As an actor, most of the time, you only have so much say in how, what and where things go. As a director, you really get to paint a bigger picture. You have many more brushes to use.
Eric BalfourIf you felt like you've done the best thing you could possibly ever do, it's probably time to hang up your spurs because there's not much else to do.
Eric BalfourThe minute you try to do something that is not true to you, is not something that you really know about, and is not a lifestyle or world that you live in or can relate to, it's going to come off as false.
Eric BalfourI believe in my own abilities and my future enough that I will not take a job that could hurt the integrity of my long-term career.
Eric BalfourAs a director, you want to be really connected to every part of your set, from your actors all the way to your camera operators. Everybody is a part of the creative process, and if they feel like they're part of a team versus just being a tool, they're going to give you something special.
Eric Balfour