Thursday, May 14, 2026

BLOG QUESTION ADV: GUILLERMO DEL TORO ON DIRECTING

What are the key pieces of advice that Guillermo del Toro gives beginning directors? How can this apply to your career?

Directing doesn't just apply to feature films, it applies to tv shows, video games, and even home videos. If you don't like the current state of media, start making your own films to tell stories that matter to you. It's also good practice to try and write stories, since it can be done with even less resources. You can also start doing it immediately, and your writing has the potential to live on longer than you. Lastly, it's important to take rejection and use it as redirection rather than giving up. As a director, you will get rejected many times, but if you truly believe in your story, you keep trying until you make it. I think his advice can apply to any field in filmmaking, and even contexts outside of it. I like his advice of utilizing your resources and persevering, and I will definitely remember it in the future.

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