How Do I...

Set the Tone On-Set?

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NAME: David Gordon Green
TITLE: Director
SELECTED CREDITS: Manglehorn (2015); Joe (2014); Prince Avalanche (2013); Pineapple Express (2008); All the Real Girls (2003)

The first day of production is crucial to any director’s success when making a movie—it’s the day that sets the tone for every day that follows. This can be especially tricky when moving from one project to another—something familiar to filmmaker David Gordon Green, who has directed comedy, drama, action, and fantasy on films big and small. Green offers his thoughts on what happens the first day on-set in a video interview available only in the Chapter 3 Video Activity.

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