Well, there are plenty of answers out there, and here is one of mine. Directing is an art and a craft that requires a blend of creativity, leadership, and quick thinking. Besides just being a storyteller, being a director means you're constantly bombarded with questions throughout the entire filmmaking process. It's a non-stop decision-making marathon. Quick, decisive, and cohesive decision-making is key. I've realized many directors, especially young ones, struggle to make c

Martin Scorsese once said: "Cinema is a matter of what’s in the frame and what’s out." Here was my answer: First thing, get good at storytelling because it's the core of your job. The best way is by learning to write screenplays. Next, work on your communication skills, since film production is all about talking and listening. Write, then grab a camera—NOT a cell phone (you'll learn more, including lighting, with a camera than with a phone, which can be too perfect nowadays a

Hi there! I'm Iwata Sam, also known as LIU. With over 20 years of experience as a TV commercial director and film writer-director, I've honed my craft in creating visually stunning and compelling narratives, which has afforded me the privilege of working with high-profile global actors and actresses such as Cindy Crawford, Nicole Kidman, Karlie Kloss, Alessandra Ambrosio, Manny Pacquiao, Maggie Cheung, Zhou Xun, Zhang Zi Yi, and Hu Ge. My work has been recognized with multipl