant think of an easier time that Ive had working in film.
Gerwig found that the best education for direction came from her time spent acting.
I didnt go to film school.
I really learned from watching people on sets, she says.
Id ask them all: What do you wish youd known?
Their answers were both general and specific.
Like, Everyone is replaceable if they are hurting the film.
First, because you usually have too many lights on.
And next, it gives you time to think about why you dont like that frame.
that really only other directors know.
It was almost like he kept reminding me of who I want to be really.
Those women, all those women!
