ABSTRACT

Chapter 4 focuses on directing actors through sexual scenes, as well as those that feature nudity. Approaches for psychological preparation of the director, as well as the actors she or he will be directing, are discussed. Scene blocking, practical conversation scripts, and choreography are addressed in detail. Specific topics include:

– Preparation for the director

– Blocking scenes

– Practical conversation scripts

– Choreography

The chapter also includes interviews with directors Nate White and Astin Rocks about directing sexual content, as well as nudity, in experimental film.