I have recently begun researching for a particular role I have been asked to play in another student's film. In the film, I will be playing a character addicted to Heroin, and as such I have been researching the appearance of most heroin addicts online, as well as the way they act and communicate.
I have found it useful to review the symptoms of heroin addiction on various medical websites, such as the NHS website, as well as watching the 1996 Danny Boyle film; "Trainspotting". In Trainspotting, the main character (portrayed by Ewan Mcgregor) is a heroin addict, who goes through the highs and lows of it's use. I have been reviewing McGregor's character extensively so that when it comes to my own acting, I should be able to create a much more convincing performance.
So what does this have to do with directing?
I have always had good experiences when working with actors, but I have also sometimes found it hard to understand how they think and feel when performing, or why they might be quite apprehensive when performing certain scenes. I feel that by putting myself in their shoes and acting in films alongside directing my own, I will become a much better, understanding director because of it.
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