Terry Teachout

I'm not rigid about directorial changes: I judge them on a case-by-case basis. In the case of a play whose text is widely familiar, I'm open to drastic changes that may alter the author's meaning, perhaps even considerably. If the results don't work, then I say so.

American Critic

Remo D'Souza

I didn't start out my directorial career with a dance film, as I knew people thought a choreographer will easily make a dance film. And even with a non-dance film, I had delivered a successful film.

Indian Dancer

Raghava Lawrence

Self-respect is the more important attribute than money and hence I am walking out of my debut Bollywood directorial venture 'Laxmmi Bomb.

Jodie Foster

I think I'm drawn to films more as a director with a directorial mind even as an actor. I make movies to make the films, not to act.

American Actress

Takeshi Kitano

My film directorial career has been nothing but repetition of one failure after another!

Japanese Actor

Iain Glen

I've been aware of the work I do as an actor being directorial in feel.

Scottish Actor

Anna Boden

I feel like directorial teams aren't quite as uncommon in documentary.

American Director

Julia Barr

I don't have a directorial overview, which sometimes is very helpful.

Geoffrey S. Fletcher

You only get one world premiere of your directorial debut.

Babu Antony

I'm excited about my directorial debut, 'Piano.

Indian Actor

Indicates an individual's creative control in artistic productions, like films or plays.

Artistic Vision

Often used to highlight the initial attempt at directing a project, notably in artistic fields.

First-Time Achievement

Critics may use 'directorial' to compliment the guiding hand behind a project's success.

Critique Praise

Highlights competency in leading teams to complete tasks or projects successfully.

Effective Leadership

Implies the role of making important choices and steering a business or project.

Decision-making

Suggests planning and organizational skills associated with a directorial role.

Directorial