Answer 10. Chapter 16.
Being polite is a necessary tool needed with almost any job you can find. When working with crew members and especially actors I will always speak to them the same way I would want to be spoken to. I will respect everyone as a team member and a human being. I would love the opportunity to act at least once so that I can put myself in actor's shoes and better understand what they want and need from me as the director. However, if I am not given that opportunity I will continue to ask questions and consider their needs before my wants. I aim for a good reputation for my name in this industry so that my opportunities are not limited by my attitude. I feel that any project will turn out good with a good attitude and talent.
 To ensure making my film runs as smoothly as possible, the beginning of casting will require a lot of attention. The first two things I will look for in an actor is if they have a positive attitude about the part and if they easily adapt. Another important factor for me will be how genuine they perform with their eyes and facial expressions. I would prefer the actor also have a positive attitude in general but I am aware that sometimes the best people for certain parts may not be the easiest to work with.
 Once I have chosen the actors I will give them all the background and present information they need to emotionally invest in their character. I will always have a specific feel for how I want each scene to play out and I will use only action words and refer to direct objects, but I will be open to how that feeling and purpose is accomplished. I can only blame myself for not providing the correct motivation for the actor so I will be strict on myself when it comes to directing the emotion. The point in filmmaking is to make the best film you possibly can, and I am happy if an actor can play a part even better than I wrote it.
 I am fascinated by the mental discipline an actor can accomplish and will respect their needs to keep their minds fresh. They will be provided with breaks as often as needed plus some. Some type of refreshments is to always be available for energy. I will have a mental checklist of necessary accommodations for actors to guarantee the best performance obtainable.
 If I am put in the unfortunate situation of working with a difficult actor my attitude will remain calm and considerate, but I will not move on until the purpose of the scene has been captured. Like most components in the making of a film, I believe the best way to handle and work with actors is to prepare for any and everything and keep a positive and ambitious attitude even when something doesn't go the way I expected it to. I plan to better prepare with as much experience as I can get.