The Working Film Director demystifies the art of maintaining a career in directing film and television, dramatically illustrating how much of what it takes to work as a director actually has little to do with the technical side of directing. The book offers insights into how to cope with the unique emotional and social demands of the job, offering numerous tips on how to handle the intense levels of competition for every single project, and presenting vital insights on how to recognize, avoid, and even reverse the many career-busting missteps dotting the minefield that every successful director must face.