Sure...I know that worked for Joel Silver and Scott Rudin!
My first boss in Hollywood was Jeff Wald - and everyone old enough to remember knows what a "teddy bear" he was! I believe there's a famous story how he once gave Rod Stewart a "Love Tap" over a hotel room in Hawaii!
Bingo! "Be nice" is always a good idea on or off set. My favorite directors held a light hand on the reins and created a happy atmosphere on set. They weren't sloppy -- they knew what they wanted and how to get it -- but they trusted their cast and crew, and didn't rule with an iron hand. Those jobs didn't even feel like "work" -- they were fun.
Sure...I know that worked for Joel Silver and Scott Rudin!
My first boss in Hollywood was Jeff Wald - and everyone old enough to remember knows what a "teddy bear" he was! I believe there's a famous story how he once gave Rod Stewart a "Love Tap" over a hotel room in Hawaii!
Bingo! "Be nice" is always a good idea on or off set. My favorite directors held a light hand on the reins and created a happy atmosphere on set. They weren't sloppy -- they knew what they wanted and how to get it -- but they trusted their cast and crew, and didn't rule with an iron hand. Those jobs didn't even feel like "work" -- they were fun.
Great advice for us trying to break into the industry. Thanks!