Integrity of the Story Above All Else

Directorial note to always remember: No matter how hard you worked on a particular scene, sequence or shot, no matter how much money you spent on it or how in love you are with the idea - you cannot be afraid to scrap it all if it does not serve the story.  You cannot let the pain of throwing things away, or the exhaustion of starting over prevent you from achieving the best.  The audience does not care how much money you spent or how hard you worked.  They only know what they see and hear on the screen.  You want to make something that outlives you.  Something that inspires, something that makes people think and feel deeply.  Always keep a diamond in your mind.  

The Journey Continues 

TG