MARK RUFFALO - DIRECTOR: SYMPATHY FOR DELICIOUS
"I had the pleasure of working with Joan before directing my first feature. It was a crash course in directing done quietly and lovingly with humor and meaning. I had been working on the film for ten years and in that time I became too close to it. I asked her to help me, 'know that I know what I know', and she did just that. Joan led me to the structure of the story. She led me to understand the logic of the film emotionally. Helped me find the tools that I needed to walk onto the set with confidence and joy. Consequently I always knew where I was and what I wanted. I was always able to let the Actors play and be free in the structure that I knew so well from the work I had done with Joan in preparation. I was able to communicate with my DP and crew what I wanted and why. Everything was funneled into the story. I highly recommend Joan for Directors and Actors alike. She really knows what the hell she is doing. She has spent years doing it. There are very few people out there that have such a clear handle on material and the trick of getting that material to a screen."
WHAT IS IT?
A STEP BY STEP DIRECTING TOOLKIT.
Each Directing Lab takes concepts from Core Labs of The Technique™ and puts them into the rehearsal space with actors and scripts.
While it is recommended that you take these Labs in the order shown below, it is not a requirement! The JSFL Team can always assist you in a customized study plan that works for you and your schedule.
This is the scene when all of the actions of the plot land in a meaningful way for each character (on or off screen). This is the ending. The culmination.
"Endings" can often come with a lot of struggle and feel elusive. This is usually a result of not having "pierced" the Nugget of the story; what the story is actually about.
The Technique™ looks at the ending of the story as your ear in "contact with the meaning of the story once again."
Learn to elegantly Land the Plane of your story!
WHO GOES?
The Lab Series is designed for Film, Episodic, Commercial and all content creators. It may be attended individually by the Writer, Director or Producer...or by the entire Team.
- Directors
- Writers
- Actors
- Producers
- Executives
- Financiers
- Production
- Designers
- Cinematographers
- Editors
Please See Films, Community and Quotes for Artists Joan has worked with and their thoughts.
WHEN / WHERE?
LOS ANGELES: DECEMBER 13-16, 2024
1.LIVE: Join the Lab Live in LA. Work with master teacher and creator of The Technique, Joan Scheckel for a hands-on creative experience not to be missed!
Application Only. Class Size Limited.
2. LIVE ONLINE: Join the Lab via Zoom and participate remotely from all over the world!
3. SELF GUIDED: Online Via Thinkific. Anytime. Anywhere. Available in 2025 .
