The Directors’ Lab empowers directors to deliver strong dramatic stories and successfully survive in the film and television marketplace. The Directors' Lab moves from the fundamentals of dramatic storytelling into more in-depth work with story and script, actors and performance, the language of cinematography, directing the edit, the impact of music and score, (etc.). They direct a series of complex dramatic stories working closely with many above and below the line talent while exercising their collaborative, creative and professional skills through master classes and workshops with key international guests. Within each of these activities are the practicalities of directing and balancing personal vision with the demands of commercial imperatives. Directors also receive significant resources and mentorship increasing their ability to manage the professional development process, advance their own feature projects and build their working knowledge of the business aspects of the industry.