A lot of people still ask whether becoming a director in the United States is realistic in 2025. The short answer is yes, but the long answer is that the rules have completely changed. The traditional path of film school → assistant → studio feature is no longer the norm. It still exists, but...
Cinema is a visual medium, yet many films rely heavily on dialogue.
In this post, I’d like to explore why visual storytelling can be more powerful,
and how images, framing, and rhythm often communicate more than words.
This is not about rejecting dialogue, but about finding balance.
Most filmmakers can trace their passion back to a single film or moment.
What movie made you want to start creating films or see cinema differently?
It can be a classic, an indie film, or something completely unexpected.