01:20 - A little history on Ira, and the differences between American & Russian film industries
05:05 - Ira’s experience casting her film, Masterpiece
10:37 - Ira’s experience directing and troubleshooting with an inexperienced actor
12:20 - How Ira’s directing methods change working with new vs seasoned actors
15:23 - How Ira prefers to prep with actors
18:15 - How does Hae feel about rehearsal?
21:08 - Directors advice on replicating performance
23:45 - Helpful on-set actor exercises
27:43 - Connecting with the actor right after the take
31:32 - An anecdote from Hae
33:54 - Ira admits to some bad behavior early on
36:44 - Ira has a scary black book!.. But she is very forgiving.
37:46 - Why Ira employs a personal blacklist--- Support this podcast:
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