DIRECT THE FEELING

JONATHAN DAYTON & VALERIE FARIS - DIRECTORS: LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, RUBY SPARKS, BATTLE OF THE SEXES, FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE

"Attending Joan Scheckel's lab was the single most valuable thing we did to prepare for making Little Miss Sunshine. She gave us a set of tools that made the daunting task of directing a feature very accessible (even enjoyable!) She has a unique ability to inspire each of the directors she works with to build on their strengths, and correct bad habits. Her candid approach whether in private sessions or workshops, wastes no time and gets right to the heart of the matter and produces real results."

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. 

DIRECT THE FEELING

Want to start Directing?

Learn how to use The Tools of The Technique™ to design and run the rehearsals that will bring your movie or episodic to life!

In DIRECT FEELING you will:

  • Crack open the question “Who Am I?” in rehearsal, and discover how it plays out through Nugget, World, Character and Relationship.
  • Observe Joan work with actors and directors in each rehearsal.
  • Watch the rehearsal footage and learn how to identify Hot Coals, Scene Rhythms and Feelings that you can use to bring your film or episodic to life! 

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?

NEW* ONLINE SELF GUIDED

Anytime Self-Guided Online via Thinkific!  For the first time ever, this course can be taken online at your own pace, for details check out SELF-GUIDED